Since I have mentioned about using onion juice for hair, I have received an onslaught of questions from various readers and they all ask me the same kind of questions. So, I thought I would create a small FAQ sort of post which will be helpful for one and all.
How does Onion help with hair growth?
Well, onion has sulphur which is an essential nutrient for hair growth. So, regular application of onion juice on the scalp enables the scalp to absorb the nutrient and nourish the follicles.
Big onions or small, red onions or white?
Big or small does not really matter but big makes the job easy! For one application of onion on my scalp and hair length which is medium, I prefer half an onion of medium size. And, red onions have more sulphur content than white ones so prefer them.
How to apply onion juice?
Grate the onion – squeeze the pulp and extract the juice in a bowl – take a cotton ball – dip in the juice – apply on scalp – cover the entire scalp and hair length – let it dry for an hour – wash off.
Onion juice becomes powdery when it dries off so be careful and do not comb your hair after applying the juice!
How many times should the onion juice be used on the scalp?
It is completely safe so it can applied as many times as you want. But, if you want my advise, apply it every time before you shampoo depending on the condition of your hair.
If the hair fall is pretty bad or if the hair is very thin, you can do it three to four times a week in the starting for about 2-3 months and then reduce the application to once a week.
If it is only for hair care, once a week is fine.
How long does it take to show the effects?
Ok, this is a trick question! Every person reacts differently to various home remedies so whether it will work for you or not is something I can not tell. Yes, I can at least say that you can always give any home remedy a try unless you are allergic to the ingredient. It will never harm you.
I have been using it for a month but I can see no difference is something I come across often. First, your body might be late in reacting to the remedy. Second, hair takes a lot of time to show any results as the growth rate is less comparatively. Thus, any hair remedy must be used for at least 2-3 months before you decide to discontinue it!!
Does it help with alopecia or male pattern baldness?
Honestly, I have no idea. If you have any of the skin disorders, you should ALWAYS consult a trichologist or a dermatologist and never completely rely on home remedies. The medicines prescribed to you can be taken in compliment to the home remedies.
Like, you take tablets and use other home remedies like applying oil or any juice to the scalp. Caution should be taken when you apply any ointment to the scalp. Always apply the ointments to the scalp after washing the hair. Its more effective that way and remember never to mix the ointment and juices.
Check out the second part of the post here.
Do let me know if you have any more questions in the comments below.
There was a time when I used to apply this juice on alternate days but the whole process is so taxing that I gave up..
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HI,
I am applying onion juice to my hair and scalp by hand .when I am applying time my hair become loss around 50 numbers so kindly advise me how to apply onion juice.
Thanks.
Check out this:
https://swathyandsky.com/2014/02/onion-juice-for-hair-growth-updates.html
Hello ma’am this is fahima ahmadi from kabul Afghanistan, I need your help in the below issues plz, 1- I have hair fall problem since 3 or more then 3 years, 2 I have thin hair, 3- I have dandruff and bad smelly hair , let me tell you that a month a go I starated putting onion juice to my hair but it caused more hair fall for me and than I stopped using it and start using egg in my hair and now I have bad smelly and dandruff hair, I don’t have anyour idea ifor this is because of air pollution or any thing else I am ready very upset of having such hair and also I have cut my hair to my neck and I changed my shampoo also now I am using Fax shampoo I tried lots of differents shampoo also. if u recommend me to go to a doctor ? Or if u have any advice for me?? I
Hi onion juice is really working for me.my hair fall is really stopped. In starts,being like that.use onion juice for 2-3 times a week about 1hr.your hair may regrow.
glad to know that!!
Can i preserve onion juice on freedge? So i can use it again? Please reply?
No, it is best made fresh and used immediately.
I used the onion juice on my scalp from three months goods results come after using onion juice my question i used the onion juice in night and washed after 12 hours is it good or bad for my hair
I would suggest you to follow the advise in the post and keeping onion juice for 30min is enough as it dries off and does nothing for the hair after it dries off.
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Am vishal I wnt u ask a 1 question so
If daily onion juice applying to scale area can really new hair growth on scale area???
yes
I have been using onion juice once in two days. I apply juice directly by hands on my hair. I am 23 years old boy. I have thin frontal hair and my hair loss was huge. i started following onion juice and its about to be a month. But still i see hair fall. And hair falls the most when i massage it with juice by my hand. Still dandruffs are not gone. And i am feeling like this method is not for me. Or am i doin it wrong?? Plzz kindly reply me…
are u still applying the juice now?
Hi.Can i use onion juice and olive oil mixture. i use application of onion juice thrice a week. result is slow and hairfall is happening at times its too much.now i am thinking of mixing onion juice and olive oil. please suggest
hi Radhika, please check out the usage part of the onion juice in the post. oil and onion juice do not mix well with each other so mixing will not also solve problem. and, you should also find out why exactly you are having a hair fall. check out this post. it might help.
https://swathyandsky.com/2015/03/onemonthtohealthyhair-thinning-hair-hair-fall-causes.html
Hi Swati, i am raghu from bangalore. my hair are fallen only at centre on my head and continuing the same, also i tired Oinion jucie on last monthly, my wife applied to me through rubber cover on hand and applied. it used aroung a month. as doctor suggested my to use only castrol oil for hair, hairloss is herideteree problem, i would like to know how to implent my hair on centre of my head. Kindly suggest ( also i heard as Honey and onion jucie are good to control on hair loss – IS it true. as honey if we apply hair becomes white what i though – also please suggest on this,..! )
Is it safe to apply onion juice on scalp daily.
Based on the reviews given, I decided to use onion juice for thrice in a week.
I do have a query?
Can we use any oil(like almond or amla) on the alternate days when we do not use onion juice.??
Also suggest which oil will be better for hair growth?
Also pls suggest if I shave the hair on head and start using the process as mentioned, can I see the result very soon????
I am 29 yrs old nd my hairs are greying..can onion juice helps in the same
hi Isha. onion juice does not help to turn the color of your hair. also, nothing would actually work for gray hair!
Hi swati.. Came thru ur blog recently.. Found it really useful.. Because I had been searching google since 6 yrs to find any remedy for hair fall.. But ur site s attracting me everyday.. I wanna know f I could apply onion juice mixed with my hair oil.. I started using aswini homeo hair oil a month back. Also pls suggest me if I could oil my hair daily because my hair becomes very dry n brittle after shampoo n breaks a lot.. So I apply oil to my scalp n hair daily n wash it only twice a week.. Is it okay ?? R shud I oil my hair only before shampoo
Hii …..my hair se fall badly and went to know the applying onion juice is really protect hair fall and regrowth of new hairs??
hello mam, i am 25 year old and i apply onion juice with honey, since 10 days, i washed my hair after 30 mins, so it is beneficial for me or not…??
Hi swati i am zabi i am 17 years old and my hair is falling can i use onion juice thanks
Hi swati i am zabi i have also a dandruff so can i use onion juce to stop hair fall ing and dandruff thanks
I am 20yrs old my hairs are falling does onion juice helps to regrowth the hair
hui i am 20yr old my hairs are falling does onion juice helps to regrowth the hair
Mam, I have been using onion juice for about a week now. However, due to its smell I am adding coconut oil in it. Will it work?
hi. you should add essential oils to combat the smell. coconut oil is not going to help. also, onion juice is very watery and it does not blend well with oil.
I am also from Hyderabad and right now in Canada. I am off only on weekends…so I can apply on Friday night and leave it whole night and wash on Saturday? Or
can I apply on Friday’s night then Saturday night then wash off on the sunday morning? I do not want to wash my hair twice a week…..can not afford to lose more hairs.
My hairs are so thin and losing day by day…I am so afraid….I want to apply twice a week. Plz let me know how should I do?
hi Bhawna. washing hair more will not lead to hair fall. but, if your scalp does not get dirty, you can skip washing your hair. instead of keeping it overnight, you could apply it when you get up on Saturday and let it dry for 30min to 2 hours and then wash off. it dries off pretty quickly and you do not really need to keep it overnight either. also, if your hair fall is abnormally high, you should check for health issues or any medications which might be the cause. hope this helps 🙂
Hi mam,
I am using onion juice with coconut oil from last two weeks,now my hair is falling from the root.can I continue to use it or stop using this,suggest me plz.
. daily I used dabour amla hair oil,is it k to use this oil daily.i applied onion juice weekly twice.
Thanku.
Hello Mam, Hope You are good, mam i’am very sad now-day’s i lose daily 80 – 100 hairs i apply everything , know i’a using onion juice daily and it’s like 2 weeks i apply castor oil with onion juice , 2 spoon on onion juice and 1 castor oil i have some questions if you answer these question i’am very thankful to you 🙁
1: is it good apply castor oil with onion ?
2: after washing my hair which oil i use means if i don’t use any oil my hairs became so dry now i’m using 10 drops of concoct and 5 castor oil .
hii mam,i have started using onion juice for my hairfall recently.but after shampoo my hair becomes rough …can you please suggest oil or serum for after shampoo use.
i mix ginger,curry leaf and tulsi leaf with onion and make a juice by mixing them and i use this 2 times a day for 20 minutes .one time with patanjali honey and second time with parachute coconut oil for 30 days and i am still using and i start from 8/7/17 and i use keo karpin olive oil as my daily hair oil.But i can’t find any change on my one side part.
i mix ginger,curry leaf and tulsi leaf with onion and make a juiceby mixing them and i use this 2 times a day for 20 minutes .one time with patanjali honey and second time with parachute coconut oil for 30 days and i am still using and i start from 8/7/17 and i use keo karpin oliveoil as my daily hair oil.But i can’t find any change on my one side part.
During Winter season I get flakey and very dry scalp so Mam just want to know that can I apply juice will there be any problem?