Well, most women dream of flaunting soft, bouncy tresses just like the Bollywood divas? But for most of us, sleek beautiful hair is a far-fetched fantasy! And all we end up doing is giving long sighs at those instapics of the gorgeous B-town actresses.

You might have tried on a plethora of premium products or gone for top-notch salon treatments, but either your hair was left oily and heavy, or the results produced were for a short time. But do you know that you need not spend bucks on hair care products, there is a simple ingredient resting in your freezer that is an answer to all your hair woes. Any guesses?

Well, it’s the cold condiment, Mayonnaise we are talking about! A dollop of mayonnaise not only enhances the taste of your burgers and sandwiches and pair up nicely with some chips, but also keep hair issues at bay. Although the idea of smothering your hair with your favourite dip might sound gross and whacky, trust us, when we say, it can truly revamp your tresses into a smooth and shiny one!

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Enriched with protein, vitamin A, E, D and folate, this superfood not only moisturises the tresses from deep within but also promotes new hair growth.

So, what are you waiting for, smooth glossy hair is now at your fingertips! All you need is a bottle of regular mayonnaise and a few cost-effective kitchen ingredients and you are all set to give your mane a new look.

Want To Know, How Exactly Is Mayonnaise A SuperFood For Hair?

Mayonnaise is primarily a heavy and creamy emulsion of vegetable oil, egg yolks and vinegar or lemon. Well, none of us is alien to the superb benefits of egg yolk for the hair. Enriched with protein, vitamin A, E, D and folate, this superfood not only moisturises the tresses from deep within but also promotes new hair growth. While vinegar, possessing anti-inflammatory and exfoliating traits, guarantees that the scalp stays clean and free of dandruff, the vegetable oil on the other hand nourishes the tresses, improves blood circulation and prevents roughness. There are so many hair mask recipes where eggs, vinegar or oil form a core ingredient. So, imagine the numerous benefits the amalgamation of these ingredients can do!

The Stellar Benefits Of Mayonnaise

Promotes hair growth
Boosts blood circulation
Rejuvenates dry, damaged and brittle
Eliminates dandruff from the hair and scalp
Maintains scalp pH
Prevents head lice and other microbial growth
Deeply nourishes the hair shafts
Makes the mane soft and smooth
Imparts a glossy shine to the tresses

Well, Mayonnaise doesn’t sound bizarre as a hair care ingredient now, does it?

DIY Mayonnaise Hair Masks
Mayonnaise – Avocado Hair Mask

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise

½ ripe avocado (mashed)

Method:

Blend both the ingredients to get a smooth mixture.

Part your hair into sections and apply this mixture from the roots to the tips

Wrap your hair in a warm towel

Let it dry for 20-25 minutes

Wash the hair with a mild shampoo and conditioner

How It Works:

Being an excellent source of biotin, vitamin B-complex, potassium and magnesium, avocados help rejuvenate dry, brittle and chemically treated hair. Coupled with mayonnaise, the hair mask seals the cuticle cells and prevents them from breaking while making the hair look smooth and shiny.

Mayonnaise – Banana Mask

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp lemon

Method:

Mash the components to get a creamy paste

Smother it all over the scalp and hair shafts

Make a bun and wrap a warm towel on your hair

Let it on for 30 minutes

Wash off with cool water and follow it up with a mild shampoo

How It Works:

The goodness of silica in bananas protects the hair from environmental and product damage while also curtailing hair breakage and loss. Paired with mayonnaise and lemon, the mask deeply conditions the hair, tames frizzes, prevents dandruff and makes the hair lustrous.

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Mayonnaise – Honey Mask

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise

4 tbsp honey

Method:

Combine the components to get a gooey mixture

Use a brush to apply the paste all over the hair

Wrap a warm towel or a shower cap on the hair

Wait for 20 minutes

Wash off with cool water and shampoo and condition the hair afterwards

How It Works:

The incredible humectant qualities of honey help seal in the moisture into your hair shafts while its antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties prevent scalp infection and help enhance hair texture and scalp health. This dynamic duo reduces oxidative hair damage, promotes hair growth and imparts a luminous shine to the hair shafts.