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I never imagined using onion juice for hair growth, but after reading the great results of a recent study, I decided to give it a try!
Onions are more than just a healthy vegetable. They have been shown to help increase hair growth and reverse grey hair when applied to the scalp. That’s why every night you’ll find me applying onion juice for hair growth.
Onion juice has been used for hundreds of years to treat thin and greying hair.
Onion juice helps by providing nourishment and circulation to the hair follicles. It also kills germs, parasites, and is helpful in treating some fungi infections, all of which can aid in prevention of hair loss.
How Onion Juice for Hair Growth Works:
Onions are high in sulfur, which helps in regenerating the hair follicles. They are also beneficial in decreasing inflammation.
A few weeks ago, a breakthrough study for thin and grey hair was published and showed great results for the effectiveness of a topical compound called pseudocatalase (PC-KUS). The reason this topical cream was found effective was that it targeted the cause of grey and thinning hair.
Research from Bradford University in the UK and several other universities have shown that grey and thinning hair is caused by a buildup of hydrogen peroxide and a decrease in the natural antioxidant, catalase. When a buildup of hydrogen peroxide occurs at the hair follicles, it causes oxidative stress resulting in greying and thinning hair.
Catalase can not only be found in the topical cream, but it can also be produced from the application of onion juice! Onion juice reacts similarly when it is applied. It increases the level of catalase on the skins surface, reducing the buildup of hydrogen peroxide.
Onion Juice for Hair Loss and Greying Hair
The results from the topical application of onion juice can be observed within just a few weeks.
One study from the Journal of Dermatology found that just after four weeks of using onion juice, 74% of individuals with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth. Within six weeks of using onion juice, 84% of the individuals were reported to have hair regrowth.
How to Make Onion Juice
When I first started researching using onion juice for hair growth, I immediately did a search for where I could buy some. Even though you can buy it online, it is better to use the juice of a fresh onion. Any onion juice you purchase from a store has most likely been sitting on a shelf for months. Fresh onion juice will be more potent. It is best to make the juice in small amounts so it is does not have to be stored for a long period of time.
There are 3 Ways You Can Make Onion Juice:
1) Juicer- If you have a juicer, this is the easiest way to make onion juice. Just peel the onion, cut it in half and put it in the juicer. I decided to buy a juicer just for the purpose of juicing onions because it is the fastest and easiest way to get the most juice. You can get an inexpensive juicer and they work great. I bought this one because of the very low price and absolutely love it!
2) Blender/Food Processor- Peel the onion and cut it into about 4 sections. Then put them into your blender or food processor and start blending. Lastly, strain the mixture so that only the juice is remaining.
3) Grater – Peel the onion and cut it in half. Grate both halves of the onion over a dish. Then strain the mixture to get just the juice.
How to Use Onion Juice for Hair Growth and Grey Hair
For the first application of onion juice, you may want to test it on a small area (in case you may be allergic to it) or water down the mixture. Even though it’s natural, pure onion juice is strong.
Steps:
- Apply the onion juice daily to your scalp and lightly massage it in. This helps stimulate the hair follicles and allows for maximum absorption.
- Leave the onion juice on for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
The smell is powerful, but the results may be worth it! To avoid smelling like onion all day, you can apply it at night and then wash it out before you go to bed.
If you’re allergic to onions or are looking for another option, there are many more ways you can increase hair growth with natural ingredients.
I’ve recently shaved my head after not cutting it at all for about two years. I noticed that I lost a lot of hair when brushing and showering, but that was pretty much common as in a prior time I let my hair grow long.
Now, closing in to my mid-forties, I’ve started to get “worried” and not (or something like that) after shaving and, it may be in my mind, I’ve felt that there’s space between hairs, because I think I see more light reflecting from the top front of my head. I don’t have that round spot at all at the top like many men get or friars shave of, but the front part sure seems to reflect a bit more light than I remember from the last time.
I’ve asked my parents and friends to tell me if I’m losing my hair and 99% say no, the other !% say maybe, that they can’t remember me with such short hair (now looks like a buzz cut). I want to believe that it may be the way the light shines and that because my wavy hair is stricken by cowlicks the light may not stop and go straight to my scalp.
My hair has stopped falling after cutting/shaving it. Maybe the weight was too much for my scalp to stand.
Anyways… that’s the story as best as I can explain it and hopefully you can help me out figure out how to reverse my apparent hair loss.
Best wishes and hope to hear from you.
Did you give the onion juice a try? Hope you find something that works for you!
i agree with parham.. I used onion on scalp for about 6 months daily..i got rid of the itch on the scalp, hair loss also reduced greatly and they became thicker as well..that said i went for a hair cut one fine day and the moment the guy applied water on my hair the smell killed everyone in the room.. Being embarassed would be an understatement..i gradually stopped using the juice on scalp, and here m now with accelerated hair fall and a lot of itch..i plan to start applying it again.. I read somewhere that apple cider vinegar makes the smell go i hope it does..
Did the apple cider vinegar help with eliminating the odour?
Thanks for sharing your results, so glad to hear it helped!
Hi
I started using it two weeks ago and it really eradicated the whole feeling of scratching and itching on my scalp.
My scalp is now much calmer and I have no urge to scratch my hair at all.
As for the hair, i feel its quite shiny and fluffy.
I can not comment on gray hair changing to natural colour after such short period of time
I used Alpecin for almost a year to cool down my scalp, energize and strengthen the hair and get rid of the itching feeling but it was not anywhere near the effect of onion juice.
I strongly recommend it to everyone.
The only draw back is the very strong odor .
Last night my wife asked me very politely to sleep on the couch !!??
Glad to hear it has helped! The smell is powerful but the results are worth it 🙂
hai am john am feel very happy to say that am 28….am reset my age by using onion +garlic daily in night time…..after 2 months i got new hair in my damaged spot…..
hi!
i’m glad to hear abt ur result. Can u tell me how u made onion plus garlic paste?did u apply it daily & for how long? will b waiting for ur reply.
Regards
So glad to hear the good results!
I heard onion smell can attract bacteria n kill it..then how to use it on hair
Its really nice and the result after applying it every day for 2 weeks is eye-catching, and for me it workd as an alternative for some chemicals to maintain healthy hairs.
I have used this onion treatment, but without consistency. MY hair is thinning around the hairline and at the top or crown of my head. I AM GOING to try it twice a week this time. Thanks for the encouragement. I will keep you posted. Also I am tempted to try the walnut powder. I have a lot of grey ;do you think it will work for me?
Hope it works for you! I have heard mixed results about walnut powder cover greys, but it may be worth a try. You can read through the comments on my blog post to see some of their results.
How often do they recommend you use it?
In the study they did it twice a day, but I have seen good results just doing it once a day and skipping a day or two when I forget to do it.
Do you just rinse it out after the 30min to 1hr or use shampoo?
I use shampoo after to help get rid of the smell.
Lori,
You comment “castile soap” seems to remove onion odor effectively from your own hair.
In searching for a similar soap, I found a product labeled “Dr. Bronner’s”, also made from castile soap, but with peppermint oil added.
Is that product what you use?
Yea that’s what I use! They have different ones with lavender or with no essential oils added.
i just started this ….. wish me luck!!!!
Good luck! 🙂
hi Lori.
I am applying the juice for about 3 weeks.. I am seeing a great differences. I apply the juice at night and wash it in next morning. I keep it whole night everyday.. does it harm on my hair any how ? please reply me. Thank you so much .
Hi, glad to hear you’ve seen an improvement. I think those in the study kept it on and didn’t wash it out over night. I like to wash it out after a few hours just because the smell usually starts to get to me lol.
Is regrowing hairs will starts as small thin n then developed as thick n healthy after get result from onion treatment?
I noticed less hair breakage and thinning after using the onion juice for a couple of weeks.
Hi,
I have tried massaging my sclap for a couple of days now and I just could not wait for 4 weeks to pass by.
But the smell is awful and the bathroom smell bad like stinky socks.
Well, there always a price to pay for being too vain.
Haha it does smell quite a bit but I was very pleased with the results!
I wonder how it would work for eyelashes. I imagine it would burn like crazy! would it cause harm to the eyes? a person would have to keep their eyes closed the whole time. any opinions?
Interesting! I imagine it would too.
Hi I’d like to see your before and after pictures while you are using your garlic and onion treatment. How do you prepare them and apply them? Please include too.
Hi,
M just 22 yrs old n 50% of my hair has turned grey. I used to color my hair but its a tedious job as I have to do it every fortnight. I ve started using onion juice for the past 1 week. Can u tell me wats the probable duration I need to apply to see the result? Shud I use shampoo to cleanse after application? ? Can I mis onion juice wit oil n apply to reduce the stiffness??
Thanks!
I believe the article mentioned that they saw results in about 4 weeks, I linked to the study under my sources. I use shampoo after to get rid of the smell. It could probably be mixed with oil, but I haven’t tried it yet.
Has using onion juice help u to reverse the grey hair? How much time does it take.
Hi priya . M 28 years old. And have almost 50% gray hair. M suffering with it from 6-7 years . Plz share ur experience with me. Did u feel any change in ur gray hair problem. Ur reply is very much important for me. Plz reply as soon as possible.
Hi.. I m only 21 yrs old and i lost almost 50% hair, i used to have long hairs. After reading this article i have started using onion, i hope it will work.
Hope you see good results!
should i use shampoo to wash my hair after applying it for 30 mins
I washed my hair after, otherwise it smells quite a bit.
What is the best shampoo to wash out the onion smell please reply thanks
if i use white onion will it work
The article didn’t specify but that’s what I used and sometimes yellow onion too.
Hi, great article. I useful s yellow onion on my scalp; I put a plastic cap on and tied my head and slept. My scalp is itching so bad . I feel like it is on fire. Can you direct me on getting some relief ?
Sounds like you may be allergic to the onion, I would wash it off immediately.
I am very keen to try this as I have a lot of grey hair and I am only 27. Someone mentioned a paste – does anyone know how to make it? Thanks
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to share my experience here. I am 26 years old, I lost almost all my hairs in my top area. I got to know about this onion remedy and started using it for last one month, I must say here that it really works. Now I have hairs in all the places in my head, but all are very small and thin, But it gives me hope that I can get my hair back. I am taking the pictures and comparing it all the time. Its simply awesome.
And another thing is, I am using garlic as well, as it comes from same onion family. Both works. But one thing to be very careful, never apply too much at a time, I applied too much paste one day and got burnings in head, so I stopped using for last one week. Thank god, I used coconut oil for the one week, which healed the scars caused by burn. Now planning to continue onion and garlic from next week.
But, I must admit that it really works. If anybody wants to see before and after pictures, please let me know, as there is no way to attach here.
Thanks.
Thanks for sharing how it worked for you! So glad to hear you saw good results 🙂
After applied onion juice, how to wash our head? Is hot or warm water?
I just use warm water to wash my hair afterwards.
Can onion juice be left over night? Can i apply it at night and wash it off the next day? ?
You can leave it on overnight. I just don’t because it made my hair hard and the smell bothered me.
can you apply onion juice after you dye your hair?
I haven’t tried it myself so, I’m not sure. I don’t have color treated hair.
SOUNDS BRILLIANT!!!! CAN YOU SHOW ME THE HERE AND NOW!!!!??
i want to see ur pic. before and after using the onion&garlic.
dear jeeva even i have applied onion juice many time from last 2 month but regrowth is not happen can you help me out
Thank you
Hi could I see your before and after pics please?
Hi Jeeva. I would like to see your before and after pictures please. Or anyone else on here who has before and after pics.
Hi Jeeva,
I would really like to see the before and after pictures. That might give me some hope : )
forgot my email address earlier…
Hi Jeeva,
Really would like to see your before and after pics.
hi jeeva…i too want tu see ua pics after and before
Hello Jeeva,
Could you please share your photos.
yes i want to see the picture sir.kindly mail me at [email protected]
hey….that is really good to hear….can you send me the pictures @ [email protected]
i want to see the before and after pics of you
Hi Jeeva,
I would love to see your before and after pics. Please send to my Gmail account.
Thank you,
Anita Williams
would love to see your pictures, please send them.
please send me da pix
Dear friends thanks for your opinion, I am 29 years old, I have all so hair lose problem I was using lot of different types of oil but no use , now I will going to use this ,I have some doubt.1)this one is must we use every day or weekly once enough?
2)only onion juice or add any oil (olive oil) ?
3)onion juice or onion paste which one is best ?
please give the answer and help me.(I want se your photo send to me by email [email protected]
The study had participants using it 2 times every day for if I remember right, 6 weeks. I started using it daily and then cut back to only once a week and still saw great results! I used pure onion juice, but some may want to dilute it at first as it is very powerful! I used onion juice instead of paste because it is easier to apply.
i want 2 see d pictures. please send it as soon as possible. this is my facebook id, if u can , u can send me on fb.
I don’t know about the onion but with garlic you must use only the juice, it will burn your skin! In this article it says to use onion juice. I know that garlic made into a paste burns because I used it to get rid of a bad case of athletes foot. Results burnt feet with no athletes foot. Since then I have used only the juice of the garlic when needed and had no problem.
hi jeeva pls send me your pics. thanks
I would love to see pics.. [email protected] my husband is going bald in the crown area
I wanna c ur before n after pics plz mate, mail me them at… [email protected]
Thanks..
share pictures
to jeeva i would love to see pics of your head…..
hi,
I need to see the before and after pic…
kindly send me…
Please send before and after pic
Hi 🙂 I would love to see some pictures .. [email protected]
Thanks.
please do show me the results ie before and after treatment
Hi jeeva ‘ve happened to me like what happened to you was obsessed sensitivity in my scalp as a result of my use of a large amount of juice What should I do Please
Hi jeeva,
Could you pls share your pics to my gmail account sarath.deee@gmail. I am 22 now and baldness is started. Pls send how to use it and how many days I have to use in a week.
Thank you
Regards
Sarath
Can you send me pictures of your before and after hair growth from the onion treatment.
hai….can u send me phots pls
can u plz send me photo ?
[email protected]
Hi,
Sajna Here,
I am really inspired after seeing ur comments.Could you please send your photos :
my mail id is [email protected]
Hello sajna…did u get results after starting this treatment?
plz snd ur pics before and after..looking forward to it.
Please send me your before and after pics.
id is [email protected]
I wish to see ur pics plz send me becoz im also using
hi..plzz send me ur pictures…[email protected]
Dear Jeeva,
Kindly send the your pictures before and after to my email id [email protected]. am also suffering as like you.
Thanks & Regards,
S.Prabhu
hi jeeva
i have been loosing my hairs since last 6 months and i have lost 3/4 of my hairs since last 4 weeks i have been using onion juice sometimes once sometimes twice a week and my hair fall has been stopped not fully but i loose less hairs like when i brush in the morning i only loose 15 20 hairs which is normal i guess………..but m now i want to regrow my hairs so good to know that u have noticed ur hairs growing back…m so hope full now so ppl do try onion juice really it smells bad but worth it
good luck to every one 🙂
Could you tell me does onion can make difference in hair growth, and what is the method to apply onion either we have to apply onion juice or onioin which is cut into pieces on areas were there are no hair .
Bro can I have are look the photos .I planning to us onions to solve my hair issue .thanks
Subra
hi jeeva,
nice and happy to read ur comment…
i am also in a situation of losing hair at the top of my head…i could clearly see my scalp…
being a girl i feel very depressed to look at my thin hair and its still falling …i fear i would get scalpness at this age …i am 29 now….could u pls send me the pics or the proper method to apply this juice…
my doubt was that when to apply oil after washing the hair?
will the hair fall after washing at the starting stage?
wen will we see the results?
Pls clarify…………
Hi Meena, I no how you feel I have been using onion juice now for 6 days now I juice the onion then use a eye drop to put it on then massage my scalp, I leave it on all night I wear a shower cap to bed doing that my hair does not go stiff. I wash it out in morning 2 then rinse it with apple cider vinegar it does take the smell out of it. I do believe it works as when I massage or run my fingers through my hair there are little stubbs growing, But still have long way to go whether fingers crossed will have to wait and see. Just give it a go no harm in it. Cheers Aine
May I have an update?
hi
please share ur pic .
hi abhi i dont have taken pics as i would get upset on seeing them pls clarify me on the proper method…
Hi
i Have same problem send the pics
Please post me your before and after pictures for my reference.
Hi jeeva,
I want to see the picture before and after..i am no where doubting buddy but i will certainly give me a hope . [email protected] is my gmail id.thank u and i wish for happiness and heath.
Hi Jeeva, would it be possible to email me photos of before and after. I am a bit skeptical in trying this, but if you think it really works, then i might have to give it a try. My email add is [email protected]
Thank you!
Hi I have just started to use rhe onion remedy and would like to see your before and after pictures. Thx
Like you I started applying onion juice on my head once my wife mentioned it to me. Its been 23 days now and I definitely see good results! My hair I think has become thicker and the new hair growth has no grey in it!!! Unbelievable, the thing is when do I stop using this?
Hi…. I have started appling onion juice to my scalp from yesterday.. Hope to see gud result… Can u sent me ur before n after pic…. [email protected]
I would like to see results can you please send a pic
I JUST READ THIS AND I AM GETTING BALD ON THE TOP CENTER OF MY HEAD, I WAS TOLD DUE TO MY THYROID CONDITON. PLEASE KEEP ME CONTACT ON THIS ONION JUICE, I DO NOT WANT TO BURN MY SCALP OR EYES, SOMEONE OUT THERE PLEASE RESPONE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
PL FORWARD ME BEFORE AND AFTER PICUTURE OF YOUR HEAD INORDER TO SEE THE EFFECT OF ONION JUCE ON YOUR BALD HEAD.
HOW MUCH TIME DOES THE ONION JUCE TAKES TO HELP GROWING NEW HAIR ON BALD AREA, HOW MANY DAYS IT TAKES TO COVER THE BALD AREA, HOW MANY DAYS IT TAKE TO GET ALL THE NEW HAIRS REBORN
Kindly send me Snaps for my reference on my mail ID rspawar2
Hi, can you provide me with before and after pictures of your results?
Hi there,
Juat read your comment about great results after a month. I started using onion juice today, csn you send me some before and after pictures please?
Many thanks.
ya …its very great…..i just wanted to see the pictures before and after……can you please send me the pictures?
hi jeeva iam really intrested on your post i wand see your before and after pictur please send to me in my e mail which is mentioned hear thank you
I really want to see the pics., as I am having the same situation as you had.
Hi jeeva, I’d like to see some of your pictures too! Please send it to [email protected]. Thanks!
Hi Jeeva,
Are you mixing onion + garlic??? or just using anyone at a time?
Could you please post pictures as well???
Dear can you please send me your pics before and after your onion treatment at my email?
hi jeeva..
i would like to see your before and after pictures… i have tried lot of oils and treatments. but no results. I just want to see your pictures so that it just brings me a hope to use.
Please do mail me. i’ll be waiting for your pictures
this is my email.
[email protected]
Could you please send the before after pics to [email protected] .. Thanks
Could you please .mail me those.pics…. [email protected]
I am also 26 and already lost most of my hair. But this post of yours has inspired me, to give a try to regrow my hair. I have already started the treatment with onion and garlic juice. But the smell is awful. Can I apply a shampoo after cleaning off the juice? Is shampooing good? If not, what kind of shampoo will you suggest?
Is there any other natural means to reduce the smell?
I would also like to see your pics. That would be a great motivation..
please forward your pictures to confirm i too want to apply onion paste to my hair…..
hi i here soo good comment from.u plz send me before and after pic [email protected]
thanks a lottt
Can u plzz send me your before & after pics
Can u plzz send me your before & after pics on
[email protected]
Dear Jeeva, I am suffering from this hair loss from 10+ years. I am using this onion and garlic combination but not regularly as dont have much confidence on it.
I will highly highly appreciate if you can share your before n after pictures on [email protected]. Waiting for your email. Many thanks – sumit.
Can I apply onion juice at night and wash it off the next day? ? Can it be kept overnight?
Hi
Can you send before and after pic please
, how
Often it should be used
i want to use onion juice but i dont like its smell,,iam a diebetic patient also,,,,i have swear type of hair loss and i have 75 percent white hairs ,,iam 27 years old iam female ,,i want to know if it does really work then i use the juice,,please send me the before and after pictures after using the onion juice,,thanx
Hi jeeva
I have also been experiencing hair lossfor some years.
could you pls send me your before and after pictures of using onion juice, thanks
email [email protected]
Hello Jeeva,
Karthik here from chennai. Are you sure this grows hairs? I am going to start with this treatment soon. The onion juice.
Can you send me in my mail id the beofre and after pictures of you?Thanks in advance
Hi, can u send me your before and after pictures to me, as i am using onion juice since 2 weeks, i didn’t see much results, may be i have to wait for 4 more weeks to see the result. i hope your pictures will give me some confidence. my email is [email protected]
hello jeeva, thanks for sharing. did u r using for grey hair also. pls share ur experiences and pics. if its good for grey hair also pls share. thanks
lalitha
Cam you send me you before and after pictures at
[email protected]
Hi . I just read you hair loss story , well , my name is jayjay I am also 26 , I have a on going hair loss and start noticing it since 24 . so I would like to ask some advise on how to use the onion juice together with garlic juice , and can you send me a pics of before and after of your hair loss stories . It would be much appreciated if you do so . thanks . 🙂 , here’s my email . [email protected]
hello,
I’m curious to see pictures can you please email me at [email protected]?
So , i have just started seeing some hair fall , its in the initial stage but i want to put an end to it.I am gonna give this a try ..by the way green tea also has antioxidants ..would that work too ? Thanks.
Green tea may also help, I’m not sure if it enables the same amount of catalse. Here’s an interesting article you may want to check out: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14569057
Does the kind of onion matter — white, yellow, purple/red?
The study did not detail the type of onion juice used. I have been using yellow onions and have seen great results!
I am 32 years of age now, but I lost my hair when I turned 24. It was such an unfortunate thing for me to loose my hair. I have a head shape issue. Not too weird but somewhat, and the only thing I relied on to cover it was my long black shiny hair. Now I wear caps all of the time. it’s been hell for me. 🙁 I have been living in a small surf town for four years that hasn’t got to see me without my hat off. I wish i could surf but that means i’d have to take my hat off and show the world my alenatic head. lol.. The funny thing is nobody mentions anything about it, but I have heard comments about it. I would’ve thought by now someone would be intrigued enough to ask me why I keep my damn hat on all of the time. I have been trying to find a solution to my problem but nothing has worked so far , and I sure don’t have the money for a hair surgery. It sucks when I am intimate with a female and she gets to find out my secret.. Although I’ve never been rejected for it.
I just wish with all of the technology we have for destruction we also had some technology to restore what we loose sometimes, even if its something that some may consider insignificant. Anyway.. I doubt this onion thing will work but ill give it a try and keep you posted
Thanks Gabriel, we would love to hear how it works for you!
I have lost most of my hair, I am not worried about it because I have passed that stage. But my son who has started to loose a lot of hair and now you can even see his scalp through his hair almost all over his head and he is only 15 years old. He has been through a number of treatments through his dermatologist, but for one year now there has been no improvement. Would you suggest we stop all of this treatments and try the onion juice. Please let me have your honest opinion.
Thanks
Raj
Many have seen great improvements from using the onion juice, it may be a great option to to try. Check out the comments above to view others’ results.
Since your son is only 15, take him to a doctor. Hair loss can be from a medical condition, or in some cases stress. At his age, he should not be losing hair.
Could I put the onion juice in my shampoo? ???
The onion juice goes bad pretty quickly, so I wouldn’t put it in shampoo, unless it was just enough for a few days to use. I keep my onion juice in the fridge and it stays good for about 4 days.
Gabriel,i hv the same story of 24 and now i m 30 and getting more baldness,do u got any relief from baldness,pls mail me your results,[email protected].
Regards
If your bald just live with it
Hi there Gabriel. hope you get positive results from the onion juice. But mate, I think you also need to accept and be happy with who you are mate. Hair, no hair. youre still the same buddy. hope you realise that. Ive seen some horrendously disfigured people around the world. and they get on with it. hope you can see the beauty inside you mate. like you said. the women you’ve been with don’t reject you for your head…..so embrace it mate. good luck
I can tell you right now that there WOULD be a line of of both men AND women if this really works! I’m just skeptical as to why it hasn’t caught on by now!
I have not tried this, but I once blended an onion in a high powered blender. My eyes burned SO bad. Probably most of the day, and possibly the next! So, be careful! It was even a small onion!
And, I would think that if you had hydrogen peroxide on your scalp your hair would just get lighter, not grey. My hair is grey (some. not all). I wish it was just lighter.
Thanks for mentioning that! When I put it in the juicer, the smell was very powerful and I needed to wear onion goggles.
Hello I’ve tried the onion juice topically on my scalp and now I’m doing it with biotin to speed up the process and it works great
That’s great!
What type of by Hilton did you use and did you blend it with the onion
What type of Biotene did you use and did you blend it with the onion
Have you actually tried it? does it work?
I have seen great results! I have been using it for several weeks now and have noticed less hair breakage and hair loss.
I would LOVE to see the before and after pics of this. How about it? Let us all see the results! : )
I find it strange that I have asked for a pic from various people, (including Lori, the person who started this whole onion/hair rant in here).. claiming amazing results. But guess what? I have not received “ONE RESPONSE” via my email yet. No pics. No nothing. Not even in HERE. I’ve been asking for a before and after picture since October of last year. What’s up with this? What’s the deal?
I know you have my email address Lori, because I have to include it, in order to make a comment in here.
I take that back. I’ve been asking since July of last year.
I don’t have any before and after pictures because they wouldn’t do it justice. I had hair thinning and my hair is noticeably thicker to myself, but I don’t feel it shows much of a difference in photos. Hopefully, someone else with more noticeable results will contact you since you left your email address for them.
Do you think onion juice may also help with sebaceous cysts? I have about 1/2 dozen on my scalp varying in size.
Interesting that you should ask that! I had someone in my family try it to increase hair growth, but they also told me it eliminated the pain and itching from a sebaceous cyst on their scalp.
Hi.
i read you article please! Tell me about onion juice it’s possible for men hair loss control and how use it daily thanks.
Minhas, try reading through the entire thread– you will find the answers to all your questions.
thanks dear
Hi Lori I am so happy to see this postings I just started using the onion juice ,because my hair is falling out, & my scalp was itching olot 7 had pain also I have just use the juice 2 times notice the itched when away from first treatment,my hair fells so much better,less frizz I want to know how long can I storage the juice ? & can I color my hair when doing this? would affect my scalp.i will wait for response on email thank you very much:)
I keep it in my fridge for a few days. Or you could also freeze it to make it last longer.
Can I make a large batch and freeze it in cubes? And defrost it as needed?If so will it lose potency?
Absolutely, I do that all the time.
This is the first I’ve heard of onion juice being used as a natural remedy for hair thinning or grey hair. Wow!
You mentioned a daily application. Is the daily application to be done forever or just for short periods of time, for instance, daily for a week each month, that sort of thing?
I’m very interested in the answers to the questions the other commenters have left, too, so I’ll be revisiting this to see what you’ve found out. 🙂
Thanks for the fascinating info. (I’m sharing this on Facebook.)
It is amazing and such a great natural and simple solution! The study involved using it twice daily for two months. After I started using it daily for a few weeks, it became time consuming, so I cut back to just a few times a week and have still seen great results! 🙂
Thanks 4 this article ,ihad started to lose hair.Iwas searching for asolution
This is so interesting! When you say it “regenerates” hair follicles, is that true even if the follicle has already died, such as in male pattern baldness?
From the information in the study, it included preventing hair loss and increasing hair growth, for those with male pattern baldness.
Hi Lori,
Can you post the link of the study that mentions that it can potentially cure male pattern baldness. I only see information on alopecia areata not male pattern baldness.
Look forward to your response.
Did this actually work to cure your grey hair? I’m very skeptical, and I’m a natural/green enthusiast! I’m skeptical because if this actually worked, everyone would’ve already known about it and would be trying it. But, if you say it’s actually worked for you, then I can believe it.
I have been using it for about a month and it has made a great difference in reducing hair loss (I don’t have grey hair so I haven’t been able to test that out on myself). The link at the bottom of the post shows the study.
does this onion juice process works for men too ? pls advise
According to the research, it worked for men and women.
onion juice oil realy works for hair growth
Thank you for your report on using “onion juice oil”. Although I am sure there is oil in onion, how did you obtain onion oil? Or did you mean only onion juice?
When you claim onion juice (oil) really works, is that personal experience, or you also referring to a study by professional researchers– ie. medical school, clinic, etc.
This is onion you are talking about. There will never be a big lineup for anything to do with raw onions, especially putting it on your hair.
Contrary to your comment about raw onions, there is a huge “line up” for avoiding hair loss– even if that means occasionally using onions. The article frequently refers to onion juice as the most convenient method of obtaining results with hair loss and even greying of hair.
For some people, obtaining onion juice means simply crushing the particles of onions produced by a blender or simple kitchen knife. For those who want a more efficient solution, there is the juicer, a kitchen appliance specifically designed to produce juice with a minimum of debris and delay.
As for the odor of raw onions, many people do not find the smell offensive, but simply worry that others might. So, they fret about what kind of soap to use, how long to leave the onion juice in the hair, etc.
Fortunately, little of the concern about odor is warranted if the onion juice is thoroughly washed out of the hair after application. Typically, onion juice is applied and allowed to remain in the hair for a specific period, whether overnight, or for only a few hours. Then the onion juice is washed out using soap or even lemon juice, depending on best results.
Those concerned about lingering odor of onion need only reflect that the alternative of doing without onion is continued hair loss. For men around age 35 to 50, the looming prospect of developing the famous vertex bald spot (the point at top rear of the scalp from which hair normally grows outward in a swirl or whorl pattern) is a major concern. Obviously, for women, any balding matters, although they are not as prone as men to vertex balding or balding in patches.
In all cases, halting the process of balding is a matter of (cautious) experimentation. Some, like me, have experimented with even PKUS (pseudo-catalase), a white powder from which a solution of catalase is prepared for application directly to the scalp. Although I cannot claim excellent results for PKUS in halting hair loss– PKUS must be used daily, and the effect is satisfactory, but not dramatic– it does reduce the amount of odor normally present with onion juice, which is the primary reason I tried PKUS.
However, and in fairness to the onion juice users, I plan to return to the use of onion juice for myself, if only for a few weeks, in order to compare its power with PKUS in halting hair loss. During that onion juice trial, I plan to use lemon juice during the final hair rinse to remove all onion odor, if possible. If onion juice produced by my new juicer is more effective than PKUS in stopping hair loss, I may conitinue to use onion juice– especially if the lemon juice rinse works well.
I used this for almost 3 weeks and I couldn’t take it anymore. My husband, my kids, people I worked out with were so disgusted by the smell. I was like a skunk and no one wanted to be near me. Somehow that dang onion smell got entrenched in my bathroom, on my pillows & sheets, in the walls, in my car. I stopped using it for a month and I still smelled like onions. And after all that, my hair is still gray. Don’t use it for grays unless you enjoy smelling like dirty garbage.
your onion woes made me laugh like crazy … Why dont u wash it off with a proper shampoo 🙂
Wow its amazing.. i have started this experiment on my thin hairs and im feeling smoothness and there is no frizz in my hair im much happy now because now im not using condtioner and serum on my frizzy hair because onion is a good condtioner..
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You can use stainless steel to get rid of onion smells
Sandi, try using diluted lemon juice with the final rinse of your hair. That appears to be the only thing your own onion juice routine omits.
use a scented oil or lemon juice to mix with onion and then apply or
u can buy scented oils from indian grocery stores…something like dabur amla oil
Wow interesting. I knew about the hair loss deal and started on it myself. Just didn’t know it also worked for gray and thin hair. Nice to keep up my motivation for continuing it. I do it when I don’t got uni or don’t forget it, meaning 3-4 days a week. I think it’s working but not sure, so far I’ve only done it 2.5 weeks.
I got some questions since it seems you’ve tried it. Hope you don’t mind.
1. Do you have the study for the gray thinning hair? I would be delighted to read it or just references that would lead me closer to the study article.
2. When you apply onion juice scalp and leave it for 1 hour or more, doesn’t your hair become stiff? Mine does but when I rinse it later on with warm water (not hot) and it becomes fine again.
3. When you apply onion juice on your scalp, don’t you lose hairs? I see them when I apply the juice on my scalp and when I dry my hair with towel later on.
The best thing that has happened since I started applying onion juice is that my dandruff has disappeared or become a very small area on my head. That’s very great since I used to have hair fall which were stuck in the big dandruff flakes. So I recommend people with dandruff and not being able to kill it to try this out. You may find the smell bad so once a week should be fine. I tried oil in my hair but it made my skin too dry after shampooing it after bath but this works great. (No, I’m not selling anything, lol.)
Losing hair extra may not as bad as it seems.. These hairs may have been close to the end of their cycle and the topical may have just accelerated the process a little.
Hi Alex,
The study is linked at the bottom of the article. My hair does become stiff when I apply it as well, but after I rinse it out, it no longer is. When I apply it, I lightly massage it into my scalp. I haven’t noticed any hair loss when applying it. I have been using it for about a month now, and I have noticed a lot less hair loss.
Thank you for bringing up that it helped with dandruff, glad to hear that it disappeared for you! That’s great!
can adding cinnanmon be any harm to the paste i add cinnamon as it reduces the smell and u can keep the paste on your hair for any time you want
I don’t think it would cause any problem adding it. Some add different ingredients to boost the benefits, like garlic etc.
Hi, Can you tell me for how long do you have to apply onion juice on hair and scalp and withing how much of duration will the dandruff lessen?
hy where can l buy onion juice
What a neat article! Have you read anywhere that the same benefit could be gained by actually drinking the juice?
Thanks Lauren! There is a lot of information on the health benefits of onion juice, but for the treatment of hair loss and reducing greys, all of the articles I have read instruct to apply it topically.
Yeah… who wants to drink onion juice anyways. Hah
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Very interesting! Thanks for posting.
I’m curious, what causes the build up of hydrogen peroxide in the first place?
The build up in hydrogen peroxide is most attributed to the reduction in the antioxidant compound catalase.
Do you know if the PC-KUS topical cream is available for purchase and if so, how I could obtain some.
Thank you
hi!
kindly you send me before and after pictures i want to see result
Can i use daily onion juice on my hair and washing of the hair with shampoo daily isn’t harmful?? plz suggest..!
Maybe
You can mis 3-4 tsp of baking soda with 3/4 of water as an alternative shampoo, it is shown to remove build up without damaging the hair follicle or the scalp. I believe this should take care of the strong odor of the onion as well.
I’m on trying but the result I’m sure wil be good due I see sign of good result by the grace of God tnx
No need of shampoo, if you are using this onion juice my dear. .. its excellent. ..
Pranesh. G
Has it worked for you and how long did it take you?
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we can leave onion juice and not wash it, can we go out like that, wont it smell like badly.
There are a few different ways you can mask the smell. Using pure onion juice will leave quite an overpowering smell. To combat this you can try mixing the onion juice with other ingredients. Rum and honey work very well for example. I found the rum option worked best for with regards hiding the smell of the onions. I hope this helps
Will it. Make your hair fall out
Hey will using onion juice de-colour my hair? I am presenting colouring my hair.
The onion juice hasn’t affected my hair color at all after using it.
So has your hair color been restored???
The onion juice didn’t alter my hair color at all. 🙂
Hi, read your tips for intercepting hair loss and grey hair with the use of onion juice and am actually going to give it a whirl. One question before I do that however, does it matter what type of onion you use? I know that brown/yellow onions have a higher sulfur and protein content than the white and the red variety, but does that have any bearing at all upon the effectiveness of the onion.Yellow, red, or white?
That’s a great question! I don’t think they mentioned what type of onion was used. I’ve been using yellow onions mostly myself.
OK thx
Good
My hair is long but getting damaged & rough & thin ..plss suggest me what am I suppose to do ?? ..onion can help my hair problem ???
Do you use any hair masks to help strengthen it? What do you use for shampoo?
hiiii….i read some where about onion juice for hair treatment…but to daily make onion juice was too boring…so i boiled onion juice and garlic paste with coconut oil..till all the water gets evaporate….then i am applying this oil twice in a month….my hair loss problem is almost gone…..but is this process proper???….please do reply..
That sounds great! Glad to hear you’ve seen good results with it. I wonder how much potency it loses with being boiled though.
Pls I want to know,i braide my hair,so I apply the onion juice in my bald patches,and I dnt wash it off my hair,is it good?not washing it off?
I leave it on for a few hours then wash it off.
Can you please post your before and after pictures?
can u please leave the directions of how u make the oil mixture and how u store it ? thank you
i want to know if u r using for reversing of grey, pls share ur experieces, as i have lot of gry hair.
Thanks.
Can I leave it in your hair .
no cause you need raw onion
hey lori, u experienced this?? it’s output is working 100% or not? so reply your your experience….
Hi im interested in the remedy but I have a question..how do I blend the onions so that I can get the juice out without turning it into a thick creamy paste thats almost impossible to strain.? If you or anybody can answer me n tell me what im possibly doin wrong I would apreciate it thank you..:)
grind the onions and tie the paste in a cloth tightly and take juice by rolling it tightly
Thanks for ur suggesion,that i was confused how could i get only juce from onion
I just juice the onion and apply it as is. There ends up being some small pieces of onion in the mixture, it’s not a clear liquid, but it still works out great. I wash my hair after a few hours of applying it.
Hi do u wash it out with just water or with shampoo
I always use shampoo (castile soap) to wash it out.
Hi Lori,
I grind onion and I boil the onion paste with oil. Once it cools down completely, I apply to the scalp. I observe the result. I started this because I do have hair fall.
Now my question is, which shampoo is good for frizzy and dry hair ? My hair too frizzy and dry.
Can we use Castile soap for frizzy and dry hair ?
Do we get in Walmart ?
Castile soap is great for frizzy hair. I also love using apple cider vinegar as a conditioner too.
HI Lori,
I m gonna try the same, kindly advice if it s good to intake the onion Juice, or only for scalp……Very tired of using many oils……awaiting for your reply…….Also I need quick solution in natural way….suggest if any
In the study, they only applied it topically.
Did you wash it with the shampoo?
After getting thick paste just filter it with very thin tea strainer , you will get the pure juice and pulp will be left in the strainer.
you are ok, but its for naturally remedy..
Antonio, I have been asked about “This Process” and since I can not recommend what I have not experimented with…….. I Did.
Use of Blender, yes it’s a process. Tuna Fish Can & Tuna Can Strainer does work….. Potato Ricer Also….. Just let the Blended Onion sit for a little (To Settle) makes it easier to “Press”. I also afterwards WILL Use The Not Onion Paste for cooking.
Yes, I have finally Experimented with the Onion For Hair, I have not taken pictures however have seen new growth from recess area….. (applied ~ 3 times a week going on ~ 6 months) no difference in color but I don’t really have much Graying to begin …….. Yet LOL (Hopefully now with this “Ritual” wont for some time) LOL
To Mention – Can ADD A Boost with Garlic Juice……. Haven’t done yet but 1 Day Onion, Next Day Garlic??? Or Combine 80% Onion/20% Garlic………… It’s mainly Boosting On “Allisin” (in both if you Chop and Let Sit for 10 mins before blending) and upping the “Catalase”
The easiest way to juice to onion 9if you don’t have a juice extractor) is to blend up half of an onion in a food processor or blender. Pour the processed onion into a coffee filter, set it in a strainer, and place it over a measuring cup (or cup large enuf to catch the drippings). Let it sit for a couple hours, and then pick up the filter full of minced onion, and wring the juice out by squeezing the filter in your hands. And you have a good 1/2 cup of fresh onion juice. Good luck. I’m trying it too. ~: )
If onion juice is the anser to gray hair where can I by it in a store like lemon juice
Hi, I am Lucy from Kenya. I have been using a clean handkirchief that I have dedicated to strain the juice from the thick creamy onion. It is easy and giving clean juice. Have been using for 3 days in a week and have observed great results. Good luck!
Hii. Anonymous definitely you can strain out the onion juice from the paste by using a cloth which is very thin threads
Just put all your onion paste in the cloth and take all borders of that thin cloth as all the paste will not spreadout anywhere and just tight the cloth you will see that you got juice well and
then you can also use this rest dried strained onion to your vegeis or foods….
I cut my onion and put in in my lemon juice squeezer. It works just s well and is easy, plus I save the left over onion to cook with later.
Hi.. I tried this.. it made my hair soft and silky.. but the onion smell was lasting for 2 to 3 days..
how to get rid of this?
And tell me how often I can try this method to stop hair fall and regrowth.
I wash my hair with shampoo (I use Castile soap with essential oils) and this usually takes out most of the onion smell.
I suffer with hair loss mainly in top area of hair, but want something that I can leave in my hair daily to help hair growth. I Like the sound of onion juice, but African Americans don’t wash their hair every day. What can I do?
You could also try using castor oil and/or essential oils.
Is dis realy workng ?
I’m AA as well and I wash my hair with conditioner instead of shampoo. I use a conditioner called Tea Tree from Trader Joe’s, it is all natural. Washing your hair too often with shampoo can be very damaging but using conditioner will nourish your hair.
I too am AA. Doing this regiment daily will not work for me.
Dear madam should we use fresh onion juice every time or can we store?
I use it fresh and then store it in the fridge for up to a week. That way I don’t have to make it every day.
Ms. Lori,
would like to try the onion juice for my thinning hair, how many onions are ideal for a 1/2 cup of onion juice per treatment?
thank you so much…
You only need 1 or 2 onions.
I wasH my hair with gooseberry juice (made from gooseberry powder) and I use some perfume around my ears to mask the onion smell.
Apple Cider vinegar and cold water as a final rinse
hii i want to know should we apply oil before applying onion juice on scalp because i have a habit of applying oil before washing my hair , i have extreme hair fall at alarming rate please guide and should i apply juice daily or some times in a week.hope to hear soon
I apply the onion juice directly. The participants in the study applied it directly to their scalp as well. I’m not sure if applying oil first may prevent absorption.
Hello,I want to know if I can apply the onion juice and not wash the hair for like a week or so???
hey..will u help me out with my hair loss problem,i can mail u some pics of my scalp…i applied onion juice every alternate day for 3 months but no results..
I think white onion juice is for stop hair fall and regenerate…
thanks…you are beautiful Lori
Hi
My hair are getting grey due to access use of hair coloring.. is this remedy of onion really works? ?
Thanks
Many have shared success with it in the comments for increasing hair growth. I’m not sure if anyone has shared their results with it for grey hair yet.
mam may i know this onion juice can repair baldness & regrow hairs at baldness
Lori,
Have you are anyone else have success reversing white/gray hair growth using onion juice treatment? How often should the treatment be done (ie daily, weekly)? And lastly, what do you use to wash it out? Obviously, getting rid of the smell asap is a concern! (I teach at elementary and secondary schools, and students definitely won’t deal well with that!)
Thanks!
I apply it at night for a few hours and then wash it out so I don’t smell during the day lol. I do it every day, but if I miss a few nights I don’t worry about it.
Sorry!! Is this possible to clear gray color hair?
Hi, the onions, how long are they effetive? if i shave my hair every after 5 days how long should i be using it?
The onions work best when you use them fresh or refrigerate them.
Hi can I mix honey with onion juice & does this really help in hair regrowth..
I think you could mix them together 🙂
Why would you mix honey what is the purpose of the honey
Can I use minced or powdered onion instead of fresh onion to make juice for hair treatment?thnks
It may not be as potent. I would use the fresh onion juice for the most benefits.
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