Mayonnaise Hair Mask for Moisture, Shine and Growth

I have studied herbalism for many years and enjoy using the knowledge that I have gained to create both simple and complex herbal remedies, delicious teas, tisanes and brews, and to make natural skin and hair care products.  I get to share a lot of this knowledge in my weekly column on hellogiggles.com as The 21st Century Herbalist.  Once a week I like to repost the column here, just in case you missed it!

Original publish date: July 05, 2012

 hair pack ingredients from katienormalgirl.comDIY Hair Care Month begins!  Years ago I was told the slathering mayonnaise on your hair will make it soft and shiny.  I had to try it and it worked.  Of course, I couldn’t just leave it at that.  I had to improve it!  I had to make my own.  I’ve lost track of how many versions I’ve created but below you’ll find my favorite Herbal Mayonnaise Hair Mask recipe.  For those of you that would like to keep it simple, I’ve also included the “Super-Basic” and “Basic” Mayonnaise Hair Mask recipe.  All three recipes follow the same “Use” instructions below.

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Super-Basic Mayonnaise Hair Mask

– 1 c. of all-natural, full-fat mayonnaise

Basic Mayonnaise Hair Mask*

– 1 large (or 2 small) egg yolk(s) at room temperature
– 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
– 5-6 tbsp. base oil of your choice (select one or a combination): olive oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed or coconut oil

Follow mixing instructions below.

*This recipe is based on the best benefit for your hair; it is not the tastiest mayonnaise for eating…though you could.

Herbal Mayonnaise Hair Mask

  • 1 large (or 2 small) egg yolk(s) at room temperature – softens your hair
  • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar – adds shine, restores pH balance, removes residue and product build-up
  • 1 tbsp. powdered** rosemary – encourages hair growth
  • 1 tbsp. powdered** sage – encourages hair growth
  • 1 tbsp. powdered** burdock root – softens your hair
  • 1 tbsp. powdered** nettle – adds shine, encourages hair growth and moisturizes the scalp (good for dandruff)
  • 1 egg white – adds shine

Optional:

  • For light hair: 3 tbsp. lemon or lime juice
  • For dark hair: 3 tbsp.  walnut hull concentrate***
  • For red hair: 3 tbsp. alkanet root concentrate***

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  11 comments for “Mayonnaise Hair Mask for Moisture, Shine and Growth

  1. October 7, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    I’ll give it a try! White vinegar is supposed to lock in color… 🙂

    • October 8, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      Oh, I’ve never heard that…cool!

      • susielindau
        October 8, 2012 at 1:43 pm

        I found it by googling since I was concerned about keeping my hair color….

    • October 8, 2012 at 1:49 pm

      What DID we do before the internet?? We were practically cave people! 😉

      • susielindau
        October 8, 2012 at 5:09 pm

        I know. Really. We had to go to the library!

  2. October 7, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    I have this terrifying vision of Cameron Diaz whenever I put the words “Mayonaise” and “hair” together! 😉 It’s a bit like slathering olive oil on your skin…it works but the process leaves a lot to be desired lol :). That didn’t stop me from stashing this wonderful creation away for future reference though. Cheers for another fantastic post Katie…off to watch “There’s Something about Mary”… 😉

    • October 8, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      Haha, now that’ll be stuck in my head too! 🙂

      • narf77
        October 8, 2012 at 2:11 pm

        😉

  3. October 8, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    Aha! I tried mayo once in high school and it didn’t really work out. I also tried washing my hair with beer. But it turns out, I was doing it all wrong. I’ll be trying your way instead! 🙂

    • October 8, 2012 at 4:43 pm

      I’ve heard about washing with beer, too but I’ve never tried it…one of these days I’ll get around to it!

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