Find someone who doesn’t fascinate about strong, shiny and healthy hair, I’ll wait.

Everyone yearns for a luscious and voluminous mane. We all look longingly at the gorgeous hair of our favorite celebrities but most of us are too broke for a premium salon hair treatment. But what if I told you that you could have ahead of smooth hair just like Catherine Zeta-Jones and that too just by washing your hair with beer. (yes! you heard it right)

Beer is the Holy Grail to shinier, healthier hair because beer is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and everything that your hair’s been craving for.

According to Dr. Ryan Welter, the natural barley and hops found in beer increases its nutritional value and helps in attaining more structured and bodied hair.

Stylist Luigi Parasmo whose repertoire includes working for the likes of Versace, Armani, etc. believes that the alcohol in beer acts as a cleansing agent that also provides a softening effect.

But some experts disagree with the advantages of washing hair with beer. They assert that beer-wash can lead to bad hair-odour.

Dr Alex Bauman a hair restoration physician believes that the alcohol can have a drying- effect on some hair-types as it deprives the hair of the natural oils that are pivotal for healthier hair.

WHAT MAKES BEER GOOD FOR HAIR

A beer a day keeps bad hair at bay.

– Beer contains amino acids, minerals, antioxidants, vitamins.

– Beer reacts with the hair cuticles in the outer layer and assists the cells in realigning, making hair smooth and lively.

– Maltose and Sucrose present in beer enhances the hair-lustre and also leads to the strengthening of the cuticles.

– Blow drying, straightening, use of chemical products degrades hair quality. The beer protein helps in rejuvenating the hair.

– B-type vitamins present in beer make hair voluminous and bouncy.

– Hops acts as an astringent agent and eliminates any product residue or damage from harsh environmental exposure.

– Beer helps in thickening of hair strands and also detangles hair which consequently leads to less breakage.

– The pH level of beer is mostly similar to the pH level of human hair which makes it safe to use.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT BEER

First things first. Choosing the right beer for your hair is as important as knowing the right way to apply it.

The Dermatological Institute explains that beer-alcohol can eliminate the natural oils leaving hair dry and frizzy.

Many beers have high Alcohol By Volume (ABV) content that can be disastrous not only for your hair but for your body too.

You can try the 805 beer which is a light, refreshing blonde ale with subtle malt sweetness and just a little touch of hops. 805 beer has an ABV of just 4.7%.

HOW TO USE BEER FOR WASHING YOUR HAIR

The following ways will help you in using beer advantageously to maximize benefits and to purge away all the impurities from your hair.

STEP 1) DE-CARBONATE YOUR BEER

– Pour the beer in a container and let it sit for some time. Beer contains carbon dioxide which reacts with water to create hard water with high mineral content. This can entangle your hair.

– Alternatively, you can boil beer to diminish its alcohol content and then apply it after it completely cools down.

STEP 2) APPLY SHAMPOO

Apply your regular shampoo to revitalize your hair, preparing it to extract maximum benefits from the beer-wash.

STEP 3) TIME FOR THE BEER TO WORK ITS MAGIC

– Apply the oxidized beer and massage your head right down to the scalps. You can wear a shower cap for a few minutes to improve results.

– Rinse it off with cold water. There is no need to use conditioner as the beer itself is a natural conditioner.

ENHANCING THE BEER WASH

You can try the following combinations to improve the effects of beer on your hair.

1) BEER+JOJOBA OIL.

– This combination prevents hair fall and strengthens the cuticles.

2) HONEY+LEMON+BEER

– This combination eliminates frizz and roughness rendering your hair straight and luscious.

3) BEER+ RAW APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

– The enzymes present in raw vinegar improves hair texture and also works against dandruff.

ADVANTAGES OF WASHING YOUR HAIR WITH BEER

1) STRONGER HAIR

– Our hair goes through a lot of damage due to overexposure to a severe environment or due to excessive salon styling. These factors severely harm the cuticles.

– The Malt and Hops present in beer remedies the damage to these cuticles and helps in cell-reformation.

The result? Stronger and healthier hair !

2) LUSTROUS, VOLUMINOUS AND WELL TEXTURED HAIR

– Sucrose, antioxidants and vitamin B add a shiny texture to hair.

– Silica and numerous other minerals lead to better blood circulation around the scalp which promotes healthy hair growth and adds a ton of volume to your hair.

– The same Ph level helps in maintaining an even texture.

3) ADIEU SPLIT ENDS AND DAMAGED HAIR

Nobody loves split ends and neither does beer.

– A mixture of beer and vinegar can curb split ends by promoting hair growth.
– Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium are the perfect ingredients for reducing hair damage.
– Beer combined with Olive Oil is highly beneficial for stronger scalps.

Long story short beer is what your hair needs.

Beer works magically on damaged hair as it is abundantly replete with all important and indispensable nutrients and minerals that are essential for having healthier and stronger hair. For all those bad hair days that left you worried, beer is the cure as it gives you velvety hair that’ll surely leave everyone awestruck. Malt, barley, hops and other minerals found in beer don’t just improve the outer hair texture but strengthen it from within. So if you want a cost-effective remedy for dull hair don’t hesitate in giving your hair the much needed beer-wash treatment.