In the video, a person is seen holding a red onion and using a knife to peel the outer layer of the onion. The person's nails are painted with purple nail polish. The onion is placed on a wooden cutting board, and the person is wearing a purple shirt. The knife used for peeling is silver and sharp. The person peels the onion in a circular motion, starting from the top and moving downwards. The video is shot in close-up, focusing on the person's hands and the onion.