Protein Hair Treatment

Hair is made up of protein. Moisture is being striped from your hair on a daily basis; the external elements, heat, styling etc. so this is one of the best ways to put protein back into your hair. Hair treatments can be very pricey, and when your on a budget it's also important to have your hair fit into it. Luckily there are a lot of protein treatments that can be concocted at home and are very cost effective, that bring long lasting results with regular use.

Protein treatment for damaged hair:

Popular Egg Mask

Eggs are great protein for hair, the yolk is rich in fat that can effectively moisturize hair, the egg white cleanses    the scalp and hair.

Ingredients:

1 egg (depending on length and thickness of hair)

1 lemon

1 shower cap

Method:

Break egg into a bowl and beat until frothy and apply to scalp.

Massage into scalp and ensure hair is fully covered with shower cap.

Leave for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water (not hot cause this can cook the eggs and leave particles in your hair) and shampoo. Use the juice to remove the unpleasant smell from the egg.


Mayonnaise & Avocado Special Conditioner

Mayonnaise may not be good for your health but its definitely good for your hair, the high-fat of avocados moistens hair and prevents breakage.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 avocado
1 bowl

Method:

Mix the mayonnaise with the crushed avocado in a bowl until mixture is smooth. Evenly apply to hair especially ends and style as usual.