When we think about hair growth, the first things that come to mind are chemical products like shampoos or herbal products like hair scrubs and hair masks or even hair oils. What we don't think about is vegetables like onions. But yes, onions do have a plethora of benefits for your hair. They contain sulfur which can help in nourishing hair follicles. They also contain a ton of antibacterial properties that can help keep your scalp clean and healthy while reducing breakage and thinning. So, here's how you can use onion juice to make your hair grow faster.

For this one, you'll need 1 large onion and 3-4 drops of lavender essential oil. All you have to do is grind the onion into a paste in a blender. Scoop out the paste and strain it until you end up with a good amount of onion juice. Add the lavender essential oil to this and them mix well. Apply the concoction to your scalp and massage well. Leave it on for 15-30 minutes before rinsing it out.

Take 1 tablespoon onion juice, 5 to 6 tablespoons of henna, 1 tablespoon olive oil and black tea (enough to make a paste). Pour the henna in a bowl and add the black tea to it. Mix well and let the mixture sit aside for a good 6-10 hours for the dye to release. Just before applying it to your scalp, mix in olive oil and onion juice and then slather the mixture all over your head. Cover your scalp with a shower cap and wait 1-2 hours before rinsing the mixture off.

10 minutes is all you need to make this hair pack that may help boost hair growth. Combine two tablespoons of potato juice with a tablespoon of onion juice. Apply the mixture well all over your scalp and leave it on for about 20 to 30 minutes. Wash it off with cold water and shampoo. You should try and apply this healing blend on your hair on alternate days to improve the health of your hair. Potato juice is loaded with iron, zinc, niacin, and vitamins that nourish your follicles.

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Apart from working well to make a meal, onion and lemon combined also make for a nourishing hair pack. Lemons can help strengthen your hair follicles and keep dandruff at bay. To make this treatment, you will need a tablespoon each of onion juice and lemon juice. Apply the mixture all over your scalp and massage it in circular motions for at least 10 minutes. You can leave it on for an hour before you wash it off with a mild shampoo. Use this treatment a couple of times a week to achieve the best results.

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A combo of onion juice and honey make for a powerful blend that can help improve the health of your hair and make it grow faster. The onion juice keeps your scalp clean, while the honey works to restore moisture. Together, these ingredients ensure your hair stays hydrated and nourished in to order to grow well. All you need to make this treatment is two tablespoons of onion juice and just half a tablespoon of raw honey. Leave the mixture on your hair for at least 30 minutes before you wash it off.

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Garlic is a rich source of calcium, sulfur, and zinc. You need these minerals to promote hair growth. Combining ginger with garlic can help provide your hair with what it needs to become healthy and soft. For this treatment,mix a tablespoon each of olive oil and onion juice. Add a teaspoon of garlic juice to the mix. Leave the treatment on for an hour before you wash it off with a mild shampoo.

Ginger contains anti-inflammatory properties, which is why it is popularly used in Chinese medicine. It also improves blood circulation and reduces hair fall. To make this treatment, you will need a tablespoon each of ginger juice and onion juice. Once you have combined the ingredients well, massage it well all over your scalp. Leave it on for 30 minutes before you wash it off. You can use this treatment at least three or four times a week.

Eggs contain protein that works to provide nourishment to the hair. Meanwhile, the onion juice helps your hair to grow healthily. For this treatment, you will need one tablespoon of onion juice and one egg. Add a few drops of lavender or rosemary essential oil to the mix. Apply the treatment all over your hair and scalp. Leave it on for 30 minutes before you wash it off.

For this treatment, you simply need a tablespoon of onion juice. Let a cotton pad soak up all that liquid and then dab it all over your scalp. Massage it well onto your scalp and leave it on for at least an hour to get the most out of it. One of the reasons it works so well is because it helps to get the blood circulation and treats scalp issues. Once you've left it on for a while, wash it off with a mild shampoo. Depending on the health of your hair, you'll want to use this treatment every other day.