The onion of the Amaryllidaceae family is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables. The red or brown colored small vegetable carried an important role in every civilization. The organized cultivation of onion plants started from 3500 B.C. And ever since then it has grabbed the limelight in our kitchens.
Today, onion is a common vegetable as it is easy to grow in any climatic condition and soil type. Believed to have its origin in Central Asia, this vegetable has countless benefits. It has also been mentioned in the Holy Scriptures. There are many types of Onions, but the most common ones are Yellow Onions, White Onions, Red Onions, Sweet Onions, Green Onions, and etcetera.
Filled with Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Potassium, Calcium, Sulphur, and Fibres; Onion fights several diseases. It improves our eyesight, assures good sleep, fights cancer, regulates blood sugar level, ensures good heart health, and helps in proper digestion, among other benefits. Well, it not only prevents harmful diseases and has been a part of our diet but even takes care of our hair.
Yes, you heard it right. Onion is a magical ingredient for maintaining healthy and lustrous hair. How? let’s read this article to know more about the onion benefits for hair.
The onion has several good nutrients. Both raw and cooked onions are rich in fiber and carbohydrates. Fresh onion contains 89% water in it. And there’s much more on the list; it is an abundant source of Vitamin C, Folate (B9), potassium, and Vitamin B6.
Onion juice fights against dandruff and various scalp infections making hair grow faster. It even adds volume to the hair. It gives a shine to the hair. As onion is rich in Sulphur, it prevents breakage and makes the hair thick and strong. Massaging onion juice in hair circulates blood circulation and therefore helps in hair growth.
# Onion and Egg Hair MaskTake 1 spoon of onion juice, 1 egg and few drops of lavender essential oil. Mix the three ingredients perfectly and apply all over the scalp and hair. Leave the mask for 30-40 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
The onion will make the hair stronger and the egg will boost the hair with nutrients and proteins. This mask can be applied twice a week.
# Onion and Honey Hair MaskTake one onion and make the juice out of it. Add 2-3 drops of honey to it, followed by few drops of rosemary essential oil. Apply this mixture on your scalp and hair and cover it with a shower cap. You can wash it off after 30 minutes or leave it for longer.
This mask works amazingly for hair loss. Honey makes the hair smooth and shiny, while onion juice enriches the blood circulation and helps in hair growth.
# Onion and Garlic Hair MaskMix one spoon of onion oil, one spoon of garlic oil and one spoon of olive oil in a bowl. Apply it on the scalp and leave it for an hour. Wash it with any shampoo.
This mask increases hair growth and makes hair thicker.
# Onion and Curd Hair MaskMix 2 spoons of curd with 2 spoons of onion juice. Apply the mixture to your scalp and hair. Rinse it off after an hour or so.
This hair mask not only adds shine to the hair but also prevents hair fall and brittle hair.
# Onion and Aloe Vera Hair MaskTake 2 spoons of onion juice, 1 spoon of aloe vera juice and ½ spoon of olive oil. Mix all the ingredients and massage it on the scalp for a few minutes. Leave it for at least 15 minutes and finally rinse it with a shampoo.