One of the best home remedies for hair thinning and hair loss is onion juice. Its sulfur content improves blood circulation, stimulates hair follicles and promotes hair regrowth.
Considered as one of the primary building blocks of hair, sulfur is needed for healthy collagen and keratin. Many amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein, have sulfur component, and large amounts of sulfur-containing amino acids can be found in keratin proteins.
According to the results of a number of studies, onions are useful for treating hair loss. Moreover, onions can also help in controlling issues like scalp infections, dandruff, and reverse premature hair graying.
In a study published in the Journal of Dermatology in 2002, researchers discovered that when onion juice is applied to the scalp of participants suffering from alopecia, they had a significantly higher rate of hair regrowth than those in the control group who used tap water. Onion juice was applied twice daily for two months and the results were better among males than females.
The recipe below will also make your hair smooth and shiny due to the addition of honey.
Honey is an emollient which means it seals moisture in your hair, thereby keeping it conditioned. This reduces breakage, which is often a cause for slower hair growth. It has rich antioxidant properties which prevent damage, keeping your scalp and hair healthy and strengthens the hair follicles, curbing hair fall. Furthermore, honey cleans the hair follicles by getting rid of impurities. This minimizes clogging, which is often a reason for hair loss.
How To Make An Onion Juice And Honey Treatment For Hair Loss
Things you will need:
1 onion
Honey
A blender
A strainer
A bowl
A knife
Measuring spoons
A mixing spoon
An essential oil of your choice (optional)
What to do:
Peel, chop and blend an onion and put in a strainer. Using a spoon, press the pulp to extract the juice and add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey. Optionally, you may also add a few drops of an essential oil, such as lavender oil.
You can now use your homemade onion juice and honey treatment.
How to use:
Massage your bald patches or entire scalp with this mixture. Using a shower cap, cover your hair and leave it on overnight, or at least for 30 minutes. Rinse your hair the next morning. Follow this hair loss treatment daily for a few months or until you are satisfied with the results.
Additional Tips
- You can grate the onion instead of blending it and then, extract the juice. For squeezing, you can use cheesecloth instead of a strainer. You can also use a juicer.
- You can mask the onion smell by adding some lemon juice or rose water.
- For added fragrance, you may add rosemary, peppermint, lavender, or other similar oils that promote hair growth.
- Chill the onion in the freezer for about 15 minutes and then chop it. This will avoid tearing while cutting the onion.
