Beer is an alcoholic drink surprisingly rich in proteins and vitamins definitely helps in hair treatment and this is why beer treatment for hair is considered to be a great option. Beer also acts as a catalyst in hair growth and is an answer to all those wondering how to regrow hair.
Produced from barley and hops it is a rich source of nutrients which are required for hair restoration. Beer rinse because of its alcohol content removes the dead skin cells and act as a cleansing and shining agent. With this it also have anti bacterial property which gives you relief from acne. It also helps in maintaining the pH value of your skin.
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Here are the following ways in which you can use beer for hair benefits:
Beer and apple cider:
Although beer can be used by itself but if mixed with apple cider its smell can be reduced and helps in smoothness and shine of your hairs.
- ½ cupWater
- ½ cup beer (prefer organic one)
- 3 table spoons of apple cider (organic)
Mix it scrupulously. After you are finished with your regular hair wash, pour this mixture into your hairs. Slowly massage your head with fingers and let it set for 5–10 minutes. Then wash it thoroughly.
Decarbonised Beer:
Beer has high content of carbon dioxide in it. When carbon dioxide mixed with water it results in creation of hard water and thus makes it difficult to clean your hairs. Solution is to pour the beer in open vessel and keep it aside for a night. More the surface comes in contact with air more speedy it will get decarbonised. In morning when process completes then you can use it as for now it became idle to use for your hairs.
Adding oil into beer:
Beer because of its alcoholic character sometimes will make your skin dry. To encounter this add few drops of essential oils into beer. Prefer to take almond oil, jojoba oil, lavender oil or sandalwood oil. It will reduce the beer smell and will give you smooth effect when you massage it on your hairs.
Hair Mask:
Take one egg yolk and mix it with 100ml of flat beer, blend it consistently and then apply this mask on your hairs with equal distribution into your hair strands. Keep it for 30 minutes and then wash it thoroughly with normal water. As eggs are rich in protein when mixed with beer will definitely helps you in hair restoration. Apply this mask once a week.
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Beer Shampoo:
Boil the 1.5 cup of beer and let it cool to room temperature. Now mix an appropriate quantity of mild shampoo according to your hair volume. Washing your hairs with this mixture will remove the dirt and grease from them and improving the hair quality. You can use beer shampoos available in market but prefer to make it yourself.
An interesting idea to get the benefits of beer is to have a glass of then and now. Avoid it if you are a non drinker. But drinking a beer in a while will definitely benefit your hairs as well as your skin. Expect some wonders.
Surprised to know these benefits of beer? Next time you encountered with canes of beer in your fridge not only drink them but make full use of its nutrients by applying on your hairs and get the smooth and beautiful hairs you always dream of.