For hundreds of years, onions have been used to increase hair growth and reverse greying hair. The vegetable increases circulation to hair follicles and is also high in fibre, which assists in regenerating the follicles.
Using onion juice on your scalp and hair is not only completely natural – it’s completely safe too. It’s made by mixing grated onion and water, creating a thick liquid. This should be applied and lightly massaged into the scalp daily and left on for one hour or overnight. Yes – the smell is powerful, but it’s worth it! Wash the juice off once you have completed the treatment.
Please note: It is important to be consistent with this treatment.
To condition your hair at the same time, add eggs or honey.
To nourish your hair, add coconut oil.
To treat dandruff, try adding lemon juice. It cleans the scalp.
Onion juice will give your hair a nice coppery shade, but if you want to maintain your natural hair colour, add mustard oil to the juice.
Claire Brown is a natural remedy expert based in Northcliff.
