Egg for hair growth : Egg is one of the healthiest and most nutritious food on the planet earth. It is very well known source of essential amino acids and protein. Other than protein it is also rich in fats, vitamins like vitamin a, b2, b5, b12 and minerals like selenium, folate and phosphorus. Being a rich source of omega -3, proteins, minerals and vitamins egg is known to provide an insane amount of health and beauty benefits.
Hair benefits offered by egg include:
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Prevents hair damage
Due to richness in nutrients like Vitamins A and E, biotin, and folate egg is known to keep hair damage at bay. Presence of a little amount of iron in egg also contributes to this property.
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Gives volume to the hair
Regular application and intake of egg decreases hair fall at a great extent. Less hair fall gives hair a fuller look.
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Speeds up the hair growth
Due to abundance in proteins and other nutrients egg is known to boost the rate of hair growth.
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Acts as a cure for brittle hair
Presence of lutein in egg yolks is great for preventing hair breakage. It hydrates the hair and provides more elasticity to the hair thus preventing breakage.
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Makes hair shiny and silky
Regular application of egg improves the hair texture and make them look shinier and glossier.
Recipe for faster hair growth
Coconut oil – egg hair mask
Ingredients:
- Coconut oil – 10 to 15 ml
- Whole egg – 1 or 2 (according to the length of your hair)
- Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
Procedure:
- Take a glass bowl and add an entire raw egg and lemon juice to it.
- Now take a metal bowl and pour coconut oil in it.
- Gently warm the oil over flame. Avoid overheating.
- Add the oil to the glass bowl.
- Whisk all the contents to mix them well.
- Now apply this mixture uniformly on your scalp using fingertips.
- Apply the remaining mixture on your hair strands from roots to tips.
- Tie your hair in a bun and wear a shower cap.
- Let this mixture sit on your hair for 1-2 hour.
- Wash your hair using cold water with a gentle sulfate free shampoo.
- Repeat this once a week.
- This remedy will boost your hair growth, give them volume, make them shinier and cure the dandruff problem.