Onions for Hair Growth; How and Why You Should Use Them on Your Hair.

ONIONS; Yes, You heard that right!! You can use Onions for hair growth. Another pantry staple- Other than “RICE” (Find how to use Rice water for the longest hair) which is extensively used to flavor your food, Wouldn’t you be amazed to find out how this little onion can help you in spicing your hair too? Apart from the pungent smell, onion offers loads of benefits, One of them being intense HAIR GROWTH. Onion juice is a growth-stimulating agent and surely the cheapest, easiest, and most effective way to achieve Hair goals. This one is one of the most effective treatments I have used to revive my hair postpartum. During pregnancy, we have different hormonal profiles. Hormonal shift affects our hair growth and hair fall during pregnancy. Hormonal changes are one of the main factors that contribute to hair loss. However this might be genetic sometimes; Like Alopecia aerate and hereditary baldness, mostly in men. Sometimes changes in diet, using the wrong hair products, and overly processed and chemical treatments such as coloring, perming, etc. damage the hair cuticle.Moreover, sun damage can also result in brittle hair, resulting in hair loss. This might be surprising to some, but yes, as much as the sun can hurt our bare skin, it can cause sun damage to the scalp too. Its skin, is basically; covered with hair, isn’t it?Now, you might wonder how this little onion is going to help with hair growth. Onions are rich in Flavonoids, Dietary sulfur, and Vitamins like Vit B, C, D, and E. All the nutrients and enzymes present in onion juice boost hair growth, strengthen them, and also manage scalp infections. Let’s dive deep into how onions help in hair growth, or we can say how it tames most of your hair problems. Onion Juice for Hair Benefits

• Boosts Hair Growth
• Strengthens and boosts elasticity
• Fights infection
• Prevents hair greying
• Treating Alopecia
• Gets rid of dandruff
• Stops Hairfall
• Adds luster to hair

How onion Juice poses such benefits

Dietary Sulfur: Onions contain dietary sulfur- sulfur is a mineral commonly present in the body, and KERATIN has a high sulfur content. Now, human hair is made of keratin. The presence of sulfur strengthens roots and boosts elasticity resulting in healthy hair growth, however, its absence can lead to brittle and damaged hair. Learn how sulfur promotes Hair growth HERE.Anti-bacterial: Anti-bacterial properties of onion juice help fight infection. A healthy scalp means healthy hair. Onion juice helps in keeping the scalp healthy and keeping the hair follicles strong, free of any infection and dandruff hence healthy hair growth and less to no hair fall. Antioxidants: Onion juice is rich in Flavonoids, which protect the hair from free radical damage and prevent premature greying of hair. It is going to leave your hair lustrous, smooth, and moisturized free of any frizz. Catalase: Hydrogen peroxide in hair care products causes build-up on the scalp, which eventually damages the hair follicle, decreasing the Catalase. Now, Onion juice is rich in the enzyme CATALASE, this enzyme helps in decomposing or reducing the build-up of hydrogen peroxide in hair, which prevents grey hair and promotes healthy hair growth. Find the source HERE. Onion is a growth-stimulating agent. Of course, you can not expect overnight results. But that doesn’t mean that your hair growth journey has to go at its own pace. Onion juice can help you in your hair growth journey, it can stimulate faster hair growth. To summarise Onion juice can definitely help in your hair journey. let’s find out how to make this amazing and simple recipe; How to make Onion Juice for hair growth

• First of all, peel a big red onion, Chop it up into small/ big chunks (doesn’t really matter though, as we are going to blend it now)
• Drop it in a blender and blend until it looks like a paste.
• Next, take a strainer or muslin cloth (cheesecloth), strain the juice, and remove the pulp. This juice is what we need.
• After this transfer, the onion juice into a spray bottle and spray it all over your scalp.
• Now gently Massage it in and cover your hair with the help of a shower cap.
• Keep this on for 20 minutes, shampoo, and condition it as usual.

Tip: A small tip here, as we all know onions have a very strong smell, so it’s likely for onion juice to have a pungent smell. Unless you want to smell like an onion in your office meeting, ensure that you are doing this treatment on a weekend probably when you are not going somewhere out. Furthermore, you can wash your hair twice or add a few drops of essential oil like lavender in the onion juice and also add it to your shampoo or conditioner. 6 Ways to use onions for hair growthRaw onion juices a matter of fact, you can directly use this raw onion juice we just made on your scalp. However, sometimes solid and pungent smell and texture of onion juice might be too strong for people with sensitivities, they might get some irritation or inflammation. So, always do a patch test before applying the onion juice, if it suits apply directly following the above instructions. Onion and Coconut Oil for hair

For, people with sensitivities this is an excellent way to reap the benefits of onions for hair growth. The point here is to add coconut oil to neutralize the strength of onion juice. You need to take 1 cup of coconut oil (extra virgin), pour it into a pan, and turn the flame on. Chop the onions and drop them into the pan along with coconut oil. Let it come to a boil. Stir and keep at low flame for 10 minutes. Once, it’s done, turn off the flame and let it cool down. Strain out the oil with the help of cheesecloth, Transfer this oil to a bottle. Find how coconut oil is a savior for your hair HERE. Onion Juice and Castor OilMix both castor oil and Onion juice in a ratio of 1:1, Apply and keep it on for two hours. This mix will not only give you the best hair but also help in reducing hair thinning and breakage. It’s very effective for preventing hair fall. Like Onions, Castor oil also has the potential to treat bald spots and thin hair. Onion juice, Fenugreek, or Black seed oil

Onion juice, black seeds (kalonji), or fenugreek make for a powerful blend that will stop your hair fall. Fenugreek when mixed with Onion juice will not only impart shine, and combat dandruff but also strengthen your hair. When mixed with Onion juice, black seeds(nigella Sativa) can naturally restore hair growth and prevent hair thinning. It’s rich in Thymoquinone and has anti-fungal properties which help in dealing with scalp issues.For this, you can either use Black seeds or Fenugreek. Chop the onions, add 1 tsp of the seeds of your choice and boil them in a cup of olive oil. Stain as mentioned above and store it in a jar. Apply and keep for 20 minutes to 2 hours.Onion and Garlic Juice

As we know that onion is a hair growth stimulator, likewise garlic too has all the essential minerals required for hair growth. When mixed with onion juice it can speed up hair growth. Onions and garlic pose as an effective home remedy for Alopecia areata aka localized baldness. Find the source of this claim HERE.Honey onion MaskMixing 1 tsp honey with the onion juice makes for a beautiful mask that gives your hair luster, leaving them shinier and stronger. Honey is a humectant, which means it holds moisture. When mixed with onion juice, it helps with luster and keeps them hydrated.FAQ'sWhich onion is best for hair?Red onion is the best for Hair growth as they are much more effective than white onions. The deep red pigment means high content of flavonoids. Find out HERE how flavonoids prevent disruption of the hair follicles.What can I mix with Onion juice with Immense hair growth?You can add coconut oil/ EVOO/ or castor oil to the onion juice. Moreover, you can add black seeds (kalonji) or fenugreek seeds and cloves to enhance the effect of onion juice. Furthermore, you can add a few drops of fragrant essential oils like lavender to curb the pungent smell of onions.How long will my hair take to regrow with onion oil treatment?Apply the onion juice thrice a week and within two months you will start noticing tiny hair on your scalp.I hope you would give this a try. People with receding hairlines can definitely try this effective remedy. For this, you need to apply onion juice to the bald spot with a help of a cotton ball twice a day. Let me know how it worked for you. I would love to hear about your experiences.