Are you going through hair loss? Did your hair stop growing? You already wasted tons of money buying expensive products and shampoos, but still, the problem still there ? I have a great new for you.You may not like to eat onion, but you will love to know what can onions do to your hair.
If you are dealing with hair loss, or suddenly your hair stopped growing, first of all you must try to find out why is it happening. And this is how Onion can help you. It is like this : many of hair problems are originated by bacterias, or fungus in the scalp, and onion has vitamins and minerals that that eliminate these bacterias once and for all.
Benefits Of Onions for Hair Growth
Sulfur : onions are very rich in sulfur. Sulfur also improves the production of collagen tissues which is necessary of the growth of hair. The sulfur content in the juice also has anti-bacterial properties and prevents the growth of fungi and bacteria on the scalp, which reduces the chances of losing hair due to these infections. Onion juice increases the strength of the hair and prevents thinning and breakage.
Arsobic Acid : it makes the blood run faster, thereby increasing the amount of oxygen delivered by the blood to the hair follicles,so it improves cellular respiration. It also rise collagen production, responsible for the elasticity of hair structure.
Essential Oils: these oils contained in onions possess anti-microbial, antiseptic and germicidal effect. These oils also restore lost nutrients to your scalp.
Quercetim: it possesses anti-inflammatory effect, and strong anti-oxidant. Potential antioxidants reserve the effects of premature greying.
Vitamins and Minerals : onion is rich in vitamins that can help repairing damaged cells, improving the appearance of your scalp and hair, leading to a brittle hair, and prevent split ends. Niacin is one of the vitamins contained in onions, and it is very effective when it comes to strengthening hair follicles. In some cases, using onion juices to your scalp can also improve the volume of your hair.
How to use Onion for Hair Growth
To use onion on hair growth treatments, you must first extract the juice, and to do so, you can use a food processor or blender, grater or juicer. Peel the required number of onions necessary to your hair, and cut them into pieces. You can put the onions in a blender or juicer and run it to extract the required amount of juice. In case you are using a grater, cut the onion into halves first, and then grate each half, squeeze out the juice from the grated onion using your hands. In the next recipes, I will stipulate the quantity of onion juice you need, but it is better if you calculate the required quantity you will need depending on the length of your hair.
Onion Juice and Yogurt
Yogurt is an excellent moisturizer and conditioner. Yogurt will make your hair look healthier and less prone to breakage. In addiction to that, yogurt also contains certain nutrients, and minerals that will effectively help to eliminate frizz, dandruff, itchy scalp and make your hair shiny.
Castor Oil is one of the most efficient oils to improve hair growth and combat hair loss. It carries ricinoleic and fatty acids that will accelerate blood circulation on your scalp, leading to a healthier and faster process of hair growth.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of onion juice.
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
- 2 tablespoons of yogurt.
- 1 teaspoon of Castor oil.
- In a small bowl mix all the ingredients together until you get a paste.
- Apply the mask on your hair, considering that you must especially focus on the scalp, and apply a shower cap.
- Leave it on for about 40 minutes or even for an hour.
- Rinse it off and wash your hair with shampoo.
- Apply twice or thrice a week for better results.
Onion and Coconut Oil
Coconut is one of the most popular oil in hair treatments. Coconut oil contains vitamins and nutrients that your hair can fully absorb. Applying coconut oil or combining it on hair masks will stimulate hair growth, prevent breakage, split ends and repair damaged hair.
Almond oil is an excellent moisturizer and it will also strengthen the hair follicles and increase hair growth.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of onion juice.
- 2 tablespoons of heated coconut oil.
- 2 tablespoons of almond oil.
- Mix all the ingredients together, and stir well.
- Apply the mask on your hair and leave it on for an hour.
- Rinse it off with shampoo and cold water.
Onion and Honey
Honey is very essential in hair masks. Due to its sugar levels it is an excellent emollient. Besides, honey prevents hair fall,strengthens the hair follicles and prevent infections and bacterias that may cause dandruff.
Olive Oil is very great for hair, it will penetrate deeply into hair follicles and shafts, moisturize the hair, and prevent it from breaking. In the other hand, olive oil will also repair damaged cells and make your hair growth healthier and longer.
- 2 tablespoons of onion juice.
- 2 tablespoons of honey.
- 1 egg yolk.1
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- In a small bowl mix all the ingredients together until you get a smooth paste.
- Apply the mixture on your hair, and massage your scalp for a few minutes.
- Apply an shower cap and leave the mixture on your hair for about 40 minutes.
- Rinse if off and wash your face with cold water.
Garlic contains a variety of minerals and vitamins. Due to all the vitamins and nutrients that garlic contains, garlic can increase blood circulation in the scalp, which is essential for hair growth.This oil can also reduce dandruff, prevent hair loss and solve hair thinning problems.
Eggs are packed with numerous nutrients and proteins. The protein found in eggs will nourish the hair roots, heal dry and damaged hair, prevent hair breakage and boost the process of hair growth.
- 4 tablespoons of onion juice.
- 4 garlic cloves.
- 1 egg yolk.
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
- In a small bowl grate garlic cloves into a mass and add other ingredients.
- Mix it well and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Apply the mask on your hair, and massage your scalp for a few minutes.
- Allow the mask to sit on your hair for about 40 minutes.
- Rinse it off and then wash your hair using your regular shampoo.
Avocado is very rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. Due to that, avocado can stimulate blood flow to the scalp, which will lead to faster hair growth. Avocado also has the ability to nourish and strengthen hair strands. Besides, avocado also help unclogging blocked follicles,moisturize the scalp and promote healthy hair growth.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of onion juice.
- Half or 1/4 of avocado.
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- 1 tablespoon of Castor oil
- In a small bowl mash the required amount of avocado with the onion juice.
- Add to the same bowl olive oil and Castor oil and stir well until you get a fine paste.
- Apply the mixture on your hair and let it sit for about 40 minutes.
- Rinse it off and wash your hair with your regular shampoo.
You can pick the recipe that you would like to try and start applying to achieve longer hair, and reduce hair loss. Recipes including onion juice can help you getting rid of premature grey hair. It is recommended to apply a shower cap after applying these masks on your hair. Also feel free to stay longer than 40 minutes with these masks, actually, for better results allow the mask to sit for an hour.
Many people don’t like the smell of onion, so if you don’t want to spend the rest of the day with your hair smelling like onion, include one tablespoon of brandy, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to your recipe. In case you want to apply two or three tablespoons of these ingredients, apply the mask only once in a week, because these ingredients, especially brandy, can cause dryness of hair when applied more than once in a week.
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