Change The Way Your Hair Looks With Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is a topping that makes our food taste good, but did you you know that this magical ingredient is gold for your hair as well?

  • Kishori Sud
  • Her Zindagi Editorial
  • Updated - 2018-09-04, 13:43 IST
Benefits Of Mayo

There are a number of options available in the market when it comes to hair care, which makes it tough for us to decide on what we should put on our precious hair. While commercial products are easy available, don't forget that many have chemicals in them . Yes there are organic ones too but if you like to use ingredients at home, and save money, use mayonnaise. Here is what how you can use it for different kinds of hair textures and purposes.

Hair Growth

Mayonnaise is made using egg yolks, vinegar, and oils that work together to nourish and moisturize your hair. The presence of L-cysteine, an amino acid, in it nourishes your scalp to promote healthy hair growth.

Get Rid Of Lice

One wonderful ingredient that kills all lice in your hair is mayonnaise. It covers your scalp and hair and then suffocates and kills lice.

Defines Curly Hair

Mayo For Curly Hair

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Any girl with curly hair can tell you that managing curls is no joke. A lot of effort goes into defining curls and to keep the hair from looking like a frizzy mess. Use mayo if you suffer the same plight. Mayonnaise helps define curls by treating dryness and frizz.

Hair Straightening

You will not get an instant result if you are planning on straightening your hair like a rebonding treatment does. But with regular use, it can definitely smoothen frizzy hair and make it appear more straight.

Conditioning Treatment

Because of its rich content of amino acids and nourishing oils, mayonnaise is one of the best ingredients you could use to condition your hair.

Protects Coloured Hair

Mayo For Coloured Hair

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Coloured and processed hair often tends to have damaged cuticles. Cuticles that are damaged and not sealed shut tends to bleed out the colour a lot quicker than healthy cuticles. Mayonnaise helps smooth the cuticles and seal in colour.

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Treats Dandruff

The vinegar present in mayonnaise is an effective ingredient for balancing the scalp’s pH levels and oil production. Excessive oil production is the main culprit for dandruff. Using mayonnaise soothes the scalp while unclogging and tightening the follicles. This helps curb dandruff.

Calms Frizzy Hair

Mayo For Frizzy Hair

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Mayonnaise helps seal the hair’s cuticle shut which keeps moisture from the atmosphere from sneaking into your hair shaft. This keeps your hair calm and smooth.

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