Cholesterol often gets an unfair reputation, but it helps your hair reach its potential. Here’s what you should know about cholesterol for your hair.
Moisture
Our hair needs fats and lipids for hydration and protection against environmental elements. Cholesterol is a hair treatment that moisturizes and softens dry or damaged locks, particularly on textured hair. However, it may weigh down fine hair.
One popular cholesterol hair treatment is mayonnaise conditioner, which provides sheen, luster, and softness to your hair. Choose treatments that combine moisture with protein for the best results based on your hair’s level of damage and dryness. Use as frequently as needed.
Strength
Fats, lipids, and protein play a vital role in strengthening individual strands. Cholesterol-rich treatments can rehydrate and strengthen damaged hair, especially coarse hair. Hair care products often contain cholesterol.
Apply cholesterol treatments once or twice weekly, depending on your hair condition. Follow label instructions to prevent excess buildup and residue.
Shine
Cholesterol, a yellow-white waxy lipid, is beneficial for hair health. Homemade cholesterol treatments using mayonnaise and egg yolks can restore shine and texture to damaged hair. This conditioning treatment is suitable for all hair types.
Use a cholesterol hair treatment weekly to restore protective lipids stripped from your hair due to heat damage and excessive styling. Test for reactions before use and apply only when your hair is healthier.
Flexibility
Cholesterol has positive impacts on hair health. It can be found in DIY treatments using ingredients like mayonnaise and egg yolks for textured hair. Cholesterinic acid in cholesterol provides moisture protection and maintains scalp pH balance.
