Onion hair mask: what is the effect?
An onion mask is a fairly effective tool for hair care, however, not every woman decides to use it. In fact, with the help of onions, you can solve many problems: get rid of hair loss, from oily sheen, accelerate hair growth, make them thicker, etc.
However, most of the fair sex refuse to use a mask based on onion juice because of the pungent unpleasant odor that remains on the hair. In fact, it can be easily fixed with simple and safe procedures. Therefore, you should definitely use an onion mask to heal your hair and give it an attractive appearance. After all, onions are a vegetable that can be successfully used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology. Women were well aware of this in those days when the market did not have such an abundance of hair care products.
Content:
- Why is onion mask good for hair?
- How to use an onion hair mask correctly?
- How to rinse the onion properly?
- Onion hair mask recipes
- Useful tips for using an onion hair mask
Why is onion mask good for hair?
Most modern women are not used to trusting phrases about the usefulness of this or that product without any evidence. This is a fairly reasonable position. To understand all the benefits of onions for hair, you should refer to its chemical composition.
- Onions contain vitamins such as B1, B2, B6, C, B9, E, PP. Vitamin B1 is essential for hair to restore its structure and to stimulate growth. Lack of vitamin B6 contributes to hair loss, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Vitamin E stimulates the processes of cell renewal of the scalp, allows it to retain a sufficient amount of moisture, activates the production of collagen, eliminates dryness, itching and burning. Vitamin C helps to neutralize minor scalp inflammations. Vitamin PP is a real medicine for weakened hair, which prevents hair loss. Is it worth pointing out that the application of an onion mask to the scalp allows you to deliver all these beneficial substances directly to the hair follicles.
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Onions contain potassium and magnesium. These elements actively fight hair loss, postpone the appearance of early gray hair. Lack of potassium and magnesium in the body leads to the fact that the hair loses its natural shine, becomes dull, and begins to fall out.
- Onions contain essential oils, phytoncides, organic acids. After contact with the skin, they have a stimulating effect, resulting in increased blood flow to the hair follicles. This guarantees their better nutrition and saturation with nutrients.
It becomes clear that the onion mask is a real storehouse of nutrients that hair needs. At the same time, the product itself is affordable and cheap, which makes it even more attractive. In fact, regular use of onion masks can replace hardware procedures in beauty parlors.
Thanks to the course hair treatment with means based on onion juice or onion gruel, you can achieve the following effects:
- Accelerate the growth of new hair;
- Prevent hair loss by strengthening hair follicles;
- Get rid of dandruff by eliminating the fungus that provokes its appearance;
- Prevent early gray hair;
- Regulate the work of the sebaceous glands;
- Give hair shine, restore damaged structure.
In general, onion masks are used to heal hair. Therefore, it is recommended to apply them to everyone, without exception. After all, every day the hair is exposed to many negative factors: sunlight, cold, wind, blow-drying, pulling with tongs, hair coloring. Vitamins that come with food are sometimes not enough to maintain their beauty and health. That's when the onion mask comes to the rescue.
How to use an onion hair mask correctly?
It is necessary to apply the mask correctly, which will not only increase its effectiveness, but also make it possible to avoid the appearance of a persistent smell of onions.
- To prepare the mask, you need to use only onion juice. Gruel is not suitable for this purpose.
- The mask should be applied exclusively to the scalp and not spread over the entire length of the hair.
- The maximum holding time of the mask is 1 hour. The optimal time for its use is considered to be 30 minutes, no more.
- Before preparing the mask, it must be thoroughly filtered so that no onion particles remain in it.
- Do not leave the onion mask on your hair overnight. Otherwise, its active ingredients will be absorbed into the hair, and getting rid of the smell will be problematic.
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Before using the product, you need to conduct an allergy test. For this, the prepared mask is applied to the skin of the wrist and left for 15 minutes. If there is no negative reaction, then the product can be used to treat hair.
- All products that use onion juice should only be applied to dirty hair. A greasy film on their surface will prevent the appearance of a persistent odor after shampooing.
How to rinse the onion properly?
In order to properly wash off the onion mask from the hair, it is necessary to use only warm, but not hot water for this purpose. Be sure to use hair shampoo. You can reapply it if, after the first try, it was not possible to get rid of the onion smell.
You can find many recipes that can get rid of the smell of onions left after applying the onion mask.
The most effective and easy-to-prepare products that guarantee the absence of an unpleasant odor are:
- Infusion of chamomile or nettle. For its preparation, you can use raw materials in filter bags. In this case, it does not need to be filtered. To prepare a liter of this infusion, you need 4 filter bags and boiling water. It is necessary to insist the remedy for 30 minutes. Herbs such as oak bark or sage can also be used.
- Hair rinse with lemon teat or apple cider vinegar. To prepare it, you need a liter of warm water and the juice of one lemon, or a tablespoon of vinegar.
- You can use a shampoo with a few drops of any essential oil in it. Citrus oils perfectly neutralize the smell.
- Blue clay absorbs any odors well. It must first be diluted to a mushy state and applied to the hair for 5 minutes. After that, the head must be washed well with shampoo.
In addition, some of the onion juice masks already contain ingredients that make the scent less intense.
Onion hair mask recipes
Although onion juice is good for hair and scalp without any additional ingredients, masks based on it can be improved. The only condition is that the funds should be supplemented with products of natural origin. Otherwise, all benefits can be minimized.
The recipe for the classic onion mask. It is very simple and quick to prepare such a mask. You will need to take one medium-sized onion, grate it and squeeze the juice out of it using gauze. Use a brush to apply the juice to the scalp and massage a little. Then the hair should be wrapped in plastic and insulated with a terry towel. After 30-40 minutes, the mask must be washed off.
Onion masks that do not leave a scent on the hair. You can prepare masks with onion juice, which will contain products that neutralize the pungent odor.
Onion + kefir mask.
- To prepare it you will need:
- Onion juice (1 onion).
- Kefir (50 ml).
- Powdered cocoa (tablespoon).
- Two drops of orange essential oil.
All components must be connected. Any glass container can be used as a container. After that, the product is applied to the scalp using massage movements. You need to withstand it for half an hour, then rinse. This mask is great for women whose hair tends to quickly develop a greasy shine.
Henna + onion juice mask. These two components work well together.
To prepare a remedy you will need:
- 4 tablespoons of henna (you need to take a colorless powder).
- Juice of 1 onion.
- 2 teaspoons of vodka.
Henna needs to be poured with boiling water to make a thick gruel. The main component (onion juice) and vodka are added to it. The resulting composition is rubbed into the scalp with the help of massage movements and kept for 20 minutes.
Onion + mustard powder mask.
There will be no pungent odor on the hair if you use onion juice with mustard powder in the mask.
To prepare the medicinal composition you will need:
- Juice of 1 onion.
- 2 teaspoons of dry mustard.
- 2 tablespoons of honey and burdock oil.
All components must be mixed together and applied to the scalp. After 15 minutes, the mask is removed.
Onion hair mask with aloe extract. To make your hair stronger, you can use a recipe for making a mask based on onion juice and aloe. You will need 1 tablespoon of plant juice and a teaspoon of liquid buckwheat honey. All components must be mixed and applied to the scalp with light massage movements. After 40 minutes, wash your hair with shampoo.
A mask with onions and pressed yeast strengthens the hair well. To prepare it, you will need 1 teaspoon of yeast, which is poured into 1/2 cup of hot water and insisted for half an hour. Then the yeast is mixed with onion juice (2 tablespoons) and 3 drops of grapefruit essential oil. The resulting composition is rubbed into the scalp with light movements, a plastic cap is put on top of it and left for 20 minutes.
Onion and honey mask. To prepare it, you will need the juice of 1 onion, a tablespoon of honey, the same amount of burdock oil and brandy. All components must be thoroughly mixed and applied to the scalp. The exposure time is 1 hour.
An onion hair mask that stimulates hair growth. To prepare the mask, you will need to chop 1 onion and 2 cloves of garlic, and then squeeze the juice from the resulting mass. Add 1 yolk, 2 tablespoons of rosemary oil and a tablespoon of brandy to it. The finished mask is applied to the hair roots, insulated with a plastic cap and a terry towel. After 20-40 minutes, the composition must be washed off.
Useful tips for using an onion hair mask
- You can not use the tool continuously. The course of treatment should not exceed 15 procedures. They are carried out once every 3 days. The break must be at least a month.
- Do not apply an onion-based mask if there are purulent wounds, scratches or postoperative stitches on the scalp.
- Do not use onion masks to treat bleached, dry strands. After such a traumatic staining, you need to wait at least 2 weeks so that the skin can recover.
- Do not overexpose the mask. It should be left on the scalp for exactly the time indicated in the recipe. The effectiveness of the remedy does not depend on the duration of exposure, but on the regularity of the procedures.
- Onion masks are best done during the warmer months when there is no need to wear hats. This will clear the smell faster.
Another important tip is that when applying the mask to the hair, you need to try so that it does not get on the mucous membrane of the eyes. Otherwise, irritation cannot be avoided. After applying the mask, wash your hands thoroughly.
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The author of the article: German Olga Leonidovna, trichologist, specially for the website ayzdorov.ru
