Is Onion Juice A Good Solution For Your Hair Problems? | GlobalSpa - Beauty, Spa & Wellness, Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Online

Dr. Pallavi Sule, Mumbai based Dermatologist, and Aesthetic Physician, helps us understand the benefits and the easy yet quick uses of this easily available home remedy.

Onion juice though not been extensively researched has become quite popular as anti-hair fall and hair regrowth agent. It has been used as a home remedy for years now for controlling hair fall. Science has proved that ‘Sulfur’ the beauty mineral is the chief element in onion juice, which helps boost the hair growth, onion juice also provides micronutrients like vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, and potassium.

Dr. Pallavi Sule says, “Onion juice may boost circulation as it also contains anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. Applying onion juice to the hair and scalp could increase blood supply to hair follicles, which in turn improves hair growth. Onion juice is also found useful in delaying the premature greying of hair (no studies to confirm this). This is attributed to the enzyme Catalase production at the hair follicles.”

Ingesting vs applying: As we are specifically looking for hair regrowth, topical or local application can give the desired result than ingestion.

Effective: There are a lot of combinations available in the market of onion juice. These are creams, hair oils, shampoos, and so on. The efficacy of the formulations can be determined only by clinical trials. Hence pick your product carefully.

It is best to use fresh onion juice. But yes, it can be prepared in small batches and refrigerated. Avoid preparing huge quantities. How to prepare onion juice- chop onion and grind it in a mixer. Sieve through a muslin cloth. Store in a clean dry container and refrigerate.