Mixing up a batch of aloe conditioner saves you money because it doubles the amount of time you’ll go between having to purchase new product.
Use fresh aloe vera gel, which can be purchased at your local health food store, or harvest the aloe vera gel yourself if you have a plant at home.
Each time you use the conditioner, give it a few shakes in case either of the ingredients settled.
Aloe vera helps clear up dry skin and dandruff, and it also heals hair that has been damaged by heat or chemicals.
You can use aloe vera gel from the store, or harvest it yourself if you have an aloe plant at home.
If you’re going to lay down, though, you could wrap a towel around your head to keep the aloe vera gel on your scalp, though it won’t hurt anything if it rubs off.
Avoid using high-heat instruments if you’re trying to encourage new hair growth, as it can damage your hair follicles.
Combine the scalp treatment with a once per week hair mask for shiny, smooth hair.
If you don’t have fresh aloe at home, use store-bought aloe vera gel, which can be found at health food stores.
If your hair needs a little extra conditioning, you could also add in 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of honey.
Starting at mid-shaft helps ensure the mask gets smoothed over all your hair and isn’t mainly at the scalp, which could end up making it look greasy. You may need to massage the coconut oil and aloe gel with your fingers for a few minutes to warm it up and make it easier to spread. Wear an old t-shirt that you don’t mind getting a little messy, just in case any of the mask gets onto your clothes.
If you leave your hair unwrapped, it’s possible that the mask will start to stiffen on your hair and won’t work as well.
Don’t leave the mask in for longer than two hours or it’ll definitely start to dry out.
No need to add conditioner after washing out the mask! Try applying this mask once per week to keep your hair nicely conditioned.
No need to add conditioner after washing out the mask! Try applying this mask once per week to keep your hair nicely conditioned.
