Instead of extracting the juice and applying it to the hair, which tends to leave behind the smell, Cardi B boils the onions in water and uses this water brimming with the goodness of onion to wash her hair.
Writing the advantage of the same, she said, “I’ve been boiling onions and using the water to wash my hair. It’s odorless. I noticed that it’s been giving a shine to my hair.” She posted a before-after of her hair and needless to say, there’s a tremendous difference that can be noticed.
Nitin, managing director, Lotus Herbals explains how onions help in improving shine: “The properties of onions are such that it helps in strengthening hair from its roots while also nourishing and improving its texture. Thus, it helps in making hair shine like never before as a result of improved circulation of blood in the scalp.”
Weather is on a transition mode right now. The cold winter season has officially come to an end, making way for long summer days. While the nature is at its best phase during this time of the year, it also brings along several skin and hair-related issues. Season change often makes our hair dry and undernourished, leading to excessive hair fall. During this time of the year, you might notice some more strands in your brush after combing or clogged shower drain. This is why experts suggest taking extra care of your hair during the change of season. While you might find multiple advises on the internet on what to apply to get strong and nourished hair, we believe, it all starts with a healthy diet. That's right. A balanced diet, with every essential nutrient in it, helps strengthen overall health and nourish us (and our hair) from within. It seems celebrity nutritionist Lovneet also has the same opinion.
Lovneet recently took to her Instagram to speak at length about how to take care of our hair. And she began by saying, "A healthy diet and proper care can keep your mane a head above the rest." Alongside, she also listed the essential nutrients (and their food sources) that can help boost healthy and nourished hair. Let's take a look.
Iron:
Did you know, deficiency of iron is a major cause of hair loss? This is why nutritionist Lovneet suggests loading up on iron-rich foods like beans, peas and legumes for a good hair health.
B-Vitamins:
B-vitamins help carry oxygen and nutrients to your scalp, aiding hair growth. Some of the most common food ingredients rich in B-vitamins are whole grains, banana, legumes etc.
Biotin:
Biotin has been linked to keratin production and improving dandruff condition. Some of the most common biotin-rich foods are egg yolks, sweet potatoes and mushrooms. According to her, "When it comes to hair care it's not only about nutritional deficiency or nutrient intake but also to understand the root of the problems (hormonal changes, genes, stress, medical condition)". Finally, she suggests proper diagnosis of hair-related problem and its treatment at the earliest to enjoy a strong and healthy hair, that you have gone through the expert advice, we suggest, follow these tips and keep your hair healthy. This including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.
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