JHANVI KAPOOR

 

JACQUELINE FERNANDEZ

 

Sara Loren/Mona Lizza

ONION JUICE FOR HAIR GROWTH

 

HOW ONION JUICE FOR HAIR GROWTH AND PREVENTS LOSS OF HAIR

When added to the hair and scalp, onion juice can provide extra sulfur to support strong and thick hair, thus preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth. The sulfur from onions may also help promote collagen production. Collagen in turn helps the production of healthy skin cells and hair growth.

Onion’s anti-inflammatory properties may help soothe an itchy scalp. You can also combine onion extract with other natural ingredients to calm your scalp.

Some combinations to try include:

• 2 tbsp. onion juice and 1/2 tbsp. raw honey
• 1 tsp. olive oil and 3 tsp. onion juice
• 3 tbsp. onion juice, 5 tsp. coconut oil, and 1 tsp. lime juice

You can apply one of these combos to your scalp, then wash it away with a mild shampoo after about 20 to 30 minutes.

Here are all the reasons why onion juice helps with hair growth so effectively...

• Applying onion juice to your scalp is a great way to boost an antioxidant called enzymes, which is why you see a rapid increase in hair growth. 
• The sulphur content in onion is what helps to nourish your strands and stimulate dormant hair follicles to reduce hair fall and boost hair growth.
• Since onion juice is a great source of antioxidants, it helps prevent environmental damage. This means that regularly massaging your scalp with onion juice reverses as well as delays the greying of hair.
• The antibacterial properties of onion juice keep scalp infections at bay, ensuring a healthy hair growth. Additionally, regularly applying onion juice is a great way to see a definite reduction in hair fall.

Coconut oil + onion juice

Step 01: In a small bowl, take some onion juice, coconut oil .

Step 02: Stir all the ingredients together until the mix well.

Step 03: Apply this mixture to your hair and scalp using fingers and massage the scalp for a couple of minutes and leave it on for about 30-45 minutes.

Step 04: Wash your hair thoroughly with a mild shampoo and conditioner.

Benefits: Combining coconut oil with onion juice works like a miracle on damaged, thinning hair. Coconut oil is a rich source of medium-chain fatty acids including lauric acid, capric acid, and caprylic acid. These healthy fats have strong anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial properties. They help to keep the scalp healthy by getting rid of fungus and bad bacteria that may be lurking on your scalp. And healthy scalp is the foundation for growing thick, beautiful hair. Use on alternate days for the best results. 

Castor oil + onion juice

Step 01: In a mixing bowl, combine together equal proportions of castor oil and onion juice.

Step 02: Stir them well until they blend together and form an even mixture.

Step 03: Apply this mixture to your scalp and gently massage in a circular motion for a couple of minutes.

Step 04: Leave this mixture on your scalp for about an hour.

Step 05: Wash it off with a mild cleanser and conditioner.

Benefits: When it comes to natural remedies for hair growth, castor oil tops the list. It is one of the most popular and commonly used oil to boost hair growth and make them stronger. This oil also helps thicken your hair and helps maintain hair health. When castor oil is used in combination with onion juice for hair growth, it works really effectively to reduce hair fall and increase the volume and thickness of your hair. Use on alternate days for the best results. 

Eggs + onion juice

Step 01: Break open an egg and separate the egg white from the yolk.

Step 02: In a mixing bowl, combine together the egg white and onion juice. Whisk the two together until you get a smooth mixture.

Step 03: Apply this mixture onto your scalp and work it down through the length of your hair. Keep it on for about half an hour. 

Step 04: Wash it off with cool water and a gentle shampoo.

Benefits: If there is one ingredient that really works wonders to deal with a variety of hair problems, then it has to be eggs. Mixing egg whites with onion juice is a super effective remedy to promote hair growth. This hair mask consists of the nutritional value of eggs and the growth-boosting properties of onion juice. Thanks to the high protein content of eggs, this hair mask nourishes and conditions your scalp to keep it clean and healthy. This is what helps boost hair growth and make your hair super healthy, strong and thick. Use 1-2 times a week for best results. 

Note: Mix a fragrant essential oil in this mixture as that will help combat the strong pungent odour of onion juice and eggs. 

Ginger juice + onion juice

Step 01: Mix equal parts of onion juice and ginger juice in a non-metallic bowl. 

Step 02: Apply the mixture all over your scalp and massage gently in a circular motion.

Step 03: Leave the mixture in your hair for about an hour. If the overwhelming smell of ginger and onion bothers you, cover your head with a shower cap. 

Step 04: Wash thoroughly with a mild, sulphate-free shampoo. 

Benefits:  Ginger is a popular health and beauty remedy in both Ayurveda and Homeopathy. The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger make it ideal to improve scalp health, boost blood circulation, arrest hair fall and improve the overall quality of your tresses. Use on alternate days for the best results. 

Honey + onion juice

Step 01: Mix equal parts of honey and onion juice in a small glass bowl. Whisk it together in order to get a smooth paste. 

Step 02: Apply the mixture all over your scalp and massage gently in a circular motion. Make sure to use the tip of your fingers in order to minimize tugging on your roots.

Step 03: Leave the mixture in your hair for about half an hour. You might notice some honey dripping caused due to the heat in your scalp, so just keep a tissue handy.

Step 04: Wash thoroughly with a mild, sulphate-free shampoo. 

Benefits:  Honey is well known for its moisturising and nourishing properties. It is actually an emollient, which means it absorbs moisture from the air and binds it to your hair. When combined with onion juice, this recipe can boost hair growth while making sure that your mane stays hydrated and glossy. Use 2-3 times a week for best results. 

1) How to remove the smell of onion from my hair?

A. There are a couple of ways to get the smell of onion out of your hair. Use a fragrant clarifying shampoo, rinse with a mixture of lemon juice and water, add drops of tea tree essential oil and witch hazel to your hair cleanser or do an ACV (apple cider vinegar) rinse.

2) Can I leave onion juice in my hair overnight?

A. For first-timers, it is not recommended to leave onion juice in hair overnight. However, if you are familiar with the DIY treatment, you can leave it overnight. Just lay a towel down to avoid getting it on your pillows!

3) Are there any side effects of onion juice for hair

A. Pure onion juice can sometimes cause redness and itching for people with sensitive skin. Also, do not use the ingredient for serious hair issues like alopecia, as it can irritate your scalp further and lead to more hair loss.

The daily routine of 17 CEOs

Jim Citrin at Yahoo! Finance set out to study the daily routine of 20 CEOs. Surprisingly, he received responses to his survey from 17 of the 20 CEOs polled. Jim’s questions were focused around their daily routines. There was overwhelming similarity between the daily routines of all the CEOs. The following are the most interesting to me:


Start early

This is the part of your morning routine over which you have the greatest control. To fit it all in, it’s a must to start early. The latest any of the surveyed executives wake up is 6 a.m., and almost 80 percent wake up at 5:30 or earlier.

The early-bird-gets-the-worm award goes to Padmasree Warrior, chief technology officer for Motorola, who rises at 4:30 a.m., spends an hour on email, reads most of the news online, and then does an hour of either cardio or resistance training each morning. This allows her to get her son ready for school and drop him off, and still get to work by 8 or 8:30 in the morning.

Exercise every morning.

It’s often difficult to find a way to fit exercise into your busy schedule, but knowing that some of the most successful businesspeople do so might motivate you to find a way to work it into your routine.

More than 70 percent of the business leaders in my survey perform their exercise in the morning, while 15 percent find a way to do it during the day (one does it late at night before turning in). Only two of the executives admit to not exercising on a regular basis, although one said, “I know I should.”

The individual who demonstrates the greatest exercise discipline is the CEO of a high-performing global technology company (I promised him anonymity so as not to blow his cover). “I exercise at lunchtime,” he says. “I block the time every single day. This is because I’m a runner and that’s the best time to run outside all year long.”

Make family time.
Many business leaders find that the morning encourages important family time. Some have breakfast with their families or make taking kids to school a central part of the morning routine.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice managing partner Kevin Conway lingers at home when he can to help send off all three kids to school. Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media Corporation, says, “I try to talk one of my kids into going outside to get the paper, but end up getting it myself. I then have breakfast with my wife and kids, help the latter get dressed, and drive the older boys to the bus stop at 7:40 a.m.”

Benefits of Turmeric for a Flawless Skin

Turmeric or 'haldi', is one of India’s most widely used spices. Not only it is used to add colour and taste to our food but also as a cosmetic. It has also become a part of our rituals. One of the most important ceremonies of Indian weddings is the 'haldi' ceremony where a paste made of turmeric is applied to the bride and the groom’s body as part of their marriage preparations.

Turmeric has been used as beauty product over the centuries. Here are some properties of turmeric that you can use to cure seven common problems and get a flawless skin.  

Signs of Ageing

Turmeric is an excellent exfoliating agent and can help you defeat the signs of ageing. Take besan(gram flour) and turmeric powder in equal proportions and prepare a paste by adding water. You may alternately prepare this paste in raw milk or even yoghurt. Apply it evenly on your body and leave it till it dries off. Wash it off with lukewarm water and scrub your face gently in circular motion. 

Wrinkles

• You can use turmeric in combination with other ingredients to manage your wrinkle woes.
• Add raw milk and tomato juice to rice powder and turmeric powder. Apply the paste and let it stay until it dries. Lactic acid present in milk will help peel off the dead skin cells.
• You can add turmeric powder in buttermilk and sugarcane juice. This will work the best for dark circles and wrinkles.
• Turmeric-honey paste can be applied on the face and neck to help exfoliate skin and keep a check on pores. 

Acne

• Not only does turmeric take care of the scars and inflammation but also reduce oil secretion by sebaceous glands.
• To prepare turmeric scrub, add a few drops of water and lemon juice to turmeric powder. Apply the paste on the acne affected area and leave it for about 15 minutes. Gently scrub it off your face with plain water.
• You can also use turmeric and sandalwood mixture as an acne face pack and wash it off in approximately 10 minutes.
• For acne scars, dab a mixture of turmeric and plain water and leave it on the marks for 15 minutes.

•   To control oil secretion, prepare a paste of sandalwood powder and ground turmeric with orange juice. Leave the paste on your face for 10 minutes and rinse it with lukewarm water. 
      Stretch marks 
  ·         Mixture of besan (gram flour) and turmeric in yoghurt/raw milk/water can help women lighten the stretch marks. 
     
         Facial hair
  ·         Chickpea flour (sattu) or gram flour added to kasturi turmeric can be used as a facial scrub to inhibit hair growth. Be sure to apply this paste for about a month to notice results. Home remedies usually show results over a period of time upon consistent use. 
           Cracked heels
  
  ·         Apply a mixture of coconut oil/castor oil and turmeric powder on cracked heels preferably 15 minutes before you head to take a bath.

     Burns

·         In case you accidently burn your skin you can turn to turmeric for quick relief owing to its antiseptic properties. Prepare a mixture of turmeric and aloe vera gel. Apply it on the burn and notice how it heals the wound in no time. 

• While cooking, sometimes we get burns, the best quick action would to apply a mix of turmeric powder and musturd oil,which are easily available at the kitchen itself. It cannot stop the burning effect but will not let a boil turning into black spot. Its an amazing tip,

Other Tips

• Turmeric powder with milk is good for health because it helps to remove couph and cold. 

• Haldi added to milk reduces the side effects of antibiotics consumption and also soothes sour throat. 

• Use turmeric for cancer treatment. 5 grams turmeric powder mix with lttle water and swallow empty stomach.after 1 hour take water. don' dilute with full water.evening and morning adviseable. 

If this was my class i don't mind waking early every morning