Onions are widely used in household use. This is not only a food product, but an indispensable tool in a medical kit.
The beneficial properties of onions in combination with other components provide an effective effect on the skin. Onion prevents hair loss, strengthens and heals the roots, and also eliminates dandruff. Hair masks with onion juice provide excellent care for both dry and oily curls.
Useful properties of onions for hair
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 contains:
- 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.
The most effective onion hair masks
To ensure that the mask provides an effect and, conversely, does not harm the hair, you need to prepare a fresh mask before each use. Regardless of how you store the mixture, it will lose most of its beneficial properties after 24 hours.
If during the application of the mask you feel a burning sensation, then the procedure should be stopped. In the second procedure, add less onion.
It is recommended to keep any onion mask on the hair for no more than 20 minutes, as a small burn may appear on the skin. It is recommended to apply the mixture on dry and clean hair, but the hair should not be washed right before the procedure.
The most effective recipes for onion juice are powerful:
- Stop hair loss;
- Help get rid of dandruff;
- Nourish dry hair;
- To regulate the balance of fat secreted by the skin;
Only regular use and following the recommendations will give a favorable result from the mask.
The classic recipe for an onion mask to strengthen 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 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 a preventative measure.
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.
Dandruff recipe
Owners of dry hair are not recommended to make mono dandruff masks only from onions. This can dry the skin and add extra peeling. For this type of hair, it is recommended to reduce the concentration of the vegetable, diluting it with various essential oils, as well as sour cream, cream and egg white.
If you have a greasy type of hair, then add alcohol tinctures, milk, mustard or some essential oils to the mask.
Dry hair a mask recipe with castor oil and vodka is suitable.Castor oil will not allow to dry the scalp, and alcohol will have an antibacterial effect, which will enhance the effect of onion juice.
To prepare the mixture, you need to mix:
- 1 tbsp. l castor oil;
- 1 tbsp. l onions twisted in a blender;
- 1 tbsp. l vodka (or 70% alcohol).
The resulting mass should be applied to the hair roots and held for 40-60 minutes. The wellness course is 1-2 months, it is recommended to carry out the procedure 2 times a week.
If hair is oily, then castor oil can be removed from the recipe, thereby eliminating the appearance of excess fat on the surface of the head.
Mask with onion juice for oily hair
This mask will help renew skin cells, activates hair growth, as well as gently dry the roots and balance the release of fat.
Structure masks:
- 2 tbsp. l onion juice;
- 1 tbsp. l honey;
- 1 tbsp. l burdock oil;
- 1 tbsp. l kefir;
- 1 tbsp. l cognac;
- 1 tbsp. l sea salt.
All the ingredients are mixed and rubbed into the roots of the hair with massage movements. The resulting mass is kept on the head for 1 hour and washed off with warm water. Yes, a greater effect is recommended to wrap your hair in a bath cap and towel.
Onion mask for dry hair
Dry, damaged hair will help restore essential oils. This type of hair needs additional nutrition and hydration, as the curls often look weak.
For the mixture you need:
- 1 tbsp. l honey;
- 2 tbsp. l onion juice;
- 1 chicken yolk;
- a few drops of burdock oil;
The ingredients must be mixed and applied to the scalp. Unlike other masks with onion juice, this must be distributed from the roots to the tips. The mask is kept on the head for 20-30 minutes and washed off with water. The procedure can be carried out 1-2 times a week.
Mask of onion and garlic to restore hair
Baldness is a common problem in this century. Excessive hair loss can be a consequence of both a genetic predisposition and an improper lifestyle.
Abundant, prolonged loss of hair leads to baldness. Most often, men suffer from this. To restore hair, you need to restore and activate growth inside the damaged follicles.
For cooking masks would need:
- 40 ml of onion juice;
- 40 ml of garlic juice;
- 1 yolk;
- 20 ml burdock oil;
- 20 ml of brandy.
The components must be mixed and distributed in a massaging motion over the head. Keep the mask on the skin for 30-40 minutes, and then rinse. The procedure is recommended to be carried out 2-3 times a week for 2 months. After 1-1.5 months of rest, the course can be repeated.
How to get rid of the smell of onions?
With a large number of useful properties, hair masks with onion juice have one big drawback - persistent odor. Because of this consequence, some people refuse to use the ingredient in favor of others. But few know that unpleasant odors can be avoided by taking a series of preventive measures.
To avoid bad smell onions on the hair you need:
- Filter the juice of the onion from the pulp very carefully. The pulp contains a large concentrate of substances that cause odor;
- To eliminate the smell, lemon juice can be added to any hair mask. If you are afraid that lemon juice will dry your scalp, you can add the flesh of a banana or 5 drops of lavender, orange or tea essential oil;
- When rinsing your hair with warm water, add a little apple cider vinegar.
If you plan to make a mask for the first time on very weakened hair, then it is likely that more decisive actions will be required to eliminate the smell.
The thing is that weakened hair absorbs any organic matter several times faster than healthy ones. Refuse to make masks from the bow is not worth it.
During the procedure with onions you can cook odor mask from henna. To do this, mix 1-2 tbsp. l colorless henna with a little hot water. The resulting mass in consistency should resemble sour cream.Henna should be infused in water for 10-15 minutes, after which it can be applied to the head.
If necessary, to enhance the effect, 1 tbsp can be added to henna l kefir and a few drops of lemon or orange essential oil.
