How Eggs Prevent Hair Loss And Aid Hair Growth

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Is egg good for your hair? Can we use eggs for hair growth? How do eggs stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss? Let’s see what we can find out!

Hair that is healthy, strong, and beautiful might seem like an unachievable goal. This is particularly true if you have baldness or brittleness. However, did you realize that an ingredient as common as eggs might be the solution to your issues? There are many egg benefits for hair. Not only do eggs help curb and prevent hair loss but also they are also excellent for hair growth (1). Read on to learn how to apply eggs on hair and reap the benefits.

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Caution
Avoid using eggs if you experience a burning sensation or irritation on the scalp or if you have egg allergy.

Are Eggs Good For Your Hair?

Eggs are power-packed with proteins, minerals, and B-complex vitamins (2). These nutrients, especially biotin and other B-complex vitamins, can help curb hair loss by strengthening the roots of your hair (3). The nutrients also help stimulate new hair growth, adding volume and thickening your hair. Using eggs for hair may help strengthen your hair as they may act as a protein treatment while the fats may help condition it, improving hair texture (4). Thus, eggs are one of the best foods for hair growth.

protip_icon Fun Fact
Egg-based shampoos for hair growth were quite popular in the 1940s, as people believed they could boost hair shine and overall quality.

Benefits Of Eggs For Hair

A bowl containing a raw egg and a comb to spread it evenly in the hair
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While slathering raw eggs onto your hair might sound off-putting, the benefits make the process completely worth it. Here’s how eggs benefit your hair:

1. Promote Hair Growth

Eggs

are abundant sources of proteins and nutrients that serve as “hair food.” These nutrients help boost the rate at which your hair grows while promoting healthy new growth (1).

2. Curb Hair Loss

The nutrients aid in the use of eggs for scalp health and hair loss prevention, by stimulating your scalp and nourishing it, strengthening the hair roots (5).

3. Improve Hair Elasticity

Egg yolks are rich in biotin, which helps hydrate your hair and improve its elasticity (4).

4. Curb Breakage

They can also heal brittle hair, curbing breakage and split-ends while improving the texture of your hair (1). Val, a blogger, used an egg mask on her hair and was very pleased with the results: “As I air dried my hair, it felt so soft, noticeably thicker, very poofy, and I had more waves in my hair than normal. Once my hair was dry, I moisturized and sealed it. No broken hair on my hand, nothing (i).”

5. Add Shine

The egg protein for hair growth can help nourish your hair and leave it with a healthy shine.

6. Heal Damage

Since hair is 70% protein, the protein in eggs helps rebuild the damaged keratin gaps in the structure of your hair. This helps heal the damage (5).

Which Part Of The Egg Is Good For Your Hair?

Different parts of the egg cater to your hair according to its type
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When talking about which part of the egg is more beneficial for your hair, you need to take your hair type into account. Women with oily hair prefer using whites, while women with dry hair go for egg yolk hair treatments or hair growth oils with eggs. Here’s why:

White – The white of an egg is the richest source of protein (6). It also contains minerals, such as niacin, riboflavin, magnesium, potassium, and sodium, all of which assist in hair growth. People with oily hair prefer to use just the whites as they help control oil production while nourishing your hair. The white does not condition your hair as much as its yellow counterpart.

Yolk – The yolk is also protein-rich (less than the white) and is an abundant source of B-complex vitamins and folic acid (6). The fatty content of the yolk makes it an excellent conditioning ingredient, which is why it is often used by people with dry hair.

Whole – Using the whole egg allows your hair to reap the combined benefits of the white and the yolk. This is ideal for women with normal or combination hair.

How To Use Eggs For Hair Growth And To Prevent Hair Loss

To maintain strong and shiny hair, following effective and practical hair care tips and tricks is important, including a balanced diet and proper hair care practices. Here are a few ways on how to use eggs for hair care:

how to use eggs for hair growth

1. Egg Mask For Growth For Normal And Combination Hair

You can use hair masks with eggs for hair loss prevention and to condition your hair while maintaining the oil balance of your scalp. It can help nourish your roots and hair shafts, improving hair texture and promoting healthy hair growth. Olive oil can help soften your hair and provide it with extra conditioning. You can also opt for egg scalp treatments for hair growth. You can use this hair mask to treat hair loss, nourish your scalp, and reduce breakage

You Will Need
  • 1 whole egg (2 if you have long hair)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Method
  1. Whisk a whole egg and a tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl until the white and yolk and combined.
  2. Apply the beaten egg to your hair. Ensure that your hair is completely covered in the mixture.
  3. Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
  4. Proceed to wash your hair with cool water. Hot water will cook the egg, making the smell impossible to get rid of.
  5. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

1-2 times a week.

2. Egg Yolk Hair Mask For Dry Hair

This olive oil and egg yolk mixture is one of the simplest and most efficient egg-based hair conditioners. It can not only leave your hair feeling soft and smooth but also nourish your scalp with nutrients essential for hair regrowth.

You Will Need
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Method
  1. Whisk two egg yolks and a tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl until you get a smooth mixture.
  2. Apply the beaten egg to your hair. Ensure that your hair is completely covered in the mixture.
  3. Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
  4. Proceed to wash your hair with cool water. Hot water will cook the egg, making the smell impossible to get rid of.
  5. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

1-2 times a week.

3. Egg White Hair Mask For Oily Hair

This mask with oil and egg white for hair can help with oil control while also improving your hair’s texture and volume. The olive oil in the mix helps condition your hair without weighing it down.

You Will Need
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Method
  1. Whisk two egg whites and a tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl until you get a smooth mixture.
  2. Apply the beaten egg to your hair. Ensure that your hair is completely covered in the mixture.
  3. Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
  4. Proceed to wash your hair with cool water.
  5. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

1-2 times a week.

Egg Hair Masks For Hair Growth

1. Aloe Vera And Egg For Hair Growth

Aloe vera and egg are amazing together for hair growth
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Aloe vera gel is a rich source of amino acids, glucomannansi  Glucomannans are fermentable dietary fiber. They are water-soluble and extracted from the elephant yam's root or tuber. , sterolsi  Sterol is an alcohol of gonane. It is a group of unsaturated steroid alcohols that occur naturally. , lipidsi  Lipids are a large group of molecules that occur naturally. They include fats, sterols, waxes, diglycerides, and others. , and vitamins. These nutrients nourish your hair and scalp while aloe vera’s anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and moisturizing properties boost scalp health (5), (7). This results in healthy hair growth.

You Will Need
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
Method
  1. Whisk the ingredients in a bowl to get a smooth mixture.
  2. Apply the mixture to your hair until it is completely covered.
  3. Leave it on for 30 to 60 minutes.
  4. Wash with cool water. Hot water will cook the egg, making the smell impossible to get rid of.
  5. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

1-2 times a week.

2. Henna And Egg For Hair Growth

Henna

has cooling properties that can help soothe an aggravated scalp. It also has antimicrobial properties that help maintain scalp health (8). The pack helps control oil production while adding shine to your hair. It also curbs dandruff and hair fall while boosting hair growth (9). Fenugreek extracts were found to improve hair growth in mice studies (10).

You Will Need
  • 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
  • 1 cup pure henna powder
  • 1 egg yolk
Method
  1. Soak two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in water and leave them overnight.
  2. In the morning, add some water to a cup of henna powder to get a smooth paste. (If you want the color to develop, leave this for 2 hours.)
  3. Grind the fenugreek seeds and add it to the henna powder along with an egg yolk. Mix well.
  4. Apply this mixture to your hair and scalp and leave it on for an hour.
  5. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo and cool water. Hot water will cook the egg, making the smell impossible to get rid of.
  6. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

Once a week.

3. Coconut Oil And Egg For Hair Growth

Coconut oil is an abundant source of fatty acids that help condition your hair, protecting it from dryness and breakage (11). It also penetrates the hair shaft easily and nourishes it.

You Will Need
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Method
  1. Whisk a whole egg and a tablespoon of coconut oil in a bowl until the white and yolk and combined.
  2. Apply the beaten egg to your hair. Ensure that your hair is completely covered in the mixture.
  3. Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
  4. Proceed to wash your hair with cool water. Hot water will cook the egg, making the smell impossible to get rid of.
  5. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

1-2 times a week.

4. Banana And Egg For Hair Growth

If you have dry hair, this is the perfect hair pack for you. Bananas are an excellent moisturizing ingredient and a great source of potassium and B-vitamins (12). The potassium strengthens your hair while the B-vitamins in this hair pack help nourish your scalp and use eggs for promoting hair volume.

You Will Need
  • 1 banana
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
Method
  1. Mash one banana until it is completely free of lumps, preferably in a blender.
  2. Now add a whole egg and a teaspoon of olive oil to the mashed banana and mix well.
  3. Apply this hair pack onto your hair and scalp. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Wash your hair with cool water. Hot water will cook the egg, making the smell impossible to get rid of.
  5. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

1-2 times a week.

5. Avocado And Egg For Hair Growth

Avocados are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins A, E, D, B6, amino acids, and minerals (13). These nutrients nourish your scalp and hair to help promote hair growth and curb hair fall. This hair pack is an excellent way to use eggs for reducing hair shedding and also for managing dryness and damage.

You Will Need
  • ½ ripe avocado
  • 1 egg yolk
Method
  1. Mash half a ripe avocado until it is completely free of lumps.
  2. To the mashed avocado, add one egg yolk and mix well to combine.
  3. Apply this mixture to your hair and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
  4. After twenty minutes, wash your hair with cool water. Hot water will cook the egg, making the smell impossible to get rid of.
  5. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

1-2 times a week.

6. Castor Oil And Egg For Hair Growth

Castor oil and egg are popular ingredients in hair care remedies
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Castor oil is one of the most popular growth-boosting ingredients. There is no scientific evidence to prove its hair growth-promoting properties. However, anecdotal evidence shows that a lot of people have benefitted from this ingredient. A study showed that it helped increase the luster of hair (14).

You Will Need
  • 1-2 whole eggs
  • 1 tablespoon castor oil
Method
  1. Whisk one to two whole eggs and a tablespoon of castor oil in a bowl until the white and yolk and combined.
  2. Apply the beaten egg to your hair. Ensure that your hair is completely covered in the mixture.
  3. Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
  4. Proceed to wash your hair with cool water. Hot water will cook the egg, making the smell impossible to get rid of.
  5. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

1-2 times a week.

7. Amla Powder And Egg For Hair Growth

Amla

boosts blood circulation, which results in better nourishment for your hair follicles (15). This use of eggs for hair follicle health strengthens the roots of your hair, curbing hair fall. It is also a rich source of antioxidants, which help prevent and heal damage.

You Will Need
  • ½ cup amla powder
  • 2 whole eggs
Method
  1. Combine two whole eggs and half a cup of amla powder in a bowl until the white and yolk and combined.
  2. Apply the beaten egg to your hair. Ensure that your hair is completely covered in the mixture.
  3. Leave it on for about an hour.
  4. Proceed to wash your hair with cool water. Hot water will cook the egg, making the smell impossible to get rid of.
  5. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

Once a week.

8. Curd And Egg For Hair Growth

Yogurt is great for scalp and hair health (5). In combination with egg yolk, it makes for a conditioning treatment that helps repair hair damage. It may also help in hair strengthening with egg yolk.

You Will Need
  • 1 cup curd
  • 1 egg yolk
Method
  1. Whisk an egg yolk and a cup of curd in a bowl until the white and yolk and combined.
  2. Apply the beaten egg to your hair. Ensure that your hair is completely covered in the mixture.
  3. Leave it on for about 30 minutes.
  4. Proceed to wash your hair with cool water. Hot water will cook the egg, making the smell impossible to get rid of.
  5. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

1-2 times a week.

9. Fenugreek And Egg For Hair Growth

Fenugreek extracts were found to encourage hair growth in mice studies (10).

You Will Need
  • 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
  • 1 whole egg
Method
  1. Soak two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in water and leave them overnight.
  2. In the morning, blend the seeds to get a smooth paste.
  3. Add a whole egg to this fenugreek paste and mix well.
  4. Apply this mixture to your hair and leave it on for 45 minutes.
  5. Proceed to wash your hair with cool water. Hot water will cook the egg, making the smell impossible to get rid of.
  6. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

1-2 times a week.

10. Onion Juice And Egg For Hair Growth

Onion juice

can help stimulate the scalp, promoting hair regrowth (16). These properties are attributed to the sulfur content in onion juice.

You Will Need
  • 1 tablespoon onion juice
  • 2 whole eggs
Method
  1. Whisk two whole eggs and a tablespoon of onion juice in a bowl until the white and yolk and combined.
  2. Apply the beaten egg to your hair. Ensure that your hair is completely covered in the mixture.
  3. Leave it on for about 30 minutes.
  4. Proceed to wash your hair with cool water. Hot water will cook the egg, making the smell impossible to get rid of.
  5. Condition your hair and let it air dry.
How Often?

Once a week.

11. Eggs And Honey For Hair Growth

Honey is rich in antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Using crude honey can help manage scalp dermatitis and dandruff (17). It may help fight scalp infection and support hair growth.

You Will Need

  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1 tablespoon of honey

Method

  1. Beat both the eggs in a bowl.
  2. Add in the honey and mix them both well.
  3. Apply the mixture to your hair and scalp evenly.
  4. Leave it on for about 20-30 minutes.
  5. If you have chronic dandruff or chronic seborrheic dermatitis, then leave it on for about 3 hours.
  6. Rinse your hair with cool water, then use a mild shampoo.
  7. Let your hair air dry naturally.

How Often?

Once a week

protip_icon Quick Tip
Do not apply the masks on oiled or unclean hair. This may hamper the efficacy of the masks as the hair and scalp may not absorb the ingredients properly.

Infographic: 6 Reasons Why Egg Is Good For Hair Health

Eggs may not seem like the most appealing ingredient to put on your hair, but if you can look beyond its appearance, you would be amazed at how good it can be for your tresses. Here’s an infographic with a brief overview of all the various reasons why an egg is a great addition to hair masks and packs.

6 reasons why egg is good for hair health (infographic)

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Eggs are a nutrient-dense ingredient that plays a vital role in stimulating hair growth. The benefits of using eggs include improving hair elasticity, curbing breakage, healing hair damage, and improving overall hair health. While both the egg white and yolk are beneficial for the hair, select the part which is suitable for your hair type. You can use eggs for hair growth and prevent hair loss in combination with natural ingredients such as aloe vera, banana, onion juice, or coconut oil. Egg hair rinse for hair growth is an easy way to use eggs for hair health. Incorporate eggs into your daily life and see visible results over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use eggs on my hair every day?

You should not apply egg to your hair daily as it can leave it flat and cause pimples on your skin. Apply it once a week.

Can I apply egg on hair after oiling?

You can mix oil with an egg and apply it to your hair.

How long should I leave eggs on my hair?

You can leave eggs on your hair for 20 minutes to an hour. Leaving it too long or overnight can strip your hair of nutrients, make your hair smell bad, and even grow bacteria.

Do you apply egg to wet or dry hair?

Apply egg to damp hair (60-70% dry) as it absorbs the nutrients from the egg easily.

Key Takeaways

  • The proteins and nutrients in eggs may help boost healthy hair growth and rebuild the damaged keratin gaps.
  • The biotin in egg yolk may help hydrate your hair, improve its elasticity, and leave it with a healthy shine.
  • You can mix egg yolk with olive to promote hair growth and prevent hair loss in normal and combination hair.
  • Some other natural ingredients that can boost hair growth in combination with eggs include aloe vera, banana, henna, and coconut oil.

Illustration: How Eggs Prevent Hair Loss And Aid Hair Growth

Eggs for Hair Growth And Prevent Hair Loss

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Dr. Hari Hara Sudhan is a dermatologist in Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu. He has 14 years of experience in this field. He is a regular contributor to newspapers and has also authored a book. He is a member of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) and Indian Medical Association (IMA) and specializes in Dermabrasion, Scar Treatment, Dental Fillings, Anti Aging Treatment, and Sun Spots, Age Spots, And Other Pigmented Lesions.

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