THE BEST INGREDIENTS TO MIX EGG YOLK WITH
Eggs are packed with proteins, which are essential building blocks for healthy hair, but too much protein can cause your hair to snap. Juhee says it’s important to take this into account when combining egg yolk with other DIY pantry ingredients. Not all ingredients mix well together, even if they individually produce good results. For instance, combining egg yolk with yoghurt could lead to more brittle hair, due to an overload of proteins.
For high shine, Juhee recommends doing an apple cider vinegar rinse after applying the egg yolk mask. “The smell can take some getting used to, but I always recommend brides use this recipe two days before their wedding for luminous hair,” she says. Juhee says it’s simple: immediately after you have washed the egg yolk hair mask off, soak your hair in apple cider vinegar for 30 seconds, then remove with cool water.
For stunning volume, Juhee swears by squeezing half a lemon into one teaspoon of egg yolk. Juhee has experimented with different ratios and says this specific proportion delivers the maximum bounce. “You get this amazing teased effect afterwards,” she says. But she warns that people should only leave this formula in for five minutes, as it can be drying.
For increased moisture, Juhee says combining half a cup of green tea with a full egg yolk “tames the frizz in no time”. She calls this recipe her “hair salvage balm” as it smooths dry patches, reduces dandruff and minimises breakage. “It’s like a big gulp of water for your hair,” she says. Green tea is deeply nourishing and soothes sensitive scalps, so it’s perfect for highly processed hair. “To get the full benefits, I recommend putting this on for one hour,” she says.
RINSE WITH COOL WATER
While warm water is effective at dislodging impurities and deep cleaning our hair, it isn’t the ideal temperature for removing conditioning treatments. Warm water tends to dissolve healthy oils and lipids, meaning it will also reduce the softening effects of moisturising masks. Juhee says cool water removes excess product but helps retain the maximum amount of hydration. Cool water also closes the hair cuticle – ‘infusing’ the nourishing ingredients more thoroughly inside the hair. Closed hair cuticles also reflect more light, leading to glossier tresses.
