Have you been seeing a lot of videos floating around that include the use of aloe vera on natural hair? Are you not too sure if its something that you should try yourself? I mean, after all, no one person’s hair is the same. Everyone’s hair responds differently to products and styling techniques. Wonder no more. I did a little digging and I found a number of good reasons why you (and me) should add aloe to our hair care routines.
If you’ve never used aloe please do a skin test to make sure you have no allergies. You don’t want to slather it on only to find out you have an allergy. That said, let’s talk about how aloe vera will transform your natural hair’s life.
What are the benefits of aloe vera for natural hair?
Relives Scalp Itch & Dandruff
Due to the fatty acids found within aloe are anti-inflammatory it helps soothes scalp inflammation and itching that is caused by dandruff.
Maintains & Restores Your PH Level
Because aloe has a pH that’s on the same level as your hair using it will help maintain and restore your hair’s pH balance.
Repairs & Moisturizes Your Hair
Aloe is a perfect moisturizer for both hair and skin. When applied to the hair it will repair dead skin cells and locks in moisture preventing dryness.
Promotes Hair Growth
Aloe has the ability to increase blood flow. Hair follicles flourish from the oxygen the blood provides and as a result, helps the hair to grow. It also contains B-12 is an essential component of hair growth.
Deep Cleans
Aloe is good at removing the excess oil build-up on the strands of the hair and prevents your hair follicles from being clogged. The result is hair that’s softer, shinier, and healthier.
Eases Detangling
Dreading detangle day? Use aloe gel or aloe juice on your hair prior to and it will help you comb through your hair easier.
How to make fresh aloe vera gel
First, cut off the root and pointy edges of the aloe leaf.
Then peel the top layer of skin off.
Take a spoon and scrape off the aloe into a blender.
Blend and let sit a little because it will be frothy.
Now strain as much as you can to remove the chunk and pulp.
Finally, apply it to your hair.
Additional tips:
Have a mason jar available for storage. Remember to keep it refrigerated at all times and that it has a shelf life of about 7-10 days. Or if you don’t want to use the whole leaf you can simply wrap the end up and put it in the fridge.
You can add water during or after the blending. Water is a natural moisturizer for your hair. Just remember the more you add the thinner the consistency and the less or no water the thicker it will be.
You can also add additional oils like vitamin E, jojoba, olive or whatever your favorite oil is, even essential for scent.
If making your own is too much, cause sometimes we don’t have time for all that, you can purchase aloe vera juice from your local health food store.
If you don’t want to blend or use the juice you can simply apply cut the aloe leaf open and rub it directly onto your scalp.
Have you used aloe vera in your hair care routine? What are your thoughts on it? Share with me in the comments below.
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Will this also be effective for low-porosity hair?
Can you also just purchase aloe vera gel from the drugstore? is it the same?
Its not the exact same…as in all things fresh is always best.