Catfish, I do egg washes occasionally, and they work really well for me. My hair is very fine thin and prone to tangles, but I haven't noticed any more or less tangling when I do egg washes. I have tweaked various egg shampoo recipes that I've found online. Here is what I do:
ERIN'S EGG SHAMPOO
-1 egg yolk
-juice of 1/2 lemon (or a whole lemon if your hair is very oily)
-about 1/2 cup water
Mix all the ingredients in a bottle and shake well. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and use within 3 days.
(note: sometimes I substitute rosemary tea for the lemon juice)
I don't put in any oil because my hair is very oily already, so you might need a few drops of oil if your hair is dry. Also, my hair is short, so if your hair is long you will need 2 egg yolks instead of just 1.
To use: I thoroughly wet my hair, and then apply about half of the egg mixture. I massage it into my hair and scalp, and rinse. Then I massage in the rest of the mixture, leave it in my hair for 3-5 minutes, and rinse thoroughly. You can use a mild vinegar rinse if desired, but it's not necessary.
Hope this helps!
Erin
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