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6 Reasons to add aloe vera to your natural hair care routine: A Thread
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!
1. Relieves Scalp Itch and Dandruff:
-Due to the fatty acids found within aloe are anti-inflammatory it helps soothes scalp inflammation and itching that is caused by dandruff
-Due to the fatty acids found within aloe are anti-inflammatory it helps soothes scalp inflammation and itching that is caused by dandruff
2. 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.
-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.
3. 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 an essential component of 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 an essential component of hair growth.
4. 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 lock in moisture preventing dryness.
- Aloe is a perfect moisturizer for both hair and skin. When applied to the hair it will repair dead skin cells and lock in moisture preventing dryness.
5. 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.
-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.
6. 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.
- 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 gel?
a. first, cut off the root and pointy edges of the aloe leaf
b. peel the top layer of skin off
c. take a spoon & scrape off the aloe into a blender
d. blend and let sit a little bc it will be frothy
e. strain to remove chunks and pulp
a. first, cut off the root and pointy edges of the aloe leaf
b. peel the top layer of skin off
c. take a spoon & scrape off the aloe into a blender
d. blend and let sit a little bc it will be frothy
e. strain to remove chunks and pulp
Additional tips for using aloe gel?
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.
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 on your scalp!
That's the end of this thread, but I hope it helps girlfriends! :))
