Next, blend or grate the onion until it turns into a smooth paste. If using a blender, you may need to add a small amount of water to help the onion blend more easily.
but avoid adding too much. Once the onion is blended or grated into a fine paste, it’s time to extract the juice.
Use a fine cloth or strainer to separate the juice from the onion pulp. Squeeze the cloth or press the strainer to make sure you get all of the juice. The more juice you can extract, the more potent your onion oil will be.
In a separate bowl, combine the freshly squeezed onion juice with your chosen carrier oil.
You can use coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, or castor oil depending on your preference and hair type.
The carrier oil serves as a base and helps dilute the potent onion juice so it’s easier to apply to your hair.
Mix the onion juice and carrier oil thoroughly to ensure they blend well. If you’d like to add fragrance or extra benefits to your hair oil.
you can include 5-10 drops of essential oils like lavender, rosemary, or peppermint. These oils will not only mask the strong onion scent but also offer additional properties to promote hair health.
Once mixed, pour the oil into a small glass jar or bottle for easy storage. Make sure the container is tightly sealed to prevent any spillage or contamination. You can store this onion hair oil in a cool, dark place to maintain its potency.
To use, gently massage the onion oil into your scalp for about 5-10 minutes. Let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour before washing it out with a mild shampoo. For best results, use this onion oil treatment 2-3 times a week.
How to Make
To create this natural onion hair oil, the process begins with sourcing fresh, organic onions. The first step involves peeling and chopping the onion into small pieces.
The finer the onion is chopped, the easier it is to extract juice, which is the key component of the oil.
A blender can be used for a smoother consistency, while grating gives the mixture a coarser texture.
After blending or grating, it’s essential to strain the mixture to separate the onion juice from the pulp.
