Looking forward to getting that perfectly shiny hair, with long voluminous and lustrous tresses? Or are you someone who is experiencing unusual hair fall? Then onion juice should be your go-to solution!
Here are the benefits of applying onion juice for your hair:
Stop hair fall and regrow hair : Onions are rich in sulphur. This property of onions is beneficial to promote blood circulation on the scalp and provides stimulation to the hair follicles and improves collagen (a protein that can prevent hair follicle damage and promote hair root strength) production that nourishes the hair follicles, makes the hair grow faster and roots grow stronger.
For dandruff and scalp infections: It has antibacterial properties that can treat and reduce dandruff and other scalp infections.
For hair lustre and shine: Our hair often gets damaged and dry due to the kind of water we use, hair styling products, pollution, ultra-violet (UV) rays, over exposure to sunlight, etc and therefore onion juice can help restore hair lustre and shine over time and restore the bounce to your hair.
For delayed greying of hair: Onion juice is a great remedy for greying hair. Onion juice can help increase catalase. This enzyme can help naturally darken one’s hair. READ MORE – MIRACLE HAIR GROWTH OIL – stop hair fall and grow thicker hair
Here’s how you can make onion juice at home, in two ways:
Method 1:
Wash and remove the skin of one big sized onion and then grate this onion using a food grater. After this step, either using a strainer or a muslin cloth, squeeze the juice out of the grated onion and collect it into a small container and it is ready to use.
Method 2: (This method is relatively easier and quicker)
Wash and remove the skin of one big sized onion and roughly chop it into 4 to 6 big pieces and grind it to a fine paste, using a mixer grinder. Then using either a strainer or a muslin cloth, squeeze the juice out of the grated onion and collect it into a small container and it is ready to use.
How to apply, using two ways:
Method 1: Start off with detangling your hair and make it free from knots. Then, into a liquid applicator bottle, pour in around ½ cup of onion juice. Then, partition your hair and evenly apply this into your scalp and the rest you can apply it on your hair using downward strokes. Lastly, massage it in gently using your fingertips and tie your hair into a loose bun or preferably tie your hair into a shower cap and leave it on for one hour. Rinse your hair using a mild shampoo and conditioner and let your hair dry naturally.
Method 2: Start off with detangling your hair and make it free from knots. Then, pour into a small bowl around ½ cup of onion juice. You can also add in equal parts of any hair oil of your choice to the juice. Then, partition your hair and evenly apply this into your scalp using a cotton pad and the rest you can apply it on your hair using downward strokes. Lastly, massage it in gently using your fingertips and tie your hair into a loose bun or preferably tie your hair into a shower cap and leave it on for one hour. Rinse your hair using a mild shampoo and conditioner and let your hair dry naturally.
Tip:
- You can also add in 1 tsp of warm coconut oil into the onion juice and 2 drops of any essential oil, to dilute the smell of the raw onions.
- Use a hair rinse like apple cider vinegar or coffee hair rinse to get rid of the onion smell from your hair – Hair Rinse recipes for a healthy scalp and stronger hair
- Use this 2 times a week for best results.
Caution:
Onion juice can cause burning if it enters your eyes or even if it is applied to the hair roots near your forehead and therefore, it is advisable to cover your forehead with a forehead bandana before starting this process or just as soon as you finish the application process.
It is advisable to do a patch test on a very small portion of your scalp before using it on your entire scalp, as some people have sensitive skin and it can cause irritation and burning. If it causes you any such irritation and burning after the patch test (which should be left on for 10 to 15 minutes after application to that portion), then rinse off immediately and discontinue its usage with immediate effect.