Onions are frequently used to add unique texture and flavor to a dish. In fact, most recipes start with an onion. While they can make almost any food taste good, they are also known to increase bone and heart health, help control blood sugar, and boost digestive health. They are also packed with free-radical and disease-fighting antioxidants.

You're probably aware of all these benefits — but did you know it can be used for more than just cooking? Yes, onions are fantastic for your hair, too. Here are some astonishing benefits of this humble yet potent bulb.

Table of contents:

• Should onion be used for hair?
• How to safely use onion juice on your scalp and hair
• The best onions for hair and scalp care
• Calming the scalp
• Preventing hair breakage
• Fighting dandruff
• Should I apply onion on dry or wet hair?

Should onion be used for hair?

It's a valid question since onions have a reputation for having a sharp and intense taste and causing eyes to sting and water. Regardless of the flak onions have received about their pungency, they are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that contribute to hair and scalp health. You can use onions safely for hair and scalp care, provided they are used correctly.

How to safely use onion juice on your scalp and hair

When using onions for hair care and scalp care, keep these tips in mind:

• You can use onion juice safely on your hair every day. A study found that onion juice applied to the scalp twice daily over two months increased hair regrowth in as little as two weeks. Over 85% of participants reported hair regrowth in six weeks.
• Avoid using onion juice on your hair if you are allergic to onions.
• Onions can be caustic to the skin and cause symptoms like itching and redness in some people. Stop using onions on your hair and head if you experience side effects or discomfort.
  
  
• Shampoos and conditioners containing onion are safer and easier to use than home remedies. Readymade products like the WOW Skin Science range of red onion and black seed oil products are packed with the goodness of onions and save you the hassles of making your own concoction.

The best onions for hair and scalp care

Some varieties of onions are better for hair care than others. Red onions contain much more sulfur, nutrients, flavonoids, antioxidants, and antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties than white and yellow onions. Their nutrients nourish hair from the roots to the tips, making hair softer, thicker, bouncier, and healthier.

WOW Skin Science Red Onion Black Seed Oil Hair Mask is loaded with the goodness of red onion black seed, argan oil, almond oil, and hydrolyzed wheat proteins. It is designed to nourish your scalp and hair, eliminate hair fall and scalp irritation, and promote hair growth. All that while leaving your hair thicker, softer, bouncier, and nourished.

Calming the scalp

A reaction to harsh hair care products, age, and the weather are just some factors that can cause the scalp to become extremely dry and itchy. If you suffer from dandruff, you probably suffer from a dry and itchy scalp. Eczema and scalp psoriasis are two bothersome conditions that can cause immense itchiness.

Onion's anti-inflammatory properties can help calm and soothe a dry, pruritic scalp.

Preventing hair breakage

A leading cause of hair breakage is aggressive combing and brushing. But a poor diet, dryness, heat damage, over-washing, improper towel-drying, and using elastic hair ties can also cause hair breakage. Stress and underlying health conditions are other reasons.

Onions have nutrients that strengthen hair, so they don't break easily. Stronger hair means lesser or no hair thinning and hair fall. If you have already experienced severe hair breakage and thinning hair, sulfur-rich onions can help your hair regrow thicker, stronger, and healthier. Sulfur is also required for the regrowth of healthy hair follicles. It also boosts natural collagen production, encouraging healthy hair growth.

Try the WOW Skin Science Red Onion Black Seed Oil Shampoo and Conditioner combination for hydrated hair and a nourished and healthy scalp. The shampoo and conditioner contain red onion, rich in multiple vitamins like C, D, E, and B that help fight hair fall and strengthen hair follicles. Black seed oil and pro-vitamin B5 help strengthen hair and repair damage – it also moisturizes the scalp and hair.

Fighting dandruff

Stress, excessive sebum production, a dry scalp, and a fungus called Malassezia can cause dandruff. Here's how onions can help:

Minerals and nutrients present in onions keep dandruff-triggering infections at bay. Massaging onion oil into the scalp can improve blood circulation in the area, which helps the scalp better absorb the oil's nutrients needed for treating and preventing dandruff.

Antiseptic properties and sulfur in onions soothe scalp irritations caused by dandruff. Its antifungal and antibacterial properties ward off scalp infections.

Should I apply onion on dry or wet hair?

A dry scalp soaks up all the minerals and vitamins more effectively than a wet scalp. But as well as being dry, the scalp must be dry. A greasy scalp is coated with sweat, dirt, and grime, which blocks the absorption of nutrients by your scalp. So, ensure your hair is both clean and dry before applying onion to your hair.

WOW Skin Science Onion Black Seed Hair Oil is the perfect concoction of onion black seed oil and almond, olive, jojoba, castor, and coconut oils. The oil spreads smoothly and penetrates deep into the scalp to provide the scalp with nutrients that make your hair stronger, thicker, and longer.