Onion oil is one of the breakthrough ingredients of hair problems like hair fall, dandruff, breakage, premature greying, split ends, dullness & dryness of hair. It is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which help in reducing hair & scalp problems, improving overall hair health.
In this article, we will be discussing about the science behind the benefits of onion oil for hair in short a precise way.
The onion, also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable belong to the Allium family of plants, which also includes chives, garlic, and leeks. These vegetables have characteristic pungent flavors and some medicinal properties. Here we will be discussing about benefits of onion oil for hair. But before that we must know the nutritional value of onion.
Onions are a nutrient-dense food, meaning that they are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants while being low in calories.
One cup of chopped onion provides
64 calories
14.9 grams (g) of carbohydrate
0.16 g of fat
0 g of cholesterol
2.72 g of fiber
6.78 g of sugar
1.76 g of protein
Onions are a good source of the following, according to the recommended daily allowance (RDA)
| Nutrient | Percentage of daily requirement in adults |
| Vitamin C (RDA) | 13.11% for males and 15.73% for females |
| Vitamin B-6 (RDA) | 11.29–14.77%, depending on age |
| Manganese (AI) | 8.96% for males and 11.44% for females |
Onions also contain small amounts of:
- calcium
- iron
- folate
- magnesium
- phosphorus
- potassium
- the antioxidants quercetin and sulfur
Types of onion
Onions vary in size, shape, color and flavor. The most common types are red, yellow, and white onions. The taste of these vegetables can range from sweet and juicy to sharp, spicy, and pungent, often depending on the season in which people grow and consume them.
Types and benefits for hair
Onions come either in red or white. Red onion can give you nourished, dandruff-free, long, and lustrous hair. Red onion is a storehouse of Sulphur and is rich in anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Hence, it has been used to strengthen hair and give all the nutrients it needs for healthy growth. As a good source of vitamin C, onions may support the building and maintenance of collagen. Collagen provides structure to skin and hair.
Science behind benefits of onion for hair
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is a water-soluble nutrient that is part of the vitamin B group, presents in onion in a good amount. Vitamin B6 plays a major role in cell metabolism, helping to incorporate an amino acid known as cystine into the hair-building process. Researchers studied the effects of vitamin B6 on different forms of hair loss like chemotherapy, environmental cigarette smoke, other pollution and diffuse alopecia etc in human and animal subjects. They found that vitamin B6 could either prevent alopecia or help in the process of developing new hair shafts. They also found that vitamin B6 reduces hair loss in follicles in their resting (telogen) phase.
- When added to the hair and scalp, onion extracts can provide extra sulfur to support strong and thick hair, thus preventing hair loss, breakage of hair and promoting hair growth. The sulfur from onions may also help promote collagen production and collagen in turn helps the production of healthy hair growth.
- Onion mildly nourishes hair follicles with the help of Sulphur and nourished hair follicles will allow regeneration of healthy hair
- Vitamin C in onion may help promotes hair health, reduces hair loss and improves hair growth. Vitamin C deficiency can also result in dry hair and split ends. The presence of antioxidants in onion may help reversing premature greying of hair and helps fight the bacteria on the scalp. It wards off dandruff and helps to get rid of the follicles’ debris and encourages the growth of new hair. Vitamin C also helps with dry and itchy scalps because of its antiviral properties.
- Manganese presents in onion in good amount which helps break down foods to help supply nutrients and vitamins to the hair follicles, stimulating hair growth.
- An iron deficiency can lead to hair loss. Onion contains traces of iron. Iron helps boost circulation and carries oxygen to your hair’s roots, which helps the hair grow faster and longer.
- Calcium is important for strong and healthy hair as it aids hormone and enzyme secretion, including the androgen hormones and biotin enzymes involved in healthy hair growth. It can also help you to absorb iron, which is vital for strong, healthy hair. As onion has small amount of calcium, it may help in hair growth.
- Magnesium is essential in helping your body create protein, which helps with hair growth. Magnesium in onion may help in improving hair health.
- Potassium in onion may help in the cell renewal process and this is why it is extremely beneficial to regrow hair as well. Potassium helps in stimulating dormant hair follicles by improving the cell renewal process in your scalp, thereby promoting faster and healthier hair growth.
- Phosphorus is extremely beneficial for enhancing hair growth & prevent further greying of hair. It promotes regrowth in those places from where clumps of hair are lost at a time. It is good for people suffering from greying of hair accompanied by hair fall, dandruff, and itchy scalp. Onion may help in improving your hair health.
Why Onion oil is necessary for hair?
A good massage with onion oil can help increase blood circulation and further, with the benefits of nutrients present in onion helping in treating hair and scalp thus improving your overall hair health.
Why MGmeowgirl Onion Oil is special?
- MGmeowgirl Onion Oil is enriched with Pure & organic onion oil and 15 other naturals herbs & oils that are ancient, proven beneficial for overall hair & scalp health. Natural like Sesame oil, Amla oil, Green tea extract, Bhringraj, Shikakai, Rosemary altogether nourishes and treat your damaged hair.
- This 100% natural unique formulation of MGmeowgirl Onion Oil instantly repairs, protects, moisturizes, smoothens, makes the hair more lustrous and healthier. You can use as leave on as it has a subtle & soothing aroma.
- MGmeowgirl Onion Oil is a non- sticky, non –greasy formula, suitable for all hair types and free from any harmful chemicals like paraben, sulfate, silicone etc.
