Ooh, an egg thread.
Do many of you use eggs on your hair (or have you in the past?)
What did you like or dislike about it?
I was just thinking of doing it and remember hearing somewhere that it's good for hair growth.

I have in the past. It seemed to work somewhat, but I now think it wasn't really absorbing the protein, and it was more of just a fat and moisture thing.

I wouldn't use the whites, though. I'm not sure scientifically why this is, but they are drying. I used to separate them and put the yolks on my dry hair and whites on my oily face. The whites dried up my face and tightened the pores, and the yolks were moisturizing.

I don't do any of this any longer, but if you are going to use them, I would recommend not using the whites in your hair.

I have in the past. It seemed to work somewhat, but I now think it wasn't really absorbing the protein, and it was more of just a fat and moisture thing.

I wouldn't use the whites, though. I'm not sure scientifically why this is, but they are drying. I used to separate them and put the yolks on my dry hair and whites on my oily face. The whites dried up my face and tightened the pores, and the yolks were moisturizing.

I don't do any of this any longer, but if you are going to use them, I would recommend not using the whites in your hair.

Will do.
(You're all over the place :))

The egg white problem could have something to do with it containing avidin which blocks biotin.

I use eggs with honey and evoo.My hair loves it,I use just the yolk not the whites.Whites are just for the face or omlettes mmmm.:)

I have in the past. It seemed to work somewhat, but I now think it wasn't really absorbing the protein, and it was more of just a fat and moisture thing.

I wouldn't use the whites, though. I'm not sure scientifically why this is, but they are drying. I used to separate them and put the yolks on my dry hair and whites on my oily face. The whites dried up my face and tightened the pores, and the yolks were moisturizing.

I don't do any of this any longer, but if you are going to use them, I would recommend not using the whites in your hair.

Yup the whites are known to be astringent which is why they are often used for oily skin in face masks. The yolks tend to be more "nourishing" and can also be used for face masks but for drier skin.

I've used the yolk in the past on dry hair leaving it on for a few hours and i remember my hair looked like glass afterwards. This was on virgin hair though. I think the reason i decided to not keep doing it was i had rank eggy smell for ages afterwards so if you do decide to use it maybe bear that in mind.

v. interesting. would egg yolk only count as a protein treatment or what do you all use for those?

The other advantage to using only the yolks is that you don't have to pick out the cooked bits of egg white from your hair after you rinse. :wink:

I've done it twice I think. I found my hair really shiny afterwards.

I should get to doing it again soon. Hmm

But yeah, the plus for using egg for your hair, you could also do a facial with the egg white :P lol

Ah HA! So thats why I didnt like the egg treatments, I didnt know to take the whites out!Maybe I will try again sometime.

Yes, I've used egg in my hair. I've used the whole egg, and yolks only, and honestly haven't noticed a difference. :p
I normally use kimberlily's super moisturizing protein treat (not sure if it's on this site yet)-- it's basically mayo minus the spices, + honey and essential oils.
I believe it's:
1 egg
3/4 cup oil? (could be wrong on the quantity, maybe more?)
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
desired essential oils (if any)

the lemon juice and vinegar emulsify it. Generally, you should apply on damp hair, and leave for an hour.

Gives great hair! I've been too lazy to do it lately.
I've also just used normal full fat mayo-- I think I get better results from kimberlily's recipe, plus I DETEST the scent of normal mayo. I'm trying to finish off the jar on my hair though, since I don't eat mayo.
I've also used kimberlily's recipe (basically) with just egg yolks, and still got great results.

Very smooth, wurly, tangle-free hair, for me. Very moisturizing, and I do think it has a protein-ating (strengthening) effect, on my hair.

I still have yet to try an egg treatment, though I imagine my hair would like it(it seems to love protein). I used to do mayo treatments though, which contain egg, and my hair liked that.

However - I use eggs for hair in a totally different way. I love eating them, and they're a great source of protein and nutrients:) Not quite everyday, but pretty close. That's actually what I first thought of when I saw the thread title. Does this mean I'm doing "inside out" egg treatments? :silly:

eta - thanks for the info about the whites. I don't recall reading that before.
*must remember whenever I get around to a real treatment*

I use eggs on my scalp the hole egg. If I only use the yolk my hair get stiff and it feels like stone I hate it. I add coconut milk to the length.

I use an egg-recipe to clean my hair, it completely replaces shampoo for me.
I did this on and off for about 2 years, but since 4 months I only use eggs instead of shampoo and there is no noticeable buildup, it´s a gentle cleanser, happy hair so far. It seems like my scalp is quite happy with this, too. There is a whole bunch small baby hairs growing in since I stopped using shampoo.
It´s basically:
1 egg
1 tea spoon honey
some ascorbic acid (or juice of 1/2 lemon)
left on wet hair (in the shower) for about 5 to 10 minutes (depending on greasiness of hair ;)),
rinse with warm water for maybe 5 min.,
followed by a lemon (or ascorbic acid) rinse.
Voila clean hair :) until now 1 egg is enough to clean my hair, but I might have to double the amount in the future... let´s say about mid tight length.

Because this mix is very runny I started to add 1 or 2 spoons of henna, which improves the consistency, is great for gentle scalp scrubbing and beware :D stains fingernails, if you forget to clean your hands as soon as possible after working in the egg-shampoo.

Yes, I've used egg in my hair. I've used the whole egg, and yolks only, and honestly haven't noticed a difference. :p
I normally use kimberlily's super moisturizing protein treat (not sure if it's on this site yet)-- it's basically mayo minus the spices, + honey and essential oils.
I believe it's:
1 egg
3/4 cup oil? (could be wrong on the quantity, maybe more?)
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
desired essential oils (if any)

the lemon juice and vinegar emulsify it. Generally, you should apply on damp hair, and leave for an hour.


I tried this treatment on my hair yesterday (it was acting like a bungee cord before) and it loved it! :D My hair's still slightly stretchy, though. I'm not sure if I should do another one so closely.

Also, I left out the honey since that seems to make me shed.

I use eggs with honey and evoo.My hair loves it,I use just the yolk not the whites.Whites are just for the face or omlettes mmmm.:)

Would you mind revealing how much of egg you use with how much honey and how much evoo? I'd really love to try this on my next day off. :blossom:

Yeah sure no problem lizbot..I use half a cup of honey 1/3 cup of evoo and 2 yolks.Mix the honey and the evoo in the microwave for 30 seconds then mix the yolks by themselves and when the honey mix warms down then add the eggs little by little,then slather that baby on your hair and put on a baggy and do a hot towel for 30mins and the wash it off.;)Make sure to do acv rinse after incase the honey leaves a residue.

Oh, fantastic recipe and very quick response! Thanks, Aisha! I'm definitely trying this tomorrow.

I eat 'em and wash with 'em! LOL!

The trick for no egg bits in the hair - cold water, the coldest you can stand (which is why I enjoy an egg shampoo on a hot, humid summer day!)

I'm intrigued, especially by the egg shampoo! I'm cassiaing (that's not a real word, I can see that now...) today so maybe I'll save it for next week ;)

my hair loves egg yolks,i put them on my hair dry, add enough to make it liquid feeling, let sit with a cap on for maybe an hour, then add enough water to get a lather shampoo it up,then rinse
farm fresh eggs are best!
have a happy hair day
~Jim

TammySue,
I agree on giving my hair a cold Egg bath on a hot day, in a big bowl that i can lean back and soak my hair in the eggs
have a happy hair day!
Jim

I prefer to use mayo for a deep protein treatment, eggs always 'cook' when Ive used them.