Massage is your answer to relieve stress and release tension as it improves the scalp’s (and hair’s) blood circulation levels — and frees the hair roots of dry sebum. Onion Oil (for a head massage) can be used both ways – as it is or in the form of a hot oil treatment.
To use Onion Oil without heating it, take a few drops of the oil into your palms and gently massage it onto your scalp for at least 5-7 minutes. Leave it to rest for 30 minutes and wash it off with a mild shampoo. Do this 1-2 times a week for improved results.
Alternatively, as a hot oil treatment, mix Onion Juice into a carrier oil (like that of Almonds or Olives) and heat it using the double-boiler method to ensure the maximum retention of nutrients. Apply the mix onto your scalp, all the way down through the length of your hair and leave it to rest overnight. Wash it off the next day, using a mild shampoo. Follow through with a nourishing conditioner of your choice.
Did You Know?
Ayurveda advocates that the ideal way to take care of your hair (and skin) is to prepare concoctions fresh with the finest ingredients of the season, following age-old recipes.
Controls Hair Loss And Encourages Re-Growth
Rich in Sulfur and Potassium, Onion Oil has been known to strengthen split ends and prevent breakage, and firm hair strands. It helps maintain the pH of the scalp and hair roots which facilitates the growth of new hair follicles.
DIY Remedy : In a blender, add ½ a cup each of chopped Onions and Curry Leaves, and blend to form a fine, dry paste. Add this paste to a pot. Next, add 200 ml of Pure Virgin Coconut Oil (which will act as a carrier oil) to the mix, and heat on a low flame. After 5-10 minutes, increase the flame and let the mixture come to a boil. Reduce the heat again and let it simmer for 15 minutes until you notice that the oil’s colour begins to darken. Leave it overnight to rest. Strain the mixture, the next morning, in a sieve and pour the oil into an air-tight container. Apply this oil generously, once a week, to experience improved results.
Acts As An Anti-Dandruff Agent
The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of Onion Oil help treat dandruff and ward off any scalp infections present in the roots of the hair. The bioactive compounds in Onion Oil help nourish follicles, reduce breakage, and add volume to hair from the root to the tips.
DIY Remedy : Boil two freshly-cut Beetroots in a pot. Let them cool and then smash them to form a paste. Pour this paste into a bowl and add 1 tbsp. of Onion Juice to the mix. Gently massage onto the scalp in a circular motion and leave it overnight to rest. Wash it off the next morning, using a mild SLS/SLES-free hair cleanser.
Lends Lustre And Softness To The Hair The antioxidants and flavonoids in Onions increase the scalp’s blood circulation levels which in turn help volumise and add shine to the tresses. Onion hair oil benefits as it also de-frizzes the tresses and helps deeply condition them as well.
DIY Remedy: Peel 2-3 large Red Onions and chop them roughly into 4-5 small chunks. Add these chunks into a blender and whizz them nicely to form a semi-fine paste. Take the paste into a fine, muslin cloth and squeeze all the juice out in a bowl. To this, add 1 tbsp. of Organic Honey and 1 tsp. of fresh Lime Juice, and stir well until the mixture emulsifies. Apply this mix using a cotton pad on the scalp and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Wash it off with a gentle hair cleanser of your choice and follow with a conditioner.
