How to Dye Your Hair With Eggs

Last Updated: October 21, 2021

Have you ever wanted to give your hair a lighter tone and smooth texture, but all the products out there cost more money than you're willing to spend? Consider using a simple combination of eggs and lemon juice!

Ingredients

2 egg yolks
conditioner
lemon juice from 1 lemon
water

Steps

1
Crack two egg yolks into a small bowl, and whisk them thoroughly.
2
Add a nickel sized dollop of your favorite conditioner, to help apply the mixture more evenly to the hair.

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3
Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the bowl.
4
Add a small amount of water to the mixture, barely any, but just enough to give it a good consistency.
5
Whisk the ingredients thoroughly, until you can no longer see any sign of them ever being separate.
6
Apply the mixture evenly to your hair, make sure to get the scalp. The mixture should have a gel-like consistency. After the mix has been applied, wrap the hair in plastic wrap. Wash your hands well, and wait 2 hours.
7
Wash your hair thoroughly, and see the difference!

Community Q&A

Question

What color will this add to my hair?

Community Answer

This will lighten the natural shade of your hair. For example, if you have light brown hair, this method would give you more blonde hair.
Question

Can I apply this on damp hair?

Community Answer

Yes, that should be fine, but it's ideal to apply it to dry hair.
Question

Is it possible to make the dye a certain color?

Community Answer

Yes, you may add food coloring to the egg.

Warnings

Some people may be allergic to the eggs in this wikiHow, make sure to consult a doctor before doing anything you may regret.

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