Hair fall potion: Methi and onion hair mask for receding hairline

Did you know that everyone loses around 50 to 100 hair strands each day? Well, you may think at this pace you’re getting bald one day for sure. But the hair has a tendency to grow back too! Loss of hair is a process that may differ from person to person. For some, hair fall may happen gradually, while others may experience sudden loosening of hair and patches of baldness all over their head.

From hormonal changes to various medical conditions, receding hairline can be triggered by many other reasons. Baldness or receding hairline is most common in men, but this hair trouble has been wrecking women’s peace of mind too.

Winter in itself can make your hair lacklustre and lifeless. That is one of the reasons people experience more hair fall than usual during the winter season. To get rid of the receding hairline issue and to reverse your hair fall, two ingredients are known to work their charm. Fenugreek seeds, commonly known as methi, is a well-known strength booster for hair. In addition to this, onion has been advocated to reverse hair fall effectively.

Ravina Jain, skin and hair expert, tells HealthShots about the benefits of using fenugreek and onion as a hair care ingredient.

“Methi or fenugreek has been an ingredient that has been integral to Indian hair care since ancient times and has been a handy herb for countless generations. It is filled with the goodness of lecithin, which acts as a natural conditioner. Methi moisturizes the scalp and can indeed, transform your hair story. Several studies have also found its effectiveness in thickening your hair and promoting healthy hair growth. Filled with Important minerals and powerful anti-inflammatory properties, it can also revive damaged hair and add a fine shine to dull locks.” says Jain, also the founder and CEO of The Skin Story.

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“On the other hand, onion is rich in sulphur which can reverse various hair problems like thinning and breakage,” she adds.

Nutritional qualities of methi and onion that help to reverse hair fall:

1. Methi:

Fenugreek or methi seeds are already quite famous for their ability to stop hair loss and contribute to healthy hair growth. They are a rich source of iron and protein — two essential nutrients for hair growth. Moreover, fenugreek seeds are rich in folic acid, vitamins A, K, and C, and are a storehouse of minerals such as potassium, and calcium. Therefore, this fenugreek tonic can help deal with frizzy, damaged, dull, and dry hair.

2. Onion:

Onion not only increases the taste content of your food but is an effective hair fall remedy. It contains powerful elements such as folic acid, sulphur and vitamin C. The sulphur content helps reduce breakage and thinning of hair and in fact, promotes hair regrowth. Onion also contains antibacterial and antifungal properties that help prevent scalp infections and battle premature greying of hair. Besides this, they also add volume to the hair and regular use can even help prevent dandruff.

Now that you know what these power-packed ingredients can do for your hair, let’s get to make this potent hair mask.

How to make a hair mask using methi and onion to prevent hair fall:

1. Soak the methi seeds overnight.
2. In the morning, blend them into a fine paste.
3. Blend half a piece of a medium sized onion and strain the juice using muslin cloth.
4. Mix the methi paste and onion juice together in a bowl.
5. Apply the smooth paste on your hair and leave it on for an hour.
6. Rinse off with a mild shampoo.
7. It is advised to air-dry your hair.
8. Use a hair dryer on a low heat setting, if running late.
   

   The last word

As hair fall is becoming one of the biggest concerns in recent times, it is imperative to indulge in good self care. While you can’t do much about external factors such as weather and pollution, we can obviously nourish our mane from the inside-out to reduce hair fall and promote hair growth. This all natural hair fall reversing hair pack can be applied twice a week to reap complete benefits!