

I have always heard that mayonnaise is a great natural hair treatment. Mothers and grandmothers have known this century-old secret.





For those who do not know, mayonnaise or mayo is a thick, creamy dressing often used as a condiment. It is a stable emulsion of oil, egg yolk, and either vinegar or lemon juice, with many options for embellishment with other herbs and spices according to Wikipedia. Yes, we certainly love mayo on our sandwiches and salads.





Mayo is made with an oil base. So if you want a softer, shinier, smoother feeling hair, then mayonnaise is good for you. But note that this mayo treatment according to research works best for curly hair.





Procedure

1. Depending on hair length, apply half to 1 cup of mayo to dry hair (unwashed). Concentrate on the hair roots which are the oldest part of the hair. Avoid the scalp area especially if you have thin hair.

2. Cover your head with a shower cap or a towel to increase the absorption rate of mayo.

3. Let it stay for 15 minutes

4. Wash hair with mild shampoo and cold water. Your hair will come out shiny and silky soft.





Do this for at least once a month. The drier your hair, the more often you should do this treatment.





You can simply buy mayonnaise or do it yourself by combining egg with oil (coconut or olive oil) and vinegar (or lemon juice).





Convinced?





Try it! And do let me know your experience in the comment section below.







