Benefits Of Applying Milk On The Hair
Milk is rich in proteins, vitamins, and antioxidants and is beneficial for health (1). It is often used in traditional recipes to keep the hair soft and smooth. While there is no scientific evidence to prove the efficacy of topical application of milk for the hair, anecdotal evidence claims that it conditions the hair and restores its natural shine. Let’s check out the other benefits of washing your hair with milk.
1. Reduces Split Ends
Excessive exposure to UV rays can damage your hair, affect the hair color and shaft’s integrity, and cause protein loss (2) This may make your hair brittle and cause split ends. Applying milk and milk cream can moisturize the hair and minimize split ends.
2. Conditions The Hair
If you have dry and frizzy hair, you can wash your hair with milk. The cream in milk smoothens the hair cuticles, moisturizes the strands, nourishes the scalp with milk nutrients, and works as a deep conditioner to keep your hair manageable, soft, and smooth.
3. May Help Control Hair Loss
If you want to try applying milk to your hair and see if it works for your hair type, you can follow the methods discussed below.
How To Apply Milk On Hair
Note: Use full cream milk or coconut milk for maximum hair benefits (if you are allergic to milk) You Will Need
200-300 ml of milk
Method You Will Need
200-300 ml of raw milk A spray bottle
Method Can we apply milk to hair daily? Yes, you can apply milk as a pre-wash treatment for an hour daily for soft and smooth hair. Does milk cause gray hair? No, milk does not cause gray hair. Gray hair may be caused by vitamin deficiencies (5). Milk contains essential vitamins and minerals which may slow down the graying of your hair (6). Does milk increase dandruff? Milk is rich in vitamins and minerals that may hydrate the scalp which may keep dandruff at bay. Can we apply milk on oily hair? Milk is rich in fat which may make your oily hair look more greasy. You will have to shampoo well afterwards if you apply milk on your hair.
