The Best Ways To Use Onion Juice to Stop Hair Loss

If you are wondering how can onion juice do what several shampoos, potions and serums couldn’t do, here’s what you need to know. According to an article published in a 2002Journal of Dermatology, scientists tested onion juice for alopecia areata and had women apply onion juice to the scalp. Women who applied onion juice had better hair regrowth than those who did not. Want more proof? Scroll through Twinkle Khanna’s Instagram feeds. She reveals that onion juice is the secret to her thick and lustrous hair.

The science behind it

Veteran beauty expert and founder of Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic, Dr Blossom Kochhar explains, “Onions are rich in dietary Sulfur. Sulfur is found within amino acids, which are components of proteins especially keratin which is good for hair.  Onions also help promote collagen production, which boosts production of healthy skin cells and hair growth. Onion juice also helps boost blood circulation and increases the blood supply to hair follicles. It is rich in antioxidants and anti-bacterial properties and keeps the scalp free of infection.”

The best way to apply onion juice to your hair if you can’t stand the smell is to make a hair mask out of it. Dr Blossom recommends these three hair masks, where the stench of the onion gets camouflaged in essential oils.

1. Plain rice water and onion mask

Step 1: When you boil the rice, strain the water.

Step 2: Use a cup of this rice water with one grated onion and mix 3 drops of rosemary oil.

Step 3: Apply the mixture on the scalp and work it down through the length of your hair. Keep it on for half an hour.

Step 4: Wash it off with a gentle shampoo, follow it up with a conditioner.

2.  Coconut oil and onion mask

Step 1: In a bowl mix equal proportions of coconut milk and onion juice and one teaspoon of castor oil.. add 3 drops of lavender oil.

Step 2: Mix them together.

Step3: Apply the mixture on the scalp and leave in for an hour.

Step4: Wash it off with a gentle shampoo and follow it up with a conditioner.

3.Yogurt and onion mask

Step 1:  In a bowl mix onion juice and yogurt in equal quantity. (depending on the hair length) and 3 drops of ylang ylang essential oil.

Step 2: Squeeze half a lemon into this. Mix it well.

Step 3: Apply the mixture on the scalp and work towards the hair ends.  Leave it for 30-40 minutes.

Step4: Rinse it off with a shampoo and conditioner.