Almost everyone worries about hair fall, and the causes differ from person to person. But if you suddenly have heavy hair fall along with dandruff or an itchy scalp, try onion.

Many people use onion juice for hair care, and it is an effective remedy for hair fall. Just as onion has countless health benefits, it is also very useful for hair.

Onion is very effective for hair growth and for thickening hair, and onion juice helps increase blood circulation in the scalp. Here is how to use it to stop hair fall.

• Onion juice fights all kinds of scalp problems. Blend onion with a little water. Soak cotton wool in the juice and apply it to the scalp. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes, then wash with a mild shampoo. Use this every other day.
• You can also mix onion juice with coconut oil, which makes it more effective. Whisk 2 tablespoons of onion juice with the same amount of coconut oil. If you have dandruff, add 5 drops of tea tree oil. Apply the mixture to the scalp and massage for a few minutes, leave it for half an hour, then wash with a mild shampoo.
• Olive oil and onion juice can help with dandruff. Olive oil also conditions the hair and scalp, and onion juice makes hair grow faster. Mix three tablespoons of onion juice with one and a half tablespoons of olive oil and apply to the scalp. Leave for two hours, then wash with a mild shampoo. This too can be done every other day.
• Castor oil and onion juice make hair grow and stop hair fall. Mix two tablespoons of castor oil with two tablespoons of onion juice, massage the mixture well into the scalp, leave it for an hour and wash with a mild shampoo.
• An egg and onion hair mask nourishes the hair and helps it grow. In a bowl, mix one tablespoon of onion juice, one egg and 2 to 3 drops of rosemary or lavender oil. Apply the pack to the scalp and all over the hair, cover with a shower cap for 20 to 30 minutes, then wash with cold water.

Source: Jagonews24. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.