L’onion water will one day replace the rice water on our hair (and in our hearts)? If surprising, this trick acclaimed by the rapper Cardi B as a “homemade” treatment to enhance her long hair, it’s nothing out of the ordinary. In fact, the onion would be rich in benefits for the scalp and for the lengths. We explain to you.
What are the benefits of onion water for hair?
L’onion water is rich in nutrients which, on paper, are very good for hair and skin health: it contains antioxidants and vitamins, but it is also anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, which would have the advantage of promote growth but also rebalance the scalp, soothe itching and eliminate dandruff.
Despite everything, it is important to keep in mind that although its followers are convinced of its benefits, the effects of onion on hair have been little studied.
The dermatologist Jodi LoGerfo explains this to the magazine Byrdie :
There was a small study published in the Journal of Dermatology that tested onion juice as a treatment for alopecia areata. He concluded that onion juice was effective in inducing hair growth, but the mechanism by which it worked was unclear. The downside was that the study contained a very small number of participants.
At best, the hair acquires shine, strength and precious millimeters, and at worst… not at all! Apart from perhaps a slight smell of pissaladière that would follow us on our trail …
How to make onion water for hair?
To make your own onion water at home, there are several possibilities. That of Cardi B, which is made up of boil the onion wedges (yellow or red, it doesn’t matter) then recovering the infused cooking water is the simplest, but there are others.
Some people grate the onion (or pass it in a blender), then squeeze the pulp into a colander, placed over a bowl, to collect the juice which they then dilute in a volume of water, and others leave the bulb to infuse overnight. in a Château – La-Pompe jar.
How to use onion water for hair?
The precious liquid, which can be stored for up to five days in the refrigerator, can be used as pre-shampoo treatment for the scalp or like rinse off the waterbut it can also be used customize your usual shampoo mixing a tablespoon of onion water with a small amount of hair product, just before washing the hair.
As Dr. LoGerfo explains to the journal Byrdie, the real challenge is not being able to apply it correctly, but enduring the smell ! Adding lemon juice, rose water, or apple cider vinegar can help mask the potent scent of the herb while promoting a healthy scalp. A few drops of essential oils rosemary cineola (prohibited during pregnancy and breastfeeding), true lavender or ylang ylang III can also be considered to limit the onion scent.
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Source: Madmoizelle
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