Hair care is tricky to manage and with so many options for hair care treatments and commercially available commercial hair masks, it is difficult to come to a conclusion on what to choose from. The commercially available hair masks are easily available and get the job done well. But going natural on the other hand is affective, available at a fraction of price and devoid of chemicals. Mayonnaise is one such ingredient that is commonly used in natural hair care treatments. Here’s why mayo can be one of the best things you can put in your hair.

Mayonnaise is made up of vinegar which is an essential ingredient for balancing the scalp’s pH levels and oil production. Excessive oil production is one of the leading causes for dandruff. Using mayonnaise not only soothes the scalp but also unclogs and tightens the follicles. This helps curb dandruff.

Any girl with curly hair will tell you that managing curls is no joke. A lot of effort goes into defining curls and to keep the hair from looking like a frizzy mess. Using mayonnaise helps define curls by treating dryness and frizz.

Mayonnaise helps seal the hair’s cuticle shut which keeps moisture from the atmosphere from sneaking into your hair shaft. This keeps your hair calm and smooth.

Egg is a principal ingredient that goes in to making of mayonnaise. Egg yolks are well known source of proteins. Apart from egg yolks, mayonnaise also contains vinegar, and oils that work together to nourish and moisturize your hair. The presence of L-cysteine, an amino acid gives mayonnaise its nourishing properties that promote healthy hair growth.

Mayonnaise is one of the most popular treatments when it comes to dealing with hair lice. For treating lice, cover your scalp and hair with a thick layer of mayonnaise, which suffocates the lice and kills them.

No, mayonnaise is not a cheaper alternative for hair straightening treatments. It can’t break the hair bond in curly hair to straighten it. But with regular use, it can definitely smoothen frizzy hair and make it appear straighter.

Coloured and processed hair often tends to have damaged cuticles. Cuticles that are damaged and not sealed shut tends to bleed out the color a lot quicker than healthy cuticles. Mayonnaise helps smooth the cuticles and seal in color.