A ticket to hair growth with these home remedies!
Hair loss can be temporary, which can soon take a permanent turn, depending on the cause. It can be due to the general pollution and your lifestyle choices, but with ageing, hormonal changes, or some internal medical issue, this can change the cause of how your hair looks. With plenty of supplements with multiple side effects available in the market, Indians always look up to home remedies, which can surely make things better naturally. In the battleground of hair growth today, we have onion juice versus garlic oil. Let’s see which is better for our hair and scalp, helping us fill those bald patches.
How can onion juice help with hair growth?
Onion juice promotes hair growth primarily because of its high sulphur content, which is a key component and has proteins like keratin and collagen. This helps to strengthen the hair and support overall hair growth follicles. This also improves blood circulation to the scalp and delivers more nutrients to your hair follicles. On the other hand, the antimicrobial properties combat scalp infections and inflammation, which lead to hair loss, and aid in their treatment. Lastly, the antioxidants present in onion juice also protect the scalp and strands from damage.
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How can garlic oil help with hair loss?
Garlic oil helps with hair loss by improving the blood circulation to the scalp, by strengthening hair follicles, and by creating a healthier scalp environment. It has compounds like allicin, which improves blood flow, ensuring follicles get more oxygen and nutrients, whereas the sulfur helps in building collagen, which is another essential protein for hair growth. Garlic has rich antimicrobial properties that fight scalp infections and dandruff and also inhibit hair growth.
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How to use onion juice for hair growth?
Peel, chop, and grate fresh onions and strain the juice using a cheesecloth. Once you’ve extracted fresh juice, apply it directly to the scalp and massage for 10 minutes. Leave it for another 30 minutes and then rinse your locks thoroughly with a mild shampoo, which should have a strong fragrance. If you wish to mask the odour, then add some drops of coconut oil or lavender essential oil, and then start the application.
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How to use garlic oil for hair growth?
To use garlic oil for hair growth, apply some directly on the scalp, massage for 10 minutes to stimulate circulation, and then leave it on for another 30 minutes. You can also add some warm aloe vera gel and essential oil and opt for lukewarm fresh garlic oil for the best results. However, start with a patch test and avoid going outdoors because of the strong smell. Use a gentle shampoo for cleansing, which should have a strong fragrance so that your strands smell fresh and do not have the garlic odour.
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Which is better to fill bald patches?
Both almost have the same effects, but garlic might be slightly better because of its higher antimicrobial properties, along with selenium and zinc, which are very important for hair growth. Both are equally rich in sulfur, which strengthens the hair and improves the blood circulation to the scalp, giving air to the follicles. If you have some scalp conditions, start with a patch test for both and see which one can be sustainable, and then start with the experiment. But remain consistent and patient with the results, as it may take 10-15 weeks until you start witnessing the initial changes.
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