Is your hair dry, brittle, or unruly? A deep conditioning treatment using mayonnaise might be the way to get him back on his feet. Mayonnaise contains oil, eggs, and other ingredients that can nourish your hair. This treatment is another option to replace expensive conditioner products with the same results. Using mayonnaise as a conditioner will leave your hair feeling smooth, soft, and shiny.
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Method 1 of 2: Using Mayonnaise Only
Step 1. Use full fat mayonnaise
Ordinary full fat mayonnaise contains ingredients that can nourish and soften your hair. Low-fat or non-fat mayonnaise is full of fillers that may actually damage your hair. Choose plain mayonnaise for best results.
- Avoid mayonnaise that contains other flavorings, such as herbs or spices. In addition to the odd smell, these additives may not be good for your hair.
- If you are unsure about choosing the best hair care product, choose natural and organic mayonnaise. This type of mayonnaise usually contains olive oil and other nutritious ingredients that are good for your hair.
Step 2. Measure the amount of mayonnaise you need
Use about 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, more or less depending on the length of your hair. Use just enough mayonnaise to coat your entire hair shaft from roots to ends. Don't overdo it, as cleaning it from your hair is quite difficult to do.
Step 3. Let the mayonnaise come to room temperature
Remove the mayonnaise from the refrigerator half an hour to an hour before using it and allow it to cool slightly. The fat and oil from mayonnaise will more easily enter the hair follicles in warm conditions.
Step 4. Moisturize hair with warm water
This will make it easier for you to spread the mayonnaise over your hair. Do not wash your hair with shampoo or apply it with conditioner, just wet it with warm water. When your hair is warm, the follicles will open, allowing the mayonnaise to enter your hair and moisturize it.
Step 5. Massage mayonnaise into your hair and scalp
Make an effort to layer every strand of your hair, and focus this treatment on the ends of your hair. You may need to use a wide-toothed comb to help distribute the mayonnaise throughout your hair.
- If you don't have enough mayonnaise to coat every strand of your hair, add another teaspoon or two.
- Add a little warm water to dilute the mayonnaise if it clumps up in your hair.
Step 6. Cover your hair with a plastic shower cap for an hour
You can also use a plastic bag or wrap. This plastic will trap your body heat in your head so the mayonnaise can work to deeply moisturize your hair. Leave the mayonnaise on your head for at least 1/2 to 1 hour, depending on the level of moisture your hair needs.
- If you don't have enough time to do this treatment thoroughly, use mayonnaise as a pre-conditioner in your shower. Wet your hair, apply mayonnaise, and let it sit for 5 minutes while you continue to shower as usual. After you're done showering, wash off the mayonnaise with shampoo.
- To get the maximum benefit, you can leave the mayonnaise overnight and wash it off in the morning.
Step 7. Wash your hair with shampoo
Remove the towel and plastic cover, then clean the mayonnaise from your hair using warm water. Use a small amount of shampoo to clean the mayonnaise. Your hair will feel smooth but not greasy.
Method 2 of 2: Making Your Own Mayonnaise Mask
Step 1. Make your own mayonnaise
Using pre-made mayonnaise available at the store is an easy option, but you can also make it using natural ingredients. That way you can know exactly what you are applying to your hair. Natural mayonnaise masks contain ingredients that can nourish your hair, without preservatives. Here's how to make it:
- Combine 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a bowl.
- Slowly pour in and stir in 1/2 cup canola oil. Keep stirring until your mixture has a mayonnaise-like texture.
- Apply it to your hair, cover your hair with a shower cap, and leave it on for an hour before washing it off.
Step 2. Make a nutritional mayonnaise mask from milk and honey
Mayonnaise alone is enough to moisturize your hair, but adding milk and honey to it will make it look even better. Milk and honey are natural conditioners that can make hair feel so smooth and soft. Use this mask if your hair needs a strong moisturizing treatment. Here's how to make it:
- Combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon milk.
- Apply it to your hair, then cover it with a shower cap, and leave it on for 1 hour before washing it off.
Step 3. Make a mask to make your hair shiny with vinegar or lemon juice
If your hair has been looking dull lately, you may need to add a few more ingredients that will cleanse your hair and restore its shine. Both vinegar and lemon juice can be used to restore shine to your hair. Here's how to make a mask from this material:
- Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon vinegar (distilled vinegar or white vinegar) or 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Apply it to your hair, then cover it with a shower cap, and leave it on for 1 hour before washing it off.
Step 4. Make a mayonnaise mask to reduce frizz by adding egg white
Egg whites can help reduce frizz and dryness, and make it look shiny and healthy. Mayonnaise often contains egg yolks, but in this case, you will need to add egg whites for maximum anti-wrinkle benefits. Here's how to make it:
- Separate the egg white from the yolk. Save the egg yolks for later use.
- Mix egg whites with 1/2 cup mayonnaise.
- Apply this mixture to your hair, then cover it with a shower cap, and leave it on for 1 hour before washing it off.
Tips
- For very dry and damaged hair, leave the mayonnaise overnight. Protect your pillow from stains using a plastic layer to prevent your hair mask from dripping off while you sleep. Or cover your shower cap with another shower cap that is more snug to make sure it doesn't shift.
- Cover your head with a plastic shower cap.
- Store unused conditioner in the refrigerator and warm it to room temperature before using it.
