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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.
hello..
i apply onion juice once in a week…my hair is growing but at the same time i even have hair fall !! for the first time when i applied there was no hair fall..but gradually my hair started falling can i know the reason for my hair fall!!
I noticed an improvement after a few weeks, I didn’t notice it worsening at any point. I hope others can share their results.
Make sure you are not anaemic (not enough red blood cells), not defficient in folic acid and B12! Those can also cause hair falling out.
I have serious psoriasis of the TOTAL scalp – scalp only – and causing hair loss. Any idea how onion juice might affect me? Do you know of other natural remedies for my situation?
This article may be helpful: http://www.naturalnews.com/039054_psoriasis_treatments_alternative.html
Contact me, and I can help you with your psoriasis. [email protected]
Hey Lori can u tell me garlic shampoo brands.
I haven’t seen any shampoos with it, but they do make it in a juice.
hai ihave more problem of hair falling ,this anion juice may help me
Onion juice definitely works. I see results within 2 weeks. I want to try and use it continuously for 2-3 months and see. I only have a hair loss problem around my hairline (front).
Thank you for sharing your results 🙂
Hi guys I used onions and within a week it benefited greatly about ten days after he returned my hair falling out why Xu
Is it possible, because I use it every day
Help me please
The study involved using it every day, 2 times a day for 6 weeks. The onion juice is quite powerful and I reduced the amount of times I was using it to about once a week and still saw good results. I hope others will comment and share their results.
I am using it from last 2 years 3 times a week and i have experienced hair growth. It works. It takes time but it surely helps.
Thank youth but if Thsst my scalp of onion juice What should I do Am I the reduction of use or discontinue certain period of time and thank you
Thank you young people, but if my scalp Sense of onion juice What should I do Am I the reduction of use or discontinue certain period of time and thank you
So glad to hear it has been working for you!
hello,
in the source link i could not see that it helps grey hair.
any one have seen the difference ( for grey hair problem ) from this treatment .
pls reply
Hi Jeeva
Can yours end me before and after pics plZ
Thanks
Sandy
did onion juice work for turning white hair to blac hair. I am looking for sooner response from your side lori, waiting to find solution for this problem from longtime.
Hope, you will answer my query soon
Bharat,
The original news flurry about catalase as a means to restore hair color in victims of the disease Virtiligo is what drew the attention of many to the time-honored use of onion juice, which also contains catalase. In fact, the use of onion catalase for falling hair and greying is almost the entire focus of Lori’s blog and reader response on the subject.
However, since onion catalase has an odor problem, its effect can be duplicated without odor by application of synthetic catalase, or PC(KUS). This substance can be purchased in powder form, mixed with water, combed through the hair and allowed to remain all day without a significant odor, according to one who has used it. Although the chemical activity of synthetic catalase depends to some extent on exposure to ultraviolet radiation (sunshine), there are reports PC(KUS) works without sunshine, but to a lesser degree.
Therapeutic use of catalase appears based on the reduction of peroxide in and around the hair follicle. According to one theory, peroxide reduction or removal permits melanocytes actually to migrate back into the hair follicle, restoring color. By the same principle, peroxide reduction may allow resumption of hair follicle activity, even in “dead” follicles in balding areas.
However, people with a diagnosed case of Virtiligo should consult a dermatologist, since the disease is more complex than an overaccumulation of peroxides. Although the news about use of catalase to “cure” Virtiligo is a sign of progress in medical research, the disease is also linked to endocrine disorders and autoimmune disease. Such conditions include hyperthyroidism and adrenocortical insufficiency. Since hormones are not something to experiment with casually, a licensed medical practicioner is always the starting point.
For most catalase users, the question is how to refine use of catalase, maximizing removal of peroxides and promoting healthy hair follicles and regrowth of natural hair color.
Bro did u find a suitable solution for white hairs
did, it work for white hair problem too. I had lots of white and keep on turning my lots of black hair white day by day. So, i am waiting for you people opinion lori that it will work for my white problem to turn them black again.
The study only mentioned reversing grey and increasing hair growth; however, I believe the causes of grey and white hair both have the factor of a buildup of catalase. Hopefully someone will be able to comment with their results.
Lori,
In your August 21, 2013, reply to “Bharat” (who said, “did, it work for white hair problem too. I had lots of white and keep on turning my lots of black hair white day by day. So, i am waiting for you people opinion lori that it will work for my white problem to turn them black again”), you said, “The study only mentioned reversing grey and increasing hair growth; however, I believe the causes of grey and white hair both have the factor of a buildup of catalase…”
This statement may have confused readers who read the study and concluded buildup in the hair follicles of hydrogen peroxide is the cause of reduced hair growth and greying. In fact, since catalase reduces H2O2, it is a chemical antagonist of peroxide. Did you mean H2O2, when you referred to a “buildup of catalase”?
Yes, thank you Bob! 🙂
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Lori dear,
I have the onion juice for a a week. It strengthened the hair root I guess, the loss hair is reducing significantly after 3 days of usage. Is 6 weeks is enough for the therapy? Can I stop using it afterward at all? Because I can not stand the smell, I apply it daily at night and wash it 3 times to clean the smell. It’s seems the onion aroma is everywhere of my body and I need to change my pillow cover daily.
That is great you have already seen results! Thank you for taking the time to share your results. In the study it mentioned they did use it daily for 6 weeks. The smell is powerful! I’m not sure how often it would need to be used to keep up with the results. I have been trying to do it at least every few weeks now and am still seeing results.
hi,
I have just started to use the onion Juice. but My hair is falling as soon as I put onion juice.is it natural?. I am using the red onion juice? is that ok? or I have to change to white onion…
please advise and also how often should I use?????
In the study participants used it 2 times a day for 6 weeks. I started out using it daily and then cut back to once a week and still saw good results. It is quite powerful so some may want to start out diluting it. I used white onion but I don’t believe the study mentioned which type they used. Both types of onions have pretty similar amounts of antioxidants.
Yes friends…IT WORKS!…I have been using it since last 1 year every alternate day for an hour and I have experienced hair growth and still more growing from where I had lost it. Just don’t doubt this remedy it works and works wonders…:)
Thank you for sharing your results 🙂
o gosh i have been using it since 1 month my hair fall has stopped but now m up to regrow hairs as i can see through my scalpe 🙁 thanks for giving us a hope
Nice to hear that from u. I am 28 yr old guy suffering from same problem. Kindly msg me on whatsup to my number 9483420487 want to discuss ur successful story. I’m greatly pleased if u share or experience with me
Hi VS ,
Can you explain me how did you apply it, as i too have hair problem which includes problems like hair loss,baldness in M shape.Can I apply (or) rub garlic cloves (or) Oninon juice on these places, Where I have a baldness which is in M shape.As I am rubbing garlic cloves on the places can i continue with this or shall i start to apply onion juice.Please let me know.
Can you share your mobile number to my mail id its [email protected] please
Regards,
Zubair
Hey Guys i have read all the comments and fell better about that . iam 20 years old My hair also falls out alot when i dryed it and take bath it comes alot from my head . So Now i have cut my hair very short because of hair fall and one think more i have pimpals on the back side of my hair . Is it the reason of my hair fall Lori or its Not ?? And what should I DO plzz tell me I will be very great full To you guys
I have seen great results from using the onion juice myself. The study showed promising results too. Hope you find something that works for you!
i m starting from 15 aug 2013 my age is 22 i lose my 40% of hair i tried all medicine therpy escape this one i hope it will work and i regrow my hair…….
Hope it works for you!
It worked wonderfully,within only five days my hair stopped falling 🙂 stated on August 4 and by August 9, I observed the great result.I use a small bottle with nozzle to squeeze juice on scalp and then pat the scalp.I am continuing it for two months.All the best guys,stop worrying and start this therapy.
Wow great results, thanks for sharing!
Hi Neelam
Plz can you send me the enforce and after pics if you have or just advise me personally about the results. Any advise would be appreciated
Thanks a lot
Sandeep
Hello Sandeep,
I don’t have pics to compare as its only twenty days so far,but my hair stopped falling in just a week after using this therapy,magically.I want to continue for two months as I’ve read that people have got new hair growth if used for two months, daily.
I think main reasons behind hair fall are stress,illness,no healthy diet,no hair care,rigorous hair treatment,harsh shampoos,exposure to sun light, hard water,these things damage our hair.So keeping these reasons in mind if we care of ourselves,we can combat hair fall.
And I guess onion juice will stop hair fall once but if we don’t care other things then it may occur again.
So my suggestion to you is that you should also try onion juice without delay with a belief that it will help and forget all the stress,at least of hair fall,put on cap when in sun,take proper diet.And yes,I have sacrificed all fancy shampoos and conditioners that promise to stop hair fall and have switched to herbal shampoo and later a leave on serum.
While making onion juice I add coriander leaves and soaked and then boiled green tea leaves with its brown liquid,few drops of lemon juice.But initially only raw onion juice helped me a lot.You can try with onions only.
Hope my experience help you little.
Thanks and regards,
Neelam
really oh god i m starting it tofday….
Hi, if I can use this treatment daily. I will not feel any other problem ?
For the results noted in the study, they used it twice daily, so you can.
we should apply daily or alternate days for hairs?
The study involved applying it daily.
so how do u keep the rest of the onion juice.
You can store it in your fridge.
how long do you keep it in the fridge/how often do you juice fresh onion? thanks for the great post! 🙂
Thanks! I juice 1 onion at a time and I keep it in the fridge for a few days.
I tried the onion juice once 5 weeks ago, as I have grey hair that has started to thin. I found afterwards that every time I perspired all I could smell was onions. This odour lasted for 4 weeks, even with shampooing vigorously. Any solutions to this would be appreciated.
After I washed my hair, sometimes I still felt like I smelled of onion. You could try watering down the mixture to see if that helps.
should i apply it everyday or twice a week?
It can be quite powerful so I would start out doing it twice a week and then increase it. The study involved using it 2 times a day for 6 weeks.
it is very nice treatment I have tried and get a best result thanks a lottttt
It seems life changing experience if I get my hair back,I am definitely going to try this.Suffering from severe hair fall.I’ll start it from tomorrow,that is August 3rd,starting it with green tea,soaked almond,flex seeds,walnut and dates.I’ll keep posting here. Losing hair is so tragic,may god help me
very true neelam,,,even i m starting it with soaked almonds,gooseberry and sprouted gram treatment….pls share ur experience with me on [email protected]
like to hear more from u alll…..
thanks
“Leave the onion Juice on for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. ”
What side effects should I expect if I leave it on for 8 hours (sleep time)?
Thank you very much.
Moravia
The only side effect that your hair and bedroom would smell like shit, but to tell the result would be great if you apply the juice for 7-8 hours..
I would start out using it for a shorter time first to make sure don’t have a reaction or are allergic to it. It is quite powerful. I like to wash it off after an hour to get rid of the smell and it also makes my hair very stiff.
Hi. I’m 20 yrs, and i do have a problem on my hairline and have a issue on hair loss and dundruff. I do some research about the onion juice remedy for hair growth, I was amazed by the post. and i decided to give it a try. july 8,2013 when i started using it, the 1st week that i had used it my dunduff had gone. by the way i used it in the evening before i go to bed and leave the juice till the morning, i used it everyday.. just 1 week after applying the juice i noticed that my hair had grow healthier. and now for more than 3 weeks of applying the juice, the results is staggering i got my hair back on my balding hairline. and now july 30, 2013 is i got almost 75% regrwoth from my hairline..
by the way im from Philippines i recomend to use the red onions..
Very encouraging news. I have some onion juice around my hairline as we speak.
is it important to wash hair after putting onion juice on hairs ??
I wash it after about an hour to get rid of the smell and my hair becomes stiff from the onion too.
Ive been using 90% onion / 10% garlic mix , blendered with a little water – to avoid having to make it daily , i freeze it , and when i need a little , defrost a small portion , its quick and easy , less hassel . Since using it for about 3 weeks , not every day , about 3 x a week , ive noticed my hair feels thicker / fuller , looks healthier , feels healthier , its still early days so we will see how it goes , but loving this stuff , its a great alternative to using normal shampoos , my hair has honestly never looked and felt so good . I do use normal shampoo about 2-3x a week , just to cleanse the hair , which i think is importnant and helps with the onion smell as well .. but i think to much is been made aboout the smell , if you get into a routine , its quick , and the smell is actually not that bad , the feel that the onion garlic mix is giving me is super , so thanks Lori and to everyone who has commented , so far its been life changing for me ..
Thanks for sharing Scott!
Simple but great idea freezing the juice!
Jeeva, I wanna see the pictures. please email me.
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Im Starting From 13 Days , i hope it will work.
Hope it works for you!
Hi can i know in a week how many days i must apply it ??and every time when i apply it after one hour i must wash my hair??
In the study the participants used it daily. I started out using it daily, but then decreased it to only a few times per week or sometimes 1 time per week and still saw great results. I wash it out after because it eliminates the smell and my hair became stiff when it’s in.
Hi, i just wanna try it on my hair buh am scared wen i learnt dat it smell bad alot..,am realy confuse now
The smell is powerful, but it’s really not the bad and it only smells for the 1 hour you have it on.
Can onion should be use for overnight