Apparently, using beer as your shampoo from time to time can be really beneficial for your scalp. Not only can it help strengthen your roots and get rid of dandruff, but it’s also said it can aid in the prevention of hair loss.
The maltose and sucrose are, according to reports, helpful when it comes to tightening your hair’s colour and creating a shine. Not only that, but they assist in repairing damage such as that rendered by split hairs or an irritated scalp.
So, how exactly does one wash their hair with the amber nectar?
Step 1
Poor the beer into a bowl (drink a beer first, just so as to steady yourself for what might appear to be a waste). Leave the beer for around 30 minutes to an hour, allowing for a reduction of alcohol and gas concentration.
Step 2
Shampoo your hair as you would normally, only substituting conditioner for beer. Slowly pour it into your hair in all its golden glory, while massaging gently with your free hand (between sips of beer, of course). Work it around for two minutes or so, while if the hair is split you can soak the tail in beer for five minutes to help with the repair work.
If you’re at all perturbed by the idea that you smell of beer – since when has that been an issue? – then simply reverse the process with beer first and shampoo second.
Step 3
Finally, rinse with water and dry your hair with a towel. Avoid the use of a hairdryer for the best results, while you should only opt for beer shampoo a maximum of three times a week.
By all reports, you should notice a difference after one or two applications. Stronger hair, less chance of it falling out, etc etc etc. And if it doesn’t work? Well, there’s always drinking it …
Share this article if you’ve got a mate that needs to stem his hair loss by shampooing with beer.