By Philip Kingsley
Yesterday Michael Winner revealed that he washes his hair every day in beer. Here he explains why and leading trichologist Philip Kingsley explains whether this and other old wives’ tales treatments really work.
BEER
This is an extremely old-fashioned method, but when all the liquid evaporates from the hair as it dries, a residue of hops and barley from the beer is left. This coating does give the hair more body and weight, but you’ll be walking around smelling like a brewery. It’s also quite expensive – though I’m sure Michael Winner can afford it.
