What's the secret behind Catherine Zeta-Jones' soft tresses? Cracking open a cold one.The 43-year-ol...

1. Beer for Beautiful Hair: Does It Work?
What's the secret behind Catherine Zeta-Jones' soft tresses? Cracking open a cold one.
The 43-year-old actress has long been a fan of using beer to condition her famous mane and she's
not alone. For centuries, women have relied on this old wives' tale to get shiny, irresistibly touchable
hair. And while the idea of smelling like a dingy dive may turn some off from the treatment, experts
say there may be some benefits to this regimen.
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"Because beer is rich in proteins and vitamins, through the natural barley and hops, it does contain
nutrients for helping to develop healthy hair," explains Dr. Ryan Welter, a Massachusetts-based hair
restoration surgeon. "Many people have thus seen the benefits of fuller, thicker and more bodied
hair through the use of a beer rinse. However, it's not acting on growing hairs, but rather existing
ones. There is no evidence beer can help hair grow."
Stylist Luigi Parasmo, who has worked for on runway shows for couture brands like Versace, Armani
and Dolce & Gabbana, also believes beer can make everything better, at least in the hair
department.
"Beer works well because the alcohol acts as a cleansing and shine agent," says Parasmo. "It has a
softening effect as well."
For those wary of the smell and mess that comes with a beer rinse, beauty companies have already
launched similar products that can cut down on time. There's LUSH's Cynthia Sylvia Stout
shampoo, which promises to provide volume and shine with a smell that's "delicious, just like a
brandy, stout and lemon cocktail." There's also BRÖÖ, a hops and barley-based hair care line that
insists on strengthening weak manes for fuller, thicker results.
But some experts say it might not be worth it.
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"Aside from the awkwardness of trying to use beer from a can or bottle in the shower, I don't think
you want to worry about having to rinse it all out and risk your head of hair smelling like a frat
party," says hair restoration physician Dr. Alan Bauman. "Most of the positive reviews I've found in
my research seem to be from those who work for companies that produce beer shampoo -- not a
good sign."
There are several other drawbacks for trying to use beer for gorgeous hair. The alcohol could be too
drying for some, which could potentially strip away the natural oils hair needs to maintain overall
good health. And there seems to be conflicting opinions on how beer should be used for
maximum results. Dr. Welter says beer should first be boiled to lower its drying alcoholic content.
Once it properly cools down, it can then be applied directly on clean hair before completely rinsing
out. On the other hand, Parasmo recommends putting beer in a spray bottle and lightly spritzing as a
leave-in conditioner.

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But when celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena was asked the same question, he offered a different
approach to achieve "luscious, shiny hair."
"For a hygienically acceptable application, at the end of a shower, pour a flat beer over your hair
straight from your roots," says Mena. "Let it sit for 3-4 minutes and rinse with cold water to increase
shine. To avoid the stench that can come with beer, follow-up with a fragrant conditioner."
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