A beauty guru has revealed a DIY treatment that promises to lengthen your hair by summer.
Many of the six ingredients she mixed to make the hair care mask are easily available in most people's kitchens.
Naturally Teej (@naturallyteej_) has amassed around 16,000 followers on TikTok, where she shares natural hair care tips.
She was in good spirits after making a DIY protein mask to stimulate hair growth.
“Hey, best friend, stop thinking about that idiot,” she said.
“I'm growing my hair out for summer.”
She measured by eye how much of each ingredient to put into the bowl.
“2 eggs, 1 banana, honey, olive oil, mayonnaise, 1 avocado, JBCO” [Jamaican black castor oil]” reads the text on the screen.
“I couldn’t find my NutriBullet, so I was still a little lumpy.”
Most of the ingredients are available at your local grocery store, but Jamaican black castor oil is available from Amazon for $7.50.
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“This powerful oil is effective in treating dull, damaged hair from dandruff, irritated and flaky scalps, and alopecia,” the product description says.
“As well as the discomfort of dry, cracked skin, acne, eczema and psoriasis.
“When applied to eyebrows and eyelashes, it improves their growth and appearance.”
Customers gave it a 4.6-star rating and wrote raving reviews about how it improved the thickness and health of their hair.
One person said, “I recommend this to everyone trying to grow their hair out,” and another said, “It makes my hair so soft.”
The TikToker parted her hair into small sections and then applied the mask to her hair with her hands.
She let it sit for a while before washing and conditioning her hair.
“My curls are shiny and revived,” she exclaimed, showing off the finished look.
Before washing your hair, the beauty guru shared her top tips to avoid accidentally cooking ingredients and making an omelet while washing your hair.
“Wash in cold water to avoid getting boiled eggs on the top of your head,” she said.
More than 1,300 viewers liked the video, with many asking in the comments to try the mask for themselves.
Eggs contain many nutrients and proteins, including biotin, folic acid, vitamin A, and vitamin D.
According to Healthline, using egg yolk on your hair has several benefits, including preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth.
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Anecdotal evidence supports claims that black castor oil can be used to promote hair health and growth.
A 2012 study found that castor oil has antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.