Protein treatments are a great way to maintain healthy, shiny hair, and you can do them yourself in the comfort of your home! I learned this method from a fellow pageant-contestant; people notice the improvement in my hair whenever I do it!
Step 1) Mix three eggs and one tsp. of lemon juice together in a bowl. Use a fork or a whisk to mix well.
Step 2) Shampoo and condition your hair as usual. Once it is rinsed, apply the egg mixture generously from roots to tips of your hair. (I find the easiest way to do this is to just tilt your head back and pour the mixture directly from the bowl). Be sure to rinse any egg-spatters off of your skin. Wrap your hair in a towel and wait 30 minutes. (Start disinfecting any surfaces the raw eggs have touched while you are waiting! Don't let it sit!)
Step 3) Remove the towel, rinse your hair (make sure to get ALL of the egg mixture out!), and dry and style your hair as usual. Put the towel in the wash IMMEDIATELY- throwing it somewhere will guarentee a permanent rotten egg smell to it and anything else it touches.
I usually did this treatment once a month- depending on your hairtype and lifestyle, you might need to do it more or less often. Experiment and see what works best for you!
A few quick warnings: 1) NEVER try a new beauty treatment the day before or of a big event; everyone has different beauty needs, and we all make mistakes! Do a practice run well in advance to make sure you know what results you'll get. 2) Make sure to wash everything that the raw eggs touch with soap and hot water- 1 in every 20,000 eggs contains salmonella poisoning, and, once eggs rot, the smell can quickly become so bad that professional cleaning is required and 3) Warn your roommates or family that the bathroom might not smell so great for a few hours after this process. Try to do it in a well-ventilated bathroom. If you live in a dormitory setting, don't attempt this process in a community- bathroom!
Have fun!!
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