Is Honey Good For Your Hair?

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Zainub S.

May 31, 2014

Zainub S.

Recently I've heard that honey is good for your hair, I don't know whether it's true or not so I want to know your opinions? if it is, what does it do and what hair masks do you guys recommend?

Fer A.

May 31, 2014

Fer A.

Before taking a bath,cover you hair with honey let it there for 20 minutes and the take a bath and wash your hair normally (Tip:if you wash your hair with fresh water results are better)

Sanjana N.

May 31, 2014

Sanjana N.

My grandma used to tell me that it turns black hair grey.. so I've never tried even though I so badly want to try it..

Emily W.

Jun 1, 2014

Emily W.

Raw, unprocessed honey contains trace amounts of hydrogen peroxide. Used repeatedly over a long period of time, it can lighten hair. However, if you have any golden or red tones, you risk having orange tones if you lighten it this way.

Honey also has humectants. It will help seal moisture into the cuticle of the hair (note I say seal moisture, NOT moisturize). It is antibacterial as well, to a degree.

However, if you have pollen allergies/hay fever (or if you don't know if you do or don't), honey can cause an allergic reaction including hives, sneezing, nasal congestion, or even anaphylaxis.

I don't recommend using honey for anything topically, just because the risk of reaction is far greater than any benefit it would provide.

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