How To Use Onion To Treat Different Hair Problems?

Did you know that onion can be a game-changer for your hair loss problems? While various factors such as poor lifestyle, pollution, imbalanced diets, aging, scalp infections, etc. lead to severe hair loss, onion can be your wonder ingredient that works as a powerful remedy for healthy hair growth.

In this article, we discuss in detail how onion can benefit your hair and what are the most effective ways to use it.

Our Ayurvedic Doctor Speaks

‘’Onion contains dietary sulfur, which is essential for the sufficient production of keratin and enzymes in your scalp.’’

-Dr. Zeel Gandhi, Chief Ayurvedic Doctor, Vedix

Highlights:

• Is Onion Good For Hair Growth?
• Benefits Of Onion For Hair
• How To Use Onions For Hair Growth?
• Dos & Don'ts After Applying Onion Juice For Hair Growth
• Side Effects Of Onion Juice On Hair
• Frequently Asked Questions About Onion For Hair Growth

Is Onion Good For Hair Growth?

Onions have a great nutritional value that can promote healthy hair growth[1]. ‘’Onion contains dietary sulfur, which is essential for the sufficient production of keratin and enzymes in your scalp,’’ says Dr. Zeel Gandhi, Chief Ayurvedic Doctor at Vedix.

These are very useful in controlling hair fall as they help in prolonging the anagen (growing) phase[2] of your hair with deep nourishment. Onions are rich in antioxidants, which help in fighting the free radicals in your scalp. Also, it has natural anti-microbial properties that keep your scalp healthy and infection-free.

Benefits Of Onion For Hair

1. Onions restore the lost nutrients in your scalp tissue, and thus provide deep nourishment to your hair follicles.

2. Onions improve the blood circulation in your scalp tissue, which in turn, boosts your hair growth.

3. The rich sulfur content in onions helps in controlling hair thinning and breakage.

4. Onion helps to fight a variety of scalp infections including dandruff[3]. This in turn helps in controlling hair loss caused by scalp infections.

5. Onions aid in controlling and reversing the premature greying of your hair.

6. Onion imparts a healthy and natural luster to your hair for a longer time.

7. Struggling with head lice? Onion juice can be your best go-to solution to get rid of them.

8. Onion juice promotes rich and denser hair growth, which adds tremendous volume to your hair.

How To Use Onions For Hair Growth?

1. Onion Juice For Hair

A. How To Make Onion Juice At Home

• Blend a few pieces of onion in a grinder.
• Add a little water into the onion blend and grind it again.
• Strain the onion juice into a glass container using a clean muslin cloth.

B. How To Apply

• Gently apply the onion juice using a brush or cotton pad all across your scalp.
• Massage your scalp in slow and circular motions using your fingers.
Leave it for almost an hour.
• Later, use a mild herbal shampoo to wash your scalp and hair.
• For best results, you can try this remedy once a week for 2-3 months.

2. Onion Hair Oil For Hair Growth

A. How To Make Onion Hair Oil At Home

• Prepare onion juice by blending 8-10 onions and straining the juice using a muslin cloth.
• Prepare onion paste by grinding 1 onion smoothly.
• Pour 1 liter of coconut oil or sesame oil into a saucepan.
• Add the onion juice and onion paste into the oil. Mix the ingredients well.
• Now, heat the saucepan on medium flame. After the first boil of the oil, lower the flame and stir the oil continuously for a few minutes.
• Turn off the heat and let the oil cool down.
• Later, strain the onion oil into an airtight glass container using a cheesecloth.
• You can add 5-6 drops of tea tree oil to it if you have dandruff.

B. How To Apply

• Take a few drops of onion oil into your palm and apply the oil to your scalp and hair thoroughly.
• Now, massage your scalp in circular motions gently for 15-20 minutes. Focus on bald or thin hair spots on your scalp while massaging.
• Leave the oil on your hair for an hour before cleansing it off using a mild herbal shampoo.
• Repeat this process twice or thrice a week for better results.

3. Onion + Curry Leaves Hair Mask For Thick Hair Growth

A. How To Prepare The Mask

• Blend a handful of curry leaves[4] into a smooth paste.
• Add 2-3 spoons of onion juice into it and mix the two.

B. How To Apply

• Apply it across your scalp and hair.
• Leave it for an hour before washing it off with mild shampoo.
• Repeat this process once a week.

4. Onion + Yogurt Hair Pack For Stronger Hair

A. How To Prepare The Pack

• Add 2 spoons of onion juice into 2 spoons of fresh yogurt.
• Mix well

B. How To Apply

• Apply the mask to your scalp.
• Leave it for an hour and then wash it off with a mild shampoo.
• Repeat this process once a week.

5. Onion + Lemon Hair Treatment For Reversing Premature Grey Hair

A. How To Prepare

• Add 2 spoons of lemon juice into 3 spoons of onion juice.
• Mix it well.

B. How To Apply

• Apply it to your scalp evenly.
• After half an hour, rinse it off using a mild herbal shampoo.
• Repeat this process once a week.

6. Onion + Raw Honey For Treating Dry & Itchy Scalp

A. How To Prepare

• Add half a spoon of raw honey into 2-3 spoons of onion juice.
• Mix the ingredients well.

B. How To Apply

• Apply the mix all over your scalp.
• After 20-30 minutes, wash it off with a mild shampoo.
• Repeat this process once a week.

7. Onion + Fenugreek For Fighting Dandruff

A. How To Prepare

• Soak 2 spoons of fenugreek seeds[5] in 2 spoons of onion juice overnight.
• In the morning, grind the ingredients to form a fine paste.

B. How To Apply

• Apply the paste to your scalp and leave it for half an hour.
• Later, rinse it off using a mild herbal shampoo.
• Repeat this process once a week.

Dos & Don'ts After Applying Onion Juice For Hair Growth

1. On every application, it is recommended to use freshly prepared onion juice for your scalp and hair.

2. Make sure you wash your hair properly after applying onion juice to your scalp and hair. If you do not wash properly, your hair starts to stink with a pungent odor. Also, your scalp becomes a breeding ground for bacteria.

3. To get rid of the powerful onion smell from your hair, you may use a citrus fruit-based herbal shampoo to wash your hair. ‘’Give your hair a final rinse with rosemary and mint-infused water after your hair wash. This helps to control the pungent smell of onion in your hair,’’ says Dr. Zeel.

4. Avoid onion juice coming in contact with your eyes during the application of juice as well as the hair wash.

5. Never apply onion juice on oily or greasy hair as the juice cannot penetrate the hair and scalp tissue effectively.

Side Effects Of Onion Juice On Hair

1. Onions have a very strong smell, which may stay with your scalp and hair for 2-3 days.

2. Application of onion juice may cause irritation in people with sensitive skin if it is left for a long time. If you have sensitive skin, then you should stop using onion for your hair immediately.

3. People who are allergic to onions may notice symptoms when their skin comes in contact with onion juice.

4. It may cause itching and redness on your scalp if used in excessive amounts.

5. Your eyes may experience a burning sensation and redness if onion juice accidentally drips into your eyes. In such a case, you need to rinse your eyes with plenty of water.

Vedix Tip: Do a patch test before using onion juice or onion oil for your scalp and hair. Apply a small amount of onion juice or onion oil to your inner elbow. If you do not experience any allergic reaction within the next 48 hours, then it is safe for you to use onions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Onion For Hair Growth

1. How Often Should You Use Onion Juice For Hair Growth?

As a beginner, start using onion juice for hair growth once a week. Once you notice visible results, you can gradually decrease the frequency of application. ‘’If there is no hair regrowth within 2-3 months of using onion juice, then your hair loss is irreversible and you may need to seek a doctor’s advice for other medical treatments,’’ advises Dr. Zeel.

2. Can You Leave Onion Juice On Your Hair Overnight?

If you are a first-timer or someone with sensitive skin, then it is not recommended for you to leave your hair overnight with onion juice. Otherwise, if the sulfur content in the onion juice does not cause any irritation on your scalp, you can leave it overnight. Also, you can dilute the onion juice with castor oil, apply it to your scalp and then leave it overnight.

3. How Long Does It Take For Onion Juice To Regrow Hair?

According to different studies, you can notice hair growth after 2 weeks of using onion treatment on the scalp and hair. However, it may vary from person to person. In general, most people notice hair regrowth after using onion treatment for 4-6 weeks.

Important Note:

Consult your doctor before following any of the remedies or treatments mentioned in this article.

The Last Word

Besides promoting rich hair growth, onion has several benefits for your scalp and hair such as controlling dandruff, healing different scalp conditions, etc. To reap these benefits, try different ways of using onion for your hair as discussed above, and boost your hair growth. However, do not use these remedies if you are allergic to onions. At Vedix, we customize an Ayurvedic hair care regimen based on your doshas to resolve your unique scalp and hair problems