Onions as home remedy for hair loss

Hair loss involving bald patches, complete baldness or gradual thinning, is very common in today’s society and more women are losing hair edges and experiencing continuous thinning of hairlines due to diverse reasons.

The most common cause of hair thinning or loss is a hereditary condition called androgenetic alopecia, which sometimes occur as a side effect of some medications or hormonal changes.

There have been many remedies suggested for correcting hair loss but one home remedy many people may not have heard of is onion juice which helps to manage hair loss because onions contain certain minerals, which may be good for the hair.

Onions have many potential health benefits. Onion juice may help to encourage the growth of thick, healthy hair and nutrients in the onion juice applied to the hair may nourish the hair follicles, which might increase volume, shine, and improve hair strength. The extra nutrition may also minimise breakages and thinning.

Onion helps with the conditioning of hair and promotes new hair growth because it contains dietary sulfur needed for the adequate production of enzymes and proteins. It has anti-bacterial properties, which may help fight scalp infections and antioxidants, such as flavonoids that protect the body from free radicals.

For those who want to try using onion juice to improve hair health or promote regrowth, the process is simple; peel about four onions and chop them into small pieces, then extract the juice out of the onion by either squeezing it or using a juicer.

Another option is placing the onion pieces into a blender and blending into a paste. Place the paste in cheesecloth and squeeze all the juice out.

Apply the juice to the scalp or the hair roots.

A few drops of essential oil may also help decrease the potent odor of the juice. Peppermint, lavender, and rosemary essential oils can be good options to dilute the smell.

Currently, there are no commercial products, such as shampoos, that contain onion juice but commercially prepared onion juice and onion liquid extract are available for those who do not want to make their own.

To be sure that onion juice does not cause significant irritation, doing a patch test before applying the liquid to the whole scalp may be useful.

The odor may dissuade some people from continuing with onion juice treatment, as it must be applied every day to have the best chance of being effective.

Also, the use of onion juice is not going to grow hair quickly. It takes a commitment to applying the onion juice twice daily over the course of several weeks to see positive results.

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