Strong, luscious, shiny: Beer benefits for your hair

ET Online Apr 7, 2023

Say cheers to beer

Beer is believed to work wonders for the hair, especially for those with dry and damaged hair. Image Source: iStock

Why beer?

Beer is rich in malt, hops, yeast and water that are rich in nutrients. Image Source: iStock

Benefits

Here are the benefits of beer for your hair when applied topically.​ Image Source: iStock

Makes hair shiny

Rinsing your hair with beer makes them shiny, thanks to the nutrients present in malt and hops. Image Source: iStock

Adds volume

Applying beer on your hair is also said to add volume, thanks to the Vitamin B and proteins present in its ingredients. Image Source: iStock

Strengthens hair

The nutritioning components in beer is also believed to strengthen the hair. Image Source: iStock

Deep conditions

The barley found in some wheat beers is great for sealing the cuticle of the hair and can be used as a conditioning agent. Image Source: iStock

How to apply?

Pour 250 ml of beer in an uncovered cup and wait till it's flat. Rinse your hair with shampoo, then massage the beer through scalp and hair and leave on for 15 mins. Rinse and condition your hair as usual. Image Source: iStock

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