WHAT EFFECT DOES RED ONION HAVE ON YOUR HAIR?

 Are you worried about a receding hairline or bald patches? Do you feel your hair is getting thinner? When people notice their hair is changing, this can be a blow to their confidence, especially to women and their “crowns of glory”. Our hair is often a part of our identity, so we might go to great lengths to preserve it. Hair growth is a  matter of genes, but certain internal and external factors can affect this process. You could imagine that red onion stops the hair loss and at the same time stimulates hair to grow faster.

 

 This natural home remedy might not sound that appealing, but it has been a successful treatment for hair loss for decades. Onion and onion juice can help you re-grow your hair. Read on to find out how and why it works. WHY ONION IS GOOD FOR HAIR GROWTH Onion is rich in sulfur. This mineral is one of the main building blocks of hair. It improves blood circulation and provides the hair follicles with sufficient nourishment. Onion also has anti-bacterial properties, so it helps with scalp infections that might contribute to hair loss. Furthermore, it contains the enzyme catalase, which is an anti-oxidant that can prevent premature graying for some people (I also wrote an article about the top natural supplements for treating premature gray hair). THE RESEARCH Onion’s potential as a potent home remedy for hair loss has also been studied scientifically. In 2002, the Journal of Dermatology published a small study that looked into the use of onion juice for alopecia areata (an autoimmune disease that presents with patchy hair loss). Participants who applied onion juice twice daily for two months experienced much better hair re-growth rates compared to those who only used tap water. Men had better success with the treatment than did women. HOW TO MAKE ONION RINSE ONION JUICE Peel the onions and chop them into small pieces. Squeeze the juice out. To extract the juice, you can use a food processor, a blender, a grater or a juicer. Massage the juice into your scalp or cover the bald patches. Leave on for at least 15 minutes (longer if you can tolerate the smell) and then wash out using a mild shampoo. Onion and honey mix for hair growth Mix ¼ cup of onion juice with 1 tablespoon of honey (if more mixture is required, double the amounts). Apply the paste onto your scalp. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes. You can also cover it with a shower cap and leave it overnight. Rinse it off. This is a natural treatment, so you’ll have to be a bit patient to see the results. Use it daily (or minimum three times a week) and allow at least two months for your hair to start becoming stronger and shinier.   MORE TIPS FOR TREATING HAIR LOSS – If you’re bothered by the strong smell of the onion, add some lemon juice or rose water to your hair rinse. Essential oils can also be used. Rosemary, lavender and peppermint promote hair regrowth. – The honey and onion mixture can also be taken orally. Consume it daily, so you ingest the nutrients. – Try adding onion to your food recipes. This will not act as fast as the hair rinse, but will provide additional dietary support.   OTHER NATURAL METHODS FOR TREATING HAIR LOSS 1. Castor oil can keep your hair healthy, shiny and strong as I mentioned in my article on how to use castor oil to improve and regrow your hair. 2. Rosemary can also help in treating hair loss and you can get more information on how to use it in my article on how to use rosemary for treating hair loss. 3. According to a research garlic can help you to grow your hair – get the full instructions in my post on how to use garlic for hair growth. 4. Certain essential oils can work wonders on your hair and scalp as I mentioned in my article about the best essential oils for healthy hair. 5. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) can also encourage hair growth – get all the information in my article on why you should wash your hair with ACV. 6. There are certain foods and nutrients that you must include in your diet in order to have healthy, shiny and strong hair – read about them in my article about the best foods and nutrients for healthy, strong and shiny hair.