Egg Wash Routine

[Hali]

Hi everyone :)! A month ago I decided to switch to an all natural hair care routine and chose egg washes to start. I've been really impressed with the results, my ever dry scalp skin is now smooth and soft and my hair improved too. Although not as much as I hoped. It looks thicker and shiny but it's impossible to control, I'm naturally lightly wavy and that seems to have strayed into a 'I coil like like want to!', a fuzzy mass not even an hour of brushing seems to fix. I tried to apply my old conditioner but it didn't help. Is there something I should add to the routine, maybe a super simple diy conditioner that I missed :p? Or should I alternate the egg wash with something else ? It really feels like I'm missing a step somwhere but I'm at loss about what.

[Wavelength]

If your hair has gone from wavy to curly, which from your description sounds possible, then I suggest you ditch the brush instead. Brushing curly hair is notorious for creating uncontrollable flyaway hair that sticks up every which way. I'd suggest switching to a non-static seamless comb (such as a wooden one), and perhaps a light oiling. Give that a try for a few days and see if there's an improvement.

[Upside Down]

I washed with eggs for more than a year, and my hair is naturally curly.

I did well but needed some extra slip. Thing is, I gave up condishioner as well as shampoo.

First thing, you need a bit of acidic if some sort added to the egg or in a rinse. Your scalp's pH is acidic but egg is not.

I did well with rosemary rinses and some light oil.

I second no brushing the curly hair! You detangle when soaked in conditioner or in your case if you don't use condish then figure how to get the slip to prevent breakage. And then scrunch with your towel and dry it. Diffuser works good for sone curlies. No brushing when dry.

Good luck :)

[Hali]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try go comb only the next days and I will report back, at least it will be a great excuse to use a beautiful carved one I have laying around!
I was thinking of doing an ACV rinse as well but I'm afraid it would make my hair smell horribly. I think I read of someone saying they smelled like rotten eggs afterwards :bigeyes:

[henné]

About the acidic rinse ... if you use only the yolk, you won't need an acidic rinse. It's only if you use the whole egg that you may need it as the eggwhite's PH is more basic. The egg yolk is mildly acidic.

[yahirwaO.o]

I did egg washes for about half a year and at first the results were amazing.

Then I had serious issues with the smell, the greasiness on top would never go and chalaza bits that got tangled in my hair.

The only thing I recommend is doing any type of acidic rinse and if you have issues with the smell try adding to the mixture some essential oils of your preference. Maybe you could alternate with CO or a very mild gentle shampoo.

Fot the time I did it and worked, my hair got a lot more volume thicker since the sheds rates were pretty low and it was the most shiny in the world. Really if it wasn't for the awful smell on my shower and scalp I would continue doing it. Now I use the cheapest and diluted shampoo I find in my local area and works fine. Once in awhile I do a mayonnaise mask which is a better alternative to putting raw eggs in my opinon. :D

[Mega Moose]

I have started washing with an egg once a week, and it's been going great! :) A couple of tips I haven't seen here that might be important to mention are to wash the egg out with water as cool as you can stand it (eggs really do not take much heat to cook, and if they cook in your hair it's harder to get out) and make sure all of it is out before you turn the heat up, as well as to make sure you clean up your shower after you have shampooed. :) If you make sure all of the egg has washed out of your hair and keep your shower clean, you should have no issue with the smell. I really hope this helps! :D

[Hali]

I let a few days pass since my last post so I could try all your tips, and they worked :) My hair has improved a lot, switching from brush to comb definitely did the trick and I also resumed the habit of finger combing and scritching. I feel now my morning routine has become quite an event!
I also did an ACV rinse and it went fine, no awful smells!

I'm in love with this washing method, having great hair at day 7 is amazing and not having to find a new working shampoo every few months is also another plus.
What I was surprised about is how much the hair texture has changed, a lot wavier and it has sort of a wilder look to it, though in a positive way (I guess) :p

[Mega Moose]

Yeah, I had the same thing happen! It's wonderful, I tried so many alternatives to shampoo that didn't pan out and this one worked on the first try other no adjustment period. :)

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Can you tell us how you do your egg wash, how many eggs you use, do you use the whole egg, do you wash the whole length or just your scalp hair, etc.?

[Mega Moose]

Hey, Sarah labyrinth! I'm not sure if you were asking me or one of the others and it's been about 5 months, but I'll answer for posterity! :) I've mainly been washing on my scalp, and i will combine one egg with a little apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Sometimes I will put henna in it when I feel like doing a bit of extra whisking. I do use the whole egg. I will also put a bit of castor oil on my scalp the night before a wash, and on the lengths too if my hair is too angry and dry from work environment. If I put oil on the lengths, I will beat two eggs so I'll have enough to put all over (my hair is now a little past bra strap length). Sorry I didn't see your question for almost half a year! Haha

[DarkChocolate]

I have started washing with eggs once a week and I have to say my hair is very silky and buildup of sebum on my scalp has disappeared. I just whip one egg and apply it to my scalp then cover with saran wrap and leave for two hours then rinse. I use black soap shampoo to wash it out. I am hoping it will help reduce shed , nourish hair and help it grow. I have been doing this for three weeks now. I will continue and document growth.

[kattmara]

About the acidic rinse ... if you use only the yolk, you won't need an acidic rinse. It's only if you use the whole egg that you may need it as the eggwhite's PH is more basic. The egg yolk is mildly acidic.

Oh so that's why some people say to use only the yolk! I never knew why and didn't find anything about it just more admonitions* so the times I have tried it I have only removed the white stringything, whipped it with some water and used it like I use my washing conditioner. It was a long time ago and I think that I will try it with only the yolk now, I got very inspired by this new information haha, thank you!


(* Is that how you use that word?)

Edit: just tried but I also mixed in my regular washing conditioner and cinnamon which irritated my skin so I rinsed it out after just five minutes or so. The top part of my hair got a kind of dry/stiff feeling to it but the last 5-10 cm of the ends felt nice like after I have used my conditioning-conditioner. Does that mean that I don't need protein in the top parts or did I do something wrong?