The Day I Learned Eggs Can Be Both a Blessing and a Hair Nightmare

I still remember the first time I used an egg mask on my hair. I’d read all about the protein benefits and shine it could bring. And yes, my hair did feel silky after I rinsed it out… but then came the smell. That stubborn, sulfur-like scent clung to my hair all day, and no amount of perfume could hide it.

That’s when I started digging around for natural ways to fix it — because I wasn’t ready to give up on egg masks. I found a super detailed piece on how to remove egg smell from hair here: https://ask-ayurveda.com/articles/1337-how-to-remove-egg-smell-from-hair. It explained not only quick fixes but also prevention tips I’d never considered.

One method I swear by now is a lemon water rinse. It’s simple: squeeze half a lemon into a jug of water, pour it over your hair after washing, then rinse with cool water. The smell disappears almost instantly. Apple cider vinegar works too, especially if you dilute it well. I even tried fenugreek paste once — messy, but surprisingly effective. I first saw the lemon-plus-herbal tea idea in a Threads post here: https://www.threads.com/@askayurveda_24/post/DNGBXQEtdYZ and it’s now part of my weekend routine.

For days when I’m in a rush, baking soda is my go-to. Just sprinkle it on the scalp, leave for a few minutes, then brush out. A quick hack I picked up from a post on X: https://twitter.com/AskAyurveda_24/status/1953795889849401474 — apparently, lemon juice and baking soda are like the Batman and Robin of odor removal. I also came across a fun rosemary and lemon combination on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/895934919626407806 which gives the added bonus of a subtle herbal scent.

Prevention has been a game-changer too. Mixing a bit of yogurt or honey into the egg mask keeps the smell from getting too strong. And here’s something I learned the hard way — never rinse out an egg mask with cold water. It can cause the egg to cling to your hair and trap the smell. Warm water works so much better. A Facebook post I read here: https://www.facebook.com/885804900366149/posts/1076788714601099 got me trying herbal rinses with neem and tulsi, which not only remove odor but also leave my hair feeling clean and light. Adding mint leaves to the rinse, as shown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNGBXvcxur1/, is an extra fresh touch.

For a more professional take, I liked a discussion on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ask-ayurveda_managing-post-treatment-egg-odor-in-hair-activity-7359561659788480512-VXaU? — it made me realize this isn’t just a home remedy thing, but something even salons think about.

Now, I don’t dread egg masks anymore. I know exactly how to keep the benefits without living with that awful smell.