Regrow hair in 6 weeks!

If you’ve noticed more strands in the shower, you’re not alone— 55% of women over 50 have thinning hair. To boost regrowth, experts recommend…

Trying this time-tested trick It seems the stuff of lore, but applying onion juice to the scalp twice daily is so effective that 87% of participants in one study reported regrowth after six weeks. Researchers say the concentrated dose of sulfur in onion juice kick-starts the production of collagen and keratin, both of which are necessary for hair growth. To get the benefits, grate an onion into a bowl, then strain the pulp to isolate the juice. Massage the juice into your scalp, wait 15 minutes, then rinse. Or try an onion oil extract, like Ryaal Hair Food Onion Hair Oil (Amazon.com).

Giving your locks a tug

A scalp massage is not only soothing— it can also jump-start your hair’s growth cycle, according to researchers in Japan. Their studies show that gently pulling on your hair for just two minutes twice a day can increase the diameter of each strand by as much as 8%, leading to noticeably thicker strands within four months. The reason? Study coauthor Rei Ogawa, M.D., explains that gentle pulling puts minor stress on the scalp, which activates the genes that encourage new growth. To do: Grip a small section of your hair close to the scalp in areas where your hair is thinning and gently tug forward and backward (this should feel relaxing, not painful).

Enjoying eggs for breakfast

Hair cells are most active in the morning, so providing follicles with essential nutrients first thing is key to promoting regrowth. The perfect hair-helping breakfast? Eggs! The staple is packed with protein and biotin, nutrients that have been shown to help strands grow 32% longer and thicker. Tip: Eat the yolks, which are brimming with hair-healthy nutrients!