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Do you long for stronger, thicker and healthier hair? You’re not alone. Hair is a symbol of beauty, youth and confidence for many women and men. Yet its quality often suffers — whether due to stress, poor diet, hormonal fluctuations or genetic predispositions. If it seems that your mane is thinning or has stopped growing, we have a natural solution for you. And its main star is — perhaps somewhat surprisingly — onion juice.
Why onions? The secret of sulfur
Onion is not only a kitchen staple but also a miraculous ingredient for hair care. It contains a high amount of sulfur, which is key for the production of collagen and keratin — two building blocks of healthy hair. Sulfur also improves scalp blood circulation and stimulates hair follicles. The result is faster hair growth, greater density and reduced shedding.
According to a study published in the Journal of Dermatology, participants applying onion juice experienced hair growth twice as fast as those who did not use it.
Recipe for a homemade hair growth balm
To make it you need only three natural ingredients that you probably have at home. And its effects will surprise you after just a few applications.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium organic onion
- 2 teaspoons honey
- a few drops of lavender essential oil
Instructions:
- Peel the onion and cut it into smaller pieces.
- Put it into a blender and blend into a fine paste.
- Using a fine sieve or cheesecloth, squeeze the onion paste to extract the onion juice into a jar.
- Add two teaspoons of honey and a few drops of lavender oil.
- Mix thoroughly. The balm is ready to use.
How to use the natural recipe?
Apply the mixture directly to the scalp — ideally where hair is thinning or completely absent. Gently massage into the scalp. Then put on a shower cap or a cotton scarf and leave it on overnight. If that’s not possible, leave the mixture on for at least 60 minutes. Finally, rinse your hair with lukewarm water and wash with a gentle shampoo.
Editor’s tip: Use the mixture every day for at least one week. Once you notice the first results — firmer hair, reduced shedding and new fine hairs — it’s enough to do the treatment 2–3× per week.
Results you will see and feel
- less hair in the shower or on the brush
- more volume and stronger hair
- new, fine hairs in areas where they were previously missing
- a healthier scalp without irritation
Conclusion
If you long for thick, strong hair without visiting clinics and spending thousands of crowns on chemicals, give the onion treatment a chance. It may not smell pleasant at first, but the result is worth it. Give your hair the best care — the kind our grandmothers would have approved of.
