Onions are not only good for your health, but they work wonders for your hair health as well. Onions are rich in sulfur, and hence, are one of the best home remedies for hair thinning, hair loss, and dandruff. The sulfur content in onions improves blood circulation, stimulates hair follicles, and promotes hair re-growth. It also contains the enzyme catalase, which is an antioxidant that can prevent premature greying.
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Here are some ways in which you can use onion juice for hair to improve its quality:
1. To reverse hair loss
Onion juice is the best remedy to treat hair fall and baldness. Simply apply blended onion or onion juice on your scalp, which can help regrow your hair as well. To make onion juice, blend onions and extract its juice to apply thoroughly on your hair. Leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing it off with a mild shampoo. For better results, mix a tablespoon of honey with onion juice and massage into your scalp and hair for around 10 minutes, then wash it off after 30 minutes. This mixture can also be consumed orally.
2. To treat hair thinning
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A massage of onion juice mixed with any essential oil on your hair and scalp can help you regain thick, luscious hair. It is also beneficial in increasing the length of your hair and preventing dandruff. Massage the mixture into your scalp and hair at least three times a week.
3. To maintain hair color
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Onion juice helps you retain your natural hair color and prevents the harmful rays of the sun from damaging it. Applying onion juice also gives a glossy look to your hair.
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4. To condition your hair
Onion juice works as a great conditioner for your hair. You can also apply fenugreek paste mixed with onion juice on your hair, and wash it off within half an hour with a mild shampoo.
Tip: To prevent the pungent odor of onion juice from stinking up the place, just have lime juice, apple, green tea, cardamom, or milk after consuming raw onion or onion juice. If you just cannot stand the strong smell of onions, put finely chopped onions in a glass of rum and keep it undisturbed overnight, then wash your hair the next morning with the liquid.
Those are all the benefits of onion juice for your hair. Tell us in the comments below, if we’ve missed any of the other ways of using onion juice for hair.
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