Mayonnaise is not only a versatile and delicious condiment, but it can also help if your hair is very thin, brittle, or chemically damaged. A simple homemade mayonnaise mask once or twice a week has great benefits for you.

Mayonnaise adds shine and strengthens hair from root to tip. Since the main ingredients of mayonnaise are egg and oil, this mask takes advantage of the high protein content in eggs, which helps strengthen and thicken hair follicles. Meanwhile, olive and canola oils deeply hydrate the hair.

The healthy properties of mayonnaise also promote hair growth and reverse damage caused by heat and coloring.

To make this mask that works as a deep conditioner for hair, you only need one cup of mayonnaise (choose one without added spices or flavorings) and 1 egg.

In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and egg well until you achieve a creamy puree consistency. Cover your hair from root to tip with the mixture. Then, wrap it with a plastic shower cap and wait at least 30 minutes.

Rinse your hair in the shower and wash it with lukewarm water and a sulfate-free shampoo. Then condition as you normally would. You can also leave the mask on overnight; just place a shower cap over your hair or wrap it with a soft towel.

Use this mayonnaise mask for hair once or twice a week, and you will see softer and stronger hair as a result.


*Cover image taken by Evan Remier.