OPINION: Onion hair treatment

Onions have been shown to help increase hair growth and reverse grey hair when applied to the scalp.

Onion juice has been used for hundreds of years to treat thin and greying hair as it provides nourishment and circulation to the hair follicles while killing germs and parasites and is helpful in treating some fungi infections. Onions are also high in sulphur, which helps in regenerating the hair follicles and decreasing inflammation. Onion has a good variation in nutrition as it is rich in vitamins C, B6 and folic acid and also has an extensive supply of calcium, magnesium, iron, chromium and phosphorus.

Treatment for hair growth with onions is not just natural but completely safe as well. We are not loading our hair and scalp with harsh chemicals but utilising an ingredient which can prevent hair loss and encourage new hair growth at the same time.

To make onion juice just ground onion with water into a thick juice.

How to use onion juice for hair;

Even though pure onion juice is natural, it is also strong. Apply onion juice daily to your scalp and lightly massage it in (to stimulate the hair follicles and for maximum absorption). Leave the onion juice on for one hour or leave overnight. The smell is powerful, but the results may be worth it. Wash it after the treatment to get rid of the strong smell. You have to be consistent with the treatment. You can also add innovative ingredients to condition your hair simultaneously try adding eggs, honey, fruits, or oils.

When mixed with coconut oil, onion juice increases hair growth and also nourishes the hair.

Mixed with beer to increase hair growth and also condition the hair or soak one onion in a cup of rum overnight. Use this concoction and massage your hair in the morning. Apply it twice a week to increase hair growth.

You can also add lemon juice for hair growth and also to treat dandruff. Lemon juice cleans the scalp and reduces hair fall.

Add a teaspoon of yogurt. Leave for 45 minutes and rinse with a shampoo.

Egg is very good for the hair and offers numerous benefits. So, mix egg white with onion juice for hair growth. Leave for 30 minutes. Rinse with a shampoo.

Another advantage of applying onion on your hair is it will give your hair a nice coppery shade. It makes your hair look glossy. But, if you want to maintain the natural colour of your hair, mix the onion with mustard oil. The oil will prevent the colour lightening caused by onions.

Or, at very least, you can increase your daily consumption of onions for a beautiful hair.