With the help of onions, you can reanimate weak, neglected hair. The product contains a large number of vitamins and nutrients, the positive effect of which is not even fully understood in medicine.
In the composition of the onion are contained:
- Vitamins of group B, C, K, PP.
- Alkaloids (cycloalliin, thiopropional, methylallyin, kempferol);
- Squirrels;
- Carotene;
- Enzymes;
- Natural polysaccharide inulin;
- Microelements: potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, etc.
It is proved that a lack of vitamin PP leads to the death of hair follicles. This leads to hair loss and even baldness. Niacin in the onion nourishes the hair follicles, helps normalize microcirculation and regeneration of skin cells.
Vitamins that participate in cell synthesis strengthen and accelerate hair growth. Vitamin B12 promotes increased root nutrition, makes hair more thick, shiny and manageable.
Organic acids in the composition accelerate the natural processes of death of the skin, promote exfoliation of the skin surface, have an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. The combination of nutrients contributes to the effective and speedy elimination of dandruff.
Features of the use of onions for hair
Onion is a universal product for hair. Masks from this product are suitable for any type of hair. Onion juice can be used as the only component in the mask, and supplement it with auxiliary ingredients in order to enhance this or that effect.
Before using this product as an ingredient in masks, you need to know the existing contraindications. Onion juice is better do not use if:
- There are wounds and abrasions on the skin. Onions have an active effect on the skin, so it can only increase irritation and discomfort;
- Hair is dyed in bright color. Caustic onion juice can lighten or discolor hair. Before use, it is better to consult a specialist in painting;
- There is an allergy and individual intolerance to the product. You can conduct a small test to determine the reaction. To do this, lubricate onion juice with a small area of the skin at the bend of the elbow.
If after some time the skin does not turn red and starts to itch, you can safely use masks with onion juice.
In order for the onion mask to be as useful and effective as possible, you must follow a number of rules:
- Only onion juice should be used, not gruel. This is because onion puree is poorly washed off and gives an unpleasant odor, which is problematic to get rid of.
- A mask of onion should be applied only to the roots of the hair, rubbing the product with your fingers into the skin.
- The composition of any mask with onions will become more effective if it is heated in a water bath to 35-37 °.
- During the procedure, it is recommended to put on a shower cap and wrap your head in a bath towel.
- After the mask, you need to thoroughly rinse your hair with warm running water. In order not to leave an unpleasant odor, it is better to use special rinses.
Hair treatment with onion masks is carried out for one month.The course can be repeated with a break of 1-2 months. Procedures should be carried out 2-3 times a week, depending on the desired result.
Classic recipe for strengthening hair
If the hair is often exerted by an active chemical effect in the form of coloring or perm, the hair structure changes. The hair becomes stiff, weakened and difficult to style. Such hair will be perfectly helped by a mask from green onions.
For cooking, you need to washgreen onion shoots, finely chop and pass through a blender. Grind onions to a state of small gruel.
Apply the mask to the roots, and then wrap your head in polyethylene and a towel. The procedure is carried out50-60 minutes, and is repeated every week.
As a mask, you can use pure onion juice. To prepare, you need to chop the onion and squeeze it through cheesecloth.
Juice should be applied with a brush for coloring hair on the roots and leave for 15-20 minutes. To soften the effect of onions, it is recommended to add a few drops of any essential oil, such as lemon.
Onion mask against profuse hair loss
One of the most effective folk recipes against hair loss is a mask with onions and honey. Onion stimulates hair growth and strengthens them. The tool can also be used as preventative measures, for example, in the winter.
A mask will require ingredients in the following amounts:
- 20 ml of castor oil;
- 1 tbsp. l honey;
- 10 ml of onion juice.
The listed products must be mixed to a homogeneous mass and applied to the hair roots with massaging movements. The course is carried out for a month, 1 time per week. This is enough to stop the process of hair loss. If necessary, it is recommended to repeat the procedure at least after a month of rest.
Take care of your hair and nourish it with vitamins, especially in winter.
