Premature balding and rampant hair loss can really take a toll on your confidence level. Apart from making you look older than your age, the nuisance and embarrassment of leaving a trail of loose hair behind wherever you go make this condition especially woeful.
The exorbitant prices of the top-of-the-shelf hair products that are marketed as the sole solution for your condition will further drive you up the wall, or worse, urge you to pull your hair out.
However, there is absolutely no need for your tresses to be one of your stresses, particularly so if you have some onions and honey lying about in your kitchen. These two culinary staples are all you need to restore your hair to its voluminous glory.
If research-backed studies are to be believed, onion juice is one of the best home remedies to put a brake on hair thinning and breakage, and subsequent hair loss. This hair-promoting property of onions can be attributed to its sulfur content[1], which improves blood circulation, stimulates hair follicles, and promotes hair regrowth.
Moreover, sulfur is considered one of the primary building blocks of hair itself[2], as it aids the synthesis of major enzymes and proteins like collagen and keratin. Collagen, in turn, renews cells to maintain the suppleness, elasticity, and strength of hair.
Many amino acids, the building blocks of protein, have a sulfur component. Keratin is one such fibrous protein that boasts large amounts of sulfur-containing amino acids. Furthermore, onion juice offers the added advantage of killing dandruff-causing bacteria and is also great for reversing premature graying of the hair.
A study published in the Journal of Dermatology in 2002 found that participants suffering from Alopecia Areata who applied onion juice to their scalp twice daily for 2 months had a significantly higher rate of hair regrowth than those who used tap water instead. The results were starker and more evident amongst males than females.[3]
The following remedy also capitalizes on the quality-enhancing capabilities of honey for your hair, as it helps restore the shine and smoothness to your damaged strands.
Owing to a rich composition of antioxidants, nutrients, and vitamins and being a natural humectant, this “Nectar of the Gods” works to seal in the moisture of the hair and prevent it from undue breakage.
Contents
How to Make an Onion Juice and Honey Treatment for Hair Loss
Things you will need:
- 1 onion
- Honey
- A knife
- A blender
- A strainer
- A bowl
- A mixing spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Essential oil of your choice (optional)
Steps
1. Peel, chop, and blend the onion.
2. Put the blended pulp in a strainer. Using a spoon, press the pulp to extract the juice.
3. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey to the onion juice.
4. Optionally, add a few drops of essential oil, such as lavender oil.
Your homemade onion juice and honey treatment is now ready.
How to use
- Massage your bald patches or entire scalp with this mixture.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it on overnight or at least for 30 minutes.
- Rinse your hair the next morning.
- Follow this hair loss treatment daily for a few months or until you are satisfied with the results.
Additional Tips
- Instead of blending the onion, you can grate it and then extract the juice. To squeeze the juice out, you can use cheesecloth instead of a strainer. You can also use a juicer.
- To avoid tearing up while cutting the onion, chill it in the freezer for about 15 minutes and then chop it.
- If you want to add a fragrant essential oil to counter the pungent odor of onions, use rosemary, lavender, peppermint, or other similar oils that promote hair growth.
- You can also add some lemon juice or rose water to mask the onion smell.
Resources:
- Liguori L, Califano R, Albanese D, Raimo F. Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Five White Onion (Allium cepa L.) Landraces. Journal of Food Quality. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jfq/2017/6873651/. Published January 15, 2017.
- Velasco MVR, Dias TCde S, Freitas AZde, et al. Hair fiber characteristics and methods to evaluate hair physical and mechanical properties. Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. http://www.revistas.usp.br/bjps/article/view/10666. Published 2009.
- Sharquie KE, Al-Obaidi HK. Onion juice (Allium cepa L.), a new topical treatment for alopecia areata. The Journal of Dermatology. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12126069. Published June 2002.
I do try onion super effective i do it 2x in a wik more lessen hair loss.
Thanks for useful information.
Amazing Result
Thanks for such a good information like health tips n beauty tips. Keep it up. It really works.
Good work ……helpful
i love reading ur very informative home remedy section since this well benefits once health,hoping that this will continue….i do believe that home remedy is very much better than those expensive medicine,because my mother suffered bfore a psoriasis and thankfully by the event of social media,i found a home remedy for my mom ailment and thanks to jehovah that she is better now…
There are two persons who are my relatives with psoriasis. would you like to share your home remedy? I would appreciate it very much
Thanx very much psoriasis is not gud to have but I’m grateful for the remedies onion
Do u have any remedies for vitiligo
My son is 14 years old. He has many white hairs at back side & front side. Pls tell some very effective treatment.
hiii.. I read yr question with regarding to graying of hair of yr son.. in fact this recipe my mom used for me when my hair started graying while in school.
take about 1 ltr of Sesame seed oil (teel oil) add to it about 200 gms of tea leaves(any tea leaves will do) plus you can add 2 tsp of fenugreek seeds (methi) + 2 tsp of black pepper (whole) + if you have aloe vera u can add by just chopping it (optional) + about 20 curry leaves + about 5-6 red hibiscus flowers (optional). Leave this overnight and next day you boil all this mixture till all the water evaporates and all the ingredients turn black. Cool it then strain and use it for your son. u will see difference. This oil is best for the youngsters who are studying and their hair starts graying. Believe it or not, I am now 51 and my hair has just started graying just a few strands here and there….
Thank u so much sunita.. i have a question. Which oil? White seasame seed oil or black seasame seed oil?
useful informaton simple thankyou
Thanq very much for your suggestion.
This is lovely.
But is it effective for 32 year old person who suffered premature hair-greying since 24 years?
And also will it have same effect if the hair is already colored for many years?
I like this site for home made tips
I’m quite pleased with the iniramotfon in this one. TY!
I liked this site very useful homeremedies
Excellent.
Excellent , i like using home remedies , keep it up.
Can you tell me how to use this tip.
I’ll try it. Hope it will help.
My mum is 80 and went bald due to illness..for 2months now she is applying onion juice mixed with garlic juice…good god..you should see the hair on her head…our Dr.is trying it out…this is my Gran’s receipe.
Hi Jyothi Prabhu ji can u plz tell me indetail hw to use ur Gran’s receipe
Is the receipe equal parts of onion and garlic juice
Thanks for that! It’s just the answer I neddee.
That’s good advice on hair loss. Can you please post on how to prepare and use. Big tnx.
Hai meenu bansal,
Inform your son to had fresh curry leaves in morning.(empty stomach)
It’s really good.
Very informative and useful tips
Onion juice works well … I have tried it
Onion juice is one of the best hair care treatment. The ingredients of onion juice are used in medicines for treating hair loss.
Great home care for my hair.It really works.I’ll recommend it to all my friends who suffer hair loss.Thank you.
Very informative,cheaper and 100% effective….thank you so much and keep up the good work.
I find the information very useful. thanks
Good home remedies. I like this site very much.
Thanx 4 such a usefull tip
It’s very good information
I like
Do we drink it or apply it on hair ? 😉
Go to the second page of the article. 🙂
I like ur remedy for hair loss
I ll try this one..
Hey omer.. Apply to scalp..
I have three questions:
1) Do I have to juice an onion every day (or night), or is it ok to juice several onions, say a week’s worth, keep the juice in cold storage, and take out the appropriate amount every day?
2) I follow a no-shampoo regimen: I wash my hair with a mix of two tablespoons of baking powder dissolved in 500 ml of water, rinse thoroughly, and then apply a mix of two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 500 ml of water. I rinse this off immediately, per instructions. Is this regimen compatible with the onion-juice-and-honey treatment? Or should I use a good herbal shampoo to wash off the mixture in the morning?
3) You mention the option of adding certain oils. Would virgin coconut oil be a good option? I’ve read that VCO is excellent for treating hair fall.
Many thanks, and more power!
Oops, sorry, I meant baking soda, not baking powder. 🙂
Thanks Very good.
It truly works……even I tried …
Do v have to apply on the hair or drink it.
apply it into ur scalp
Fatima u don’t drink u apply to hair for about 30mts and above then wash off
Applying onion juice to scalp also helps in reducing hair fall.
rinse hair with only water or sampoo?
We can mimix this onion juice to amla , methi, hibiscus,bharmi powder
Its nice home remedy
I have been using onion juice for 1 month daily. the hair has become strong. but I can not see new hai. how long I will have to wait?
Mujhe bhi bta do..koi essential oil kon sa use krna hai..nd daily use krna hai
In awe of that anwrse! Really cool!
I was try for 2 months per day…i can see new hair…wow…10q
There are no instruction on how to apply this treatment? Like, how long do you leave it on and how often and such? Thanks Julia
PS…..is it okay to add other products?
Okay sorry I found the answers on the next page. I jump the gun
Thank you can’t wait to try.
Wow, excellent tip for hair loss.
You people are truly wonderful thanks a lot.
Thanks for feeding us nearly every moment to keep our health saved…my wife is now 48 and she has infertility problem wht can l do to make us get a congratulation message from our well wishers..tnqs
2 bananas
2 eggs, 1 tsp soda,1 cup milk
mix together and drink after monthly period
its banana recipe. try it if u cant conceive
Thanks, will try this out.
I tried and it worked. I was experiencing hair loss but after a month of using the onion and honey treatment,my hair is now strong
Nio
From New Zealand so after you apply the juice how long do you leave it there before rinsing it off
How many times a day. I love this site.
Thank you very much.God bless.
Onion juice or paste prevents hair fall and stimulates hair growth.
Thank you for the recipe and feedback. I will definitely try this
One can also add onion juice to a small bowl of pure coconut oil (about 2 to 3 tablespoons), steep for a week or more, then use to apply on scalp. One can also add more onion juice and steep in a bottle of coconut oil and use as necessary. Keep overnight (you can either place a shower cap on your hair or put an old shirt or dress over your pillow case to avoid oil stains). Wash off gently, using warm water and mild shampoo (preferably herbal – like shikakai). Soak up excess water from hair and scalp with a towel and leave hair loose to dry naturally while at home or dry by sitting or walking in sunshine. Frequent use of hair dryer to dry hair can also contribute to hair dryness, frizziness, and hair loss. Onion juice is a life saver! (or should I say, hair saver?!)
nice one, keep informing us. I must try this. god bless.
I like the idea well done
nice one honey,l cant wait to try this,l pray it works for me .Weldon dear