What is the best single ingredient shampoo that is 100% natural? Why, an egg, of course! Come and learn about all of the health benefits of using an egg for shampoo- and why it actually works!
I will be the first one to admit that using an egg for shampoo sounds counter-intuitive. I, myself, was quite suspicious when I first heard about the idea.
It took a while for me to get used to the idea of completely switching out my shampoo AND conditioner for an egg. It actually wasn’t until I saw the benefits of it first-hand that I began to believe that it was worth trying (a big thanks to my husband for always being willing to try new things!)
After trying it for myself, I became convinced that it truly is the way to go. And, now I’m here encourage you to give it a shot for yourself!
Why are eggs good for hair?
Eggs are packed full of nutrients that are absolutely amazing for hair. Eggs are known to help with hair loss, promoting hair growth, improve hair elasticity, enhance texture, and improve damage.
The egg yolk is packed with vitamin A, vitamin E, biotin, and folate. These nutrients not only support hair growth, but they are essential in having nice, healthy hair.
The egg white is a rich source of proteins and amino acids. The proteins and amino acids promote hair growth as well. Not only that, but they help to restore broken and damaged strands of hair.
The good benefits don’t end there! Eggs as a whole are very nourishing for the hair. So, when used regularly, eggs can help fight dandruff, improve hair elasticity, and improve hair texture and shine.
You can read more on this topic here.
What are the draw-backs of using eggs for shampoo?
I’ll be honest, I don’t really think that there are any draw-backs of using this single ingredient natural shampoo. It may take a little while to get used to using an egg as opposed to shampoo. However, I find that the health benefits far outweigh any possible negatives.
My two biggest concerns before I began to use exclusively eggs for shampoo and conditioner was (1) the smell, and (2) the cleanliness of my hair.
(1) I was largely concerned that my hair would smell like eggs. But, rest assured, my hair does not smell like eggs (and I have made sure to check this with the people around me!)
(2) I was afraid that the egg wouldn’t actually clean my hair. Would my hair still be greasy? Would it get any dandruff out of my hair? Or food and whatever else may be unknowingly stuck in there?
After using the egg for awhile I found out that my hair was never greasy (unless I didn’t scrub my scalp enough… which can happen with shampoo as well).
The real downside though? Eggs don’t bubble like shampoo does.
The lack of soap suds make it hard to get small flakes of dandruff away from the scalp and out of the hair. I have personally found it very helpful to scrape my dry scalp with a comb and then to shake any flakes out my hair before wetting and applying the egg. And, since I have been using an egg in my hair, I have found that I actually struggle with dandruff less than I did before (thanks to the hydrating effects of the eggs!)
All in all, I have always pleasantly found my hair to be clean and healthy after each egg wash.
Single Ingredient Natural Shampoo
Materials
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- There are two different options for placing the egg on the hair.Option 1: Crack the egg in a bowl (beating the egg is not required, but could be done).Option 2: Crack the egg in the shower and open it over your head.
- To begin, wet your hair as you would before using shampoo. Then, cup your hand and hold it against the top of your scalp. Carefully open the egg (or pour it) on top of your scalp and into your cupped hand.Without letting it fall off, gently use your cupped hand to rub the egg around on top of your head. Once most of the egg is spread out on top of your head, begin to scrub the egg into your scalp (be sure to thoroughly get it in between the strands of your hair and into your roots).When the egg has been thoroughly applied to the scalp, you may rinse it out with cool or lukewarm water (using hot water will cause the egg to cook into your hair- making it much harder to get out).Then, allow your hair to dry as normal!
