This article was co-authored by Mindy Nguyen and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Mindy Nguyen is a Holistic Cosmetologist and the Owner and Founder of Mai Blossom Organic Salon, an organic hair salon in San Diego, California. With more than 35 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in combining Eastern philosophies with Western science to provide organic hair coloring and holistic hair styling.
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Looking to add a little more shine and life to your hair? Some beauty gurus tout both eggs and milk as great ingredients for strengthening, nourishing, and brightening your strands.[1] We’ve put together several different hair mask recipes for you to try—some include both egg and milk, while one features just egg and olive oil as the key ingredients. Read on to try your hand at one of these super easy and effective hair mask recipes!
Things You Should Know
- Mix 1 egg and 1 cup (240 mL) of milk together to make a super simple hair mask.
- Alternatively, create a nourishing hair treatment with 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of milk, 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of honey, and 1 egg yolk.
- Use egg whites if your hair is especially oily and egg yolks if your hair is especially dry.
Ingredients
- 1 c (240 mL) of milk
- 1 egg
- 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of milk
- 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of honey
- 1 egg yolk
- 1-2 eggs
- 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of olive oil
- Greek yogurt (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional)
Steps
Egg and Milk Mask
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1Mix 1 egg and 1 c (240 mL) of milk together in a bowl. Stir the egg into the milk until the yolk is totally broken up and the mixture has an even consistency.[2]
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2Apply the mixture to your hair. Scoop a little bit of the egg mixture in your hand and massage it into your scalp. Then, continue to work the mask into your strands.[3]
- It helps to apply the mask in sections, especially if you have long hair. Massage the mask into your hair from root to tip.[4]
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3Cover your hair and wait 1 hour. Tie up your mask-treated hair and cover it completely with a plastic shower cap. Let the mask sit for about an hour so it has plenty of time to soak into your hair.[5]
- No shower cap? No problem! Just slip a loose, clean plastic bag over your head and hold it in place with a stretchy rubber band.[6]
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4Rinse out the mask in the shower. Using cool water, rinse out your hair with a mild shampoo and conditioner. Keep rinsing out your hair until the egg and milk mixture is completely gone.[7]
Milk, Egg, and Honey Mask
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1Combine 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of both milk and honey with an egg yolk. Whisk the ingredients together by hand, or mix everything together in a food processor to make it really smooth and blended. Just be sure to separate the egg yolk before adding it to the mixture![8]
- Is your hair especially oily or dry? No worries—this mask works well for all different hair varieties.
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2Rub the mixture into your hair while it’s damp. Take a quick shower and towel-dry your hair a little bit, as this mask works best when your hair is slightly wet. Apply the mixture to your roots, really working it into your scalp as much as you can. Then, massage the mask into the strands of your hair until your whole head is covered.[9]
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3Wait 15-20 minutes and rinse out the mask. Run plenty of cool water through your mask-treated hair until it runs clear into your shower or tub. While you’re at it, apply some conditioner to keep your hair smooth and nourished.[10]
Egg and Olive Oil Mask
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1Mix 1 egg with 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of olive oil. Stir the egg and olive oil together until the yolk is completely broken up and the texture is consistent. If you have particularly dry or oily hair, make a quick tweak to your hair mask recipe:[11]
- Dry hair: Use 2 egg yolks instead of 1 egg
- Oily hair: Use 2 egg whites instead of 1 egg
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2Apply the mask while you’re in the shower. Lather your hair up with your go-to shampoo and rinse it out. Then, divide your hair into smaller sections and massage the oil-egg mixture into each one. For more even distribution, drag a wide-tooth comb through the strands after applying the mask.[12]
- You can also apply this mask out of the shower—just make sure that your hair is damp.
- It may seem a little strange to add olive oil to your hair, but there’s some science to back it up! According to one study, oil-treated hair isn’t as likely to get split ends.[13]
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3Leave the mixture in your hair for 20 minutes and rinse it out. Wash out the mixture under cool water until there’s no trace of egg or oil in your tub. Then, give your hair a few hours to air-dry.[14]
Community Q&A
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QuestionShould my hair be wet or dry when I apply the masks?
Community AnswerWet will drain the mask, and the dry won't be easy to apply - so damp is the best option. -
QuestionWhat milk should I use for this?
Community AnswerYou may use any kind of milk. -
QuestionWill the shampoo make my hair dry after using egg and olive oil?Community AnswerIt shouldn't. If you use a good conditioner with it, your hair should remain silky smooth.
Warnings
- Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after you make an egg mask. Raw eggs sometimes carry Salmonella, a type of bacteria that can make you really ill.[16]⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You’ll Need
- Bowl
- Fork or spoon
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Plastic shower cap
- Wide-tooth comb
- Apple cider vinegar (optional)
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References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yKKsMnd716w
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yKKsMnd716w
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yKKsMnd716w
- ↑ https://www.oliveoil.com/egg-olive-oil-hair-mask/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yKKsMnd716w
- ↑ https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4687
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yKKsMnd716w
- ↑ https://styletips101.com/uncategorized/3-milk-and-honey-hair-mask-recipes.html
- ↑ https://styletips101.com/uncategorized/3-milk-and-honey-hair-mask-recipes.html
- ↑ https://styletips101.com/uncategorized/3-milk-and-honey-hair-mask-recipes.html
- ↑ https://www.purewow.com/beauty/olive-oil-hair-mask
- ↑ https://www.purewow.com/beauty/olive-oil-hair-mask
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4387693/
- ↑ https://www.purewow.com/beauty/olive-oil-hair-mask
- ↑ https://cerch.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/do_it_yourself_beatuy_recipes.pdf
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/salmonella-and-eggs.html
About This Article
To make your hair smooth and shiny with milk and eggs, you can try using an egg and milk hair mask. First, combine an egg, 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice in a bowl. Then, massage the mask gently into your scalp and work it down from the roots to the tips. Cover your hair with a shower cap and let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it out with cool water. You can also try using an almond milk, egg, and coconut oil hair mask. First, mix together 4 to 5 tablespoons of almond milk, 2 egg whites, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a bowl. Massage the mask through your hair and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then, rinse it out with cold water and wash your hair with mild shampoo if there’s any remaining residue. For more tips on making your hair smooth and shiny with milk and eggs, like how to make a milk and honey mask, read on!
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