Remedy
Hair shelfEgg-Curd Hair Rinse for Shine & Luster
When hair looks lifeless and dull, after excessive heat styling, during dry weather, before events.
From the household notebook
“Baalon mein chamak nahi? Anda-dahi lagao — filmon wali shine aayegi! Purane zamaane mein heroines bhi yahi karti thi, koi serum nahi tha tab.”
Dadima’s tip: Thande paani se dhoo! Garam paani se dhoya toh anda pak jayega baalon mein — phir nikalna mushkil. Yeh sabse important tip hai.
You will need
Ingredients
anda (egg)
1 whole eggSubstitute 2 tbsp mayonnaise
Availability Available abroad
dahi (curd)
3 tbspSubstitute coconut milk
Availability Available abroad
nimbu ras (lemon juice)
1 tspAvailability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Beat egg well in a bowl
- Add curd and lemon juice
- Mix until smooth and creamy
- Apply on damp hair — roots to tips
- Massage scalp for 3-4 minutes
- Cover with shower cap
- Leave for 30-40 minutes
- IMPORTANT: Wash with COLD water and mild shampoo — hot water will cook the egg!
- Final rinse with cold water for extra shine
Works best for
Dosage
Once a week for regular shine. Twice a week for very dull, damaged hair.
When not to use
Avoid if you have egg allergy; always wash with cold water to prevent egg from cooking in hair.