How to Use Aloe Vera Juice for Hair

Aloe vera plant is celebrated for its many restorative and healing properties. It comes in a gel or liquid form, and when applied to the hair, acts as a natural cleaner, setting aid, conditioner, and stimulant to the scalp enzymes that promote hair growth. Aloe vera hair products are inexpensive, easy to use, and available at most convenience stores throughout the United States and Canada.

Things You'll Need

• Aloe vera gel or juice
• Comb
• Brush
• Silk scarf
• Dermatologist

Instructions

Healthy Hair, Hair Growth and Scalp Maintenance

1. Consult a skin specialist before beginning aloe vera hair treatment for recommended use or limitations. Explain your goals and treatment plan and ask for feedback.

2. Wash the hair thoroughly and towel dry. Comb the tangles out of the hair and part into two sections.

3. Use aloe vera juice or gel to saturate hair from the roots to the tips, including the scalp. Let the hair dry naturally, then wrap in a natural silk scarf and sleep. If you do not want to sleep with aloe vera in your hair, rinse it out after an hour. Note that by doing this, you will not get the added benefits of overnight saturation.

4. Awake and rinse hair with hot water, then style as usual. The overnight treatment will add luster, shine, richness, and manageability to the hair. Repeat weekly as needed.

Tips & Warnings

• Use aloe vera shampoo and conditioner prior to weekly setting. This will increase saturation and amplify results.

• Use an aloe vera hot oil treatment once a month for frizz control and increased luster and shine.

• Aloe vera contains inflammatory enzymes that stimulate the hair follicles, but may be harmful if you are using prescription products for a pre-existing scalp condition such as seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff). Consult with a dermatologist to ensure that aloe vera will not interfere with the treatment products or process.

References

• Aloe Vera Plant
• Aloe Life

Resources

• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine