Onion is quite popular for its hair growth boosting properties and it is also now found in a lot of commercial hair care products. I absolutely love using red onion in my hair care routine and I have also tried using onion juice directly as a hair mask. Onion contains sulphur that supports thicker and stronger hair and promotes hair growth. It helps promote collagen that keeps your scalp healthy and follicles stronger. Did you know that you can make onion serum at home to boost your hair growth? Here is a recipe for home-made onion serum for hair growth that is super simple to make and is also quite effective when used religiously –
RECIPE FOR ONION SERUM FOR HAIR GROWTH:
BENEFITS OF INGREDIENTS USED IN ONION SERUM:
Red Onion Powder
Red onion powder is nothing but powdered form of dried red onions and they are even more potent than fresh onions. It is rich in sulphur that helps promote hair growth and also collagen production that keeps your scalp super healthy. It also conditions dry scalp, supports natural hair colour and controls dandruff. Strengthens your hair roots and also reduce hair breakage and hair fall.
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera gel works as a great gel base in this recipe and because you are using commercial aloe vera gel, it emulsifies well with other ingredients. Even the shelf-life is pretty good depending on the shelf life of the commercial product that you have used. Works as a natural humectant and hydrates your hair. Conditions and softens your hair and also helps fight dandruff and mild scalp infections. Keeps your hair and scalp healthy and adds a beautiful shine.
Black Seed Oil
Black seed oil works as a natural moisturiser for your hair and scalp and it also has amazing hair growth stimulating properties. It combats dandruff, imparts an amazing shine to your hair and also heals and strengthens hair follicles. It contains rich bioactive compounds that maintain the health of your scalp and reduce hair loss and hair fall. Has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Keeps your hair longer and stronger.
METHOD:
Things You Need-
- 1/3 cup Commercial Aloe Vera Gel
- 1 tablespoon Red Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Black Seed Oil
Directions-
To make this onion hair serum, take a bowl and add in 1/3 cup of commercial aloe vera gel. You cannot use fresh aloe vera gel as it will not emulsify with other ingredients in this recipe. Add in red onion powder that you can easily find in any local store or Amazon. Add in black seed oil and mix everything well until turbid and homogenous. Make sure that the final product is free from lumps. You can use this as a pre-shampoo scalp treatment or an overnight treatment to boost hair growth. To use, take a small quantity and massage it on your scalp for a few minutes. Tie a topknot and let it sit for 1 to 2 hours or let it work overnight and you can shampoo the next morning.
NOTE:
- Patch test before hand to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients used in this onion serum recipe.
- Use organic ingredients for best results.
- Do not expect instant results as skin care and hair care needs dedication to show any effect.
