Treat The Problem Of Hair Loss With These 5 DIY Onion Juice Pack

It’s been my random observation that men and women who eat raw onion with their meals have thick beautiful hair. And they also do not grey early.

It seems there is a connection between onion and good hair. Onions are packed with two amazing ingredients – Sulphur and Quercetin that can help boost hair growth.

Our hair is made up of a special protein called keratin – which is high in sulphur. The presence of sulphur gives hair its strength and elasticity; while its lack may cause weak, brittle hair that is easily broken. Sulphur also boosts blood circulation, bringing oxygen and nutrients to scalp – so hair can grow healthy and strong.

Onions are also very high in plant nutrients called quercetin – this is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It helps to get rid of free radicals which can harm the cells of the body (including hair cells). It also protects our hair and skin from air pollution and other toxins.

Besides, onions are a good source of biotin (often touted as the ‘hair growth vitamin’), flavonoids, manganese, copper, vitamin C, phosphorous, and folic acids – all very important for healthy and shiny hair.

It has been scientifically shown that topical application of onion juice can help with hair loss. A study published in the journal of dermatology looked into the use of onion juice for alopecia areata (an autoimmune condition that causes patchy hair loss). Within six weeks of using onion juice, 86.9% of participants experience new hair growth in the bald spots. Men had better success with this treatment than women.

You can also apply onion juice on your scalp to remedy hair loss. In fact, onion juice hair mask has been used since ancient times. It even helps to reverse grey hair and makes your hair grow faster, softer and shinier.

Onion Juice Hair Mask

Ingredients

1 large onion
3 to 4 drops of lavender essential oil (optional)

Method

- Peel the onion and cut it into small pieces, then put them into the blender and blend until smooth paste. Next, strain the mixture and squeeze out as much juice as possible.

- You can also use a grater: peel the onion and grate it, and then strain the mixture to get just the juice.

- Add lavender essential oil to the onion juice.

- Massage the juice into your scalp and leave it on for 15 to 30 minutes, then rinse it out and wash your hair using a natural cleanser.

- How often to use: you can apply this remedy once or twice a week. It can take 3 to 4 months to produce any visible results.

Onion Juice with Coconut oil

Ingredients

1 tablespoon onion juice
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 to 3 drops rosemary essential oil (optional)

Method

- In a bowl, put coconut oil. If your coconut oil is in a solid state, place the bowl in hot water until it turns to a liquid. Then add onion juice and rosemary essential oil and mix well.

- Apply this mixture into your scalp. Massage gently for 3 to 4 minutes and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Then wash as usual.

- How often to use: you can apply this remedy once or twice a week.

Onion Juice and Egg Hair Mask

Ingredients

1 tablespoon onion juice
1 egg
1 tablespoon castor oil (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
2 to 3 drop rosemary or lavender essential oil (optional)

Method

- Place the egg, onion juice, (olive oil, castor oil and rosemary oil) in a bowl and whip them all together until well combined.

- Apply the mixture on your scalp and hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap or you can wrap a cloth around your head, and leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes.

- Then it rinse off and wash your hair with a natural shampoo, and let it dry naturally.

Onion and Honey Hair Mask

Ingredients

1 tablespoon onion juice
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

- Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Massage this mixture into your scalp and leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes, then wash as usual.

- You can apply this remedy once a week.

Onion Juice and Henna for reversing Grey Hair

Ingredients

1 tablespoon onion juice
5 to 6 tablespoon henna
1 tablespoon olive oil
Black tea (enough to make a paste)
1 egg (conditions and adds shine)
1 tablespoon yogurt (moisturises and softens hair)
1 teaspoon lime peel powder (helps with dandruff)

Method

- Place henna in a bowl, pour black tea to make a smooth paste (you can also add 1 tablespoon lime juice). Cover and keep it aside for 6 to 10 hours for the dye to release.

- Just before you are going to apply add olive oil, onion juice, (egg and yogurt) to the henna paste and mix well.

- Apply to your scalp and hair, slather the mixture to your entire head.

- Cover your hair with a shower cap (or you can wrap a cloth around your head), and leave it on for 1 to 2 hours. Then rinse off and wash your hair with a natural shampoo.