I Tried an Ayurvedic Egg Hair Mask — Here’s What Happened

I used to think eggs belonged only in omelets and cakes. Then I read about people using them on their hair, and honestly, my first reaction was… ew. But curiosity won. I figured if something is cheap, natural, and has been used for centuries, maybe it’s worth a little mess in the bathroom sink.

Turns out, Ayurveda has a whole philosophy around it. Egg masks aren’t just some TikTok fad — they’re packed with proteins and vitamins that strengthen hair, fight dryness, and even help with growth. A detailed Ayurvedic guide from Ask Ayurveda (https://ask-ayurveda.com/articles/1314-how-to-apply-egg-on-hair-ayurvedic-guide-to-benefits--growth) explains how to mix eggs with things like amla powder for cooling the scalp or aloe vera for soothing flakes.

I started simple: one egg, beaten until frothy, spread on damp hair, covered for 20 minutes. Rinsing with cool water is a must — hot water will cook it (yes, really). The smell wasn’t great, but it wasn’t awful either. The results after the first try? Softer strands and a little extra shine.

If you want creative recipes, I found a Pinterest board full of them here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/895934919626246934. There’s even a great tip on LinkedIn that highlights how egg masks can boost shine naturally: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ask-ayurveda_ayurvedic-hair-care-tip-egg-masks-offer-activity-7358097034446323712-JAmT?.

What really got me hooked were the stories people share. On Instagram, someone documented their egg and honey treatment here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM7nVftIco1/ — you can literally see her hair go from dull to glossy in three uses. Over on Threads, this post really resonated with me: https://www.threads.com/@askayurveda_24/post/DM7nUiHISUr — a mom talking about using egg masks for postpartum hair regrowth.

Consistency seems to be the key. There’s a Facebook post here: https://www.facebook.com/885804900366149/posts/1073600268253277 that suggests doing it weekly for 6–8 weeks. And if your hair needs extra moisture, someone on X shared this little hack: https://x.com/1857364984759541760/status/1952331273285816330 — adding olive oil to the mix, especially in winter.

I’ve only been at it for three weeks, but I’m already noticing less breakage. It’s not a miracle cure (nothing really is), but it feels like a step in the right direction. Plus, it’s satisfying to use something so simple instead of buying another overpriced hair serum.