Many years after and even in the wake of the availability of such an expanse of knowledge, ‘old wives tales’ continue to circulate, spread from person to person and handed down from generation to generation. Whilst some of these takes have been debunked for a very long time now, there are still a couple of others that can be said to still be actively flying around.
The major reason for the existence of these ‘myths’ is the difference in opinions as well as the fact that some people claim that they do work. One of these is the belief that good old whiskey might just be the hair loss remedy that you have been seeking. Now to the question; is this just a myth like the others or does it, in fact, hold some water.
For a very long time, whiskey has been linked to a lot of beauty care processes such as combating oily skin and of course, hair loss. Now, whiskey is primarily made out of grains and mainly comprises corn, barley or wheat as its primary component.
These seeds are known to be very rich in vitamin C which is great for hair, therefore it would be safe to say that any drink made out of these seeds should carry the same property. Therefore, we can safely say that whiskey should, in fact, have a positive effect when it comes to matters relating to hair.
However, what kind of positive effect are we talking about? Regrowth? Maintains healthy hair? A healthy scalp? Prevent hair loss? Well, this is exactly where we are headed.
What Exactly Does Whiskey Do for the Hair?
A close look at all of the hair and skin treatments where whiskey is recommended would show you that whiskey is indeed pretty effective when it comes to maintaining a hair, otherwise, why else would it be mentioned so often?
Apart from maintaining healthy hair, fighting baldness is another touted function that interests a whole lot of people. So here’s the answer you are looking for, good old whiskey could indeed be a hair loss remedy provided you make use of it the right way. Here’s one way to go according to Scottish Field.
First, you would need to warm up some olive oil; just enough so that it is warm but not at all close to boiling point. Add egg yolk and a single teaspoon of whiskey and mix it up real good. After stirring it long enough, you would end up with a mask that you can easily apply to your scalp. According to the magazine, it works very well for someone who has a bald head as well.
After applying the mixture generously all over your head, you should wrap your head in plastic and apply pressure using a towel or a scarf. The concoction should typically stay for about an hour after which it can then be washed off.
Usually, this treatment is done just once in a day but seeing that it is made with completely natural ingredients, you should be able to do this as many times as you want.
A number of other mixtures such as this can also be made with whiskey since the materials required always turn out to be stuff that you’ve got lying around. Given the right recipes, you could create mixtures for treating your hair and a number of other purposes. As a matter of fact, it may also help with faster regrowth of hair that has fallen off as well as guaranteeing great hair quality in the long run.
There are more things to try, of course, as whiskey is not one’s best bet when it comes to hair regrowth. There are expert tips my friend tried and they worked on his scalp – It’s Will who owns HairGuard.com and keeps talking about hairy stuff there.
Other Beauty-related Uses of Whisky
- Battling Oily Skin
Oily skin can be a great nuisance for so many reasons. One very common one, however, is that it can lead to ache on your body and face and even scalp if left untreated. Acne on your scalp would be an impedance to applying any hair growth mixtures on your head but the good news is that whiskey is here to save the day. Whiskey contains a significant number of properties that can help to combat oily skin.
In terms of being a skincare solution for oily skin, whiskey functions mainly due to the fact that it can be used as an antiseptic. Since acne results from massive buildups of excess oil, applying a whiskey-based solution could help to dehydrate your skin.
Similarly, it would get rid of inflammations that may have occurred as a result of your acne. The alcohol in the whiskey gets rid of the dirt and bacteria which of course is what reacts to form the inflammations in the first place. A mixture of few drops of lemon juice alongside two whiskey teaspoons is all you need. After mixing, apply it directly on your face and scalp.
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- Hair Conditioning
Whiskey can also be used as a hair conditioner, especially when you want your hair to look really shiny. Also, it does keep your hair healthy as well. To make this conditioner, all you need to do is make a mixture of whiskey and an egg, apply it on hair after stirring thoroughly and you can wash it off after about 15 minutes.
- Hair Conditioning
- Anti-aging
Whiskey is a well-known dehydrating agent and this property comes into play here. If you don’t want your skin aging badly, all you need to do is make a mixture of egg white from one egg, a spoon of powdered milk and two spoons of whiskey. After stirring it into a firm mixture, apply it to your face and wash it off after a while. It is known to produce amazing results.
Apart from all of these other applications, recall that the major need for whiskey is for it to be drunk. Therefore while you’re taking a sip or two, recall that there are other uses for it and since you’ve got it at your disposal anyway, you’re good to go!
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