Dealing with frizzy, dull and damaged hair? Here we have a simple, extremely effective solution for all your hair loss problems. The humble, protein powerhouse, readily available in your kitchens – EGG!! Eggs are easily one of the most widely available super foods on our planet. Our own ‘God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar told in an advertisement “Sunday Ho yaa Monday Roz Khao Andey” (Eat an egg daily whether it is Sunday or Monday!! ).

Even the Government of India promotes the intake of Egg on a daily basis in its National Health Programmes because of its inexpensive, high-quality protein, vitamin and fatty acid content. The presence of all these nutrients in the egg improves your overall hair health and gives nourishment, length and that extra volume boost to your hair. (1)

Benefits of Egg for Hair:

Egg packs in quite a punch of nutrients for damaged scalp and hair. Applying raw eggs to hair might sound slightly off, but the benefits totally justify the cumbersome process. This is the reason, most of hair supplements contain some part of egg content in their products. Egg nourishes the scalp and helps in maintaining the natural oil on the scalp. It promotes hair growth. It also moisturises your hair, thus making it soft, shiny and healthy. Below mentioned are some of the benefits of Egg for hair.

• The egg is very rich in protein. The benefit of the egg for hair growth predominantly lies in its high protein content. This protein strengthens the weak, damaged strands and keeps the keratin levels intact, thus making it strong and silky.
• An egg a day keeps hair problems away!! Recent research also says that eggs might contain a specific compound which promotes hair growth. (2)
• The amino acids in eggs can help smooth the follicle, nourish your scalp, and moisturise your tresses.
• Fatty acids present in the egg helps fighting dandruff, itchiness and flakiness on the scalp. Lecithin present in egg yolks can help in moisturising hair, hence recommended for dry and damaged hair.
• Egg yolk contains sulfur, which stimulates the scalp and increases hair growth. They also contain lutein, which improves elasticity and tensile strength of the hair.
• Egg white has enzymes which maintain and neutralises excessive oil on the scalp, thus preventing scalp infections.
• Egg white is a very good sebum balancing tool. It maintains hygiene and detoxifies the hair of all sorts of bacteria and infections.
• Egg whites have higher protein content along with the traces of riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, sodium and potassium. These nutrients help in promoting hair growth.
• Eggs are very rich in iron, which boost hair health and reduce hair loss.
• The egg yolks contain hefty doses of B-Complex vitamins and folic acid, which can infuse the roots of the hair with vitamins, helping it to sprout out stronger. It helps in maintaining hair texture and sheen.
• The cholesterol present in eggs also plays a role in easier absorption of nutrients by the scalp.
• The antioxidants in eggs cleanse the scalp and open up clogged pores. Hair damage by free radicals is minimised and repaired.

Which Part of The Egg is Important for Your Hair?

Read on to find out what each part of the egg contains, how to use them separately and the benefits of each!!