Aloe vera on hair is one of the ancient recipes for hydrating hair and rebuilding hair. The plant is also an important medicinal asset.
Of all the hydration recipes, aloe vera for hair is the most popular in women’s routine. The plant, also known as aloe vera, is predominantly cultivated for agricultural and medicinal purposes. But, its inner gel is, above all, a very powerful formula for the world of aesthetics. Aloe vera is, therefore, one of the most miraculous recipes for hair restoration.
Although the focus of its use is on hair, aloe vera has important properties for treating skin, gastric diseases, muscle pain and even insomnia. However, for those who don’t know, aloe vera was one of the most used for aesthetic purposes 6 thousand years ago, by the Egyptians.
Its origin comes from African regions. It is known that these people had already developed techniques for medicinal and aesthetic use. So, don’t be fooled, because the recipes we will give below are ancient recipes with time-tested effectiveness. Just test it to see the result.
Benefits of aloe vera on hair
At first, before moving on to today’s recipes, we created a table of benefits of using aloe vera on your hair. The plant of immortality, as the Egyptians said, is capable of producing effects such as:
1. Reduction of hair loss
The anti-hair loss effect produced by applying aloe vera to the hair is ideal for those who have been suffering from this undesirable problem. The end of the fall happens because there is a quantity of minerals in the gelatinous liquid of aloe vera. Therefore, with the intensification of the substance in the hair, the strands become stronger, that is, less brittle.
2. Controls dandruff
The scalp is already undergoing natural peeling, as it eliminates dead skin cells from the scalp. Dandruff is, consequently, the increased production of flaking. Don’t worry, the phenomenon can be explained. This happens when small inflammations occur on the head, that is, they cause the production of dandruff to intensify in the layers.
Aloe vera, above all, is perfect for fighting inflammation and reducing dandruff. And if there is, for example, a fungus causing this disease, it will also eliminate it, ultimately regulating the level of sebum production in the scalp.
3. Aloe vera on hair stimulates growth
Many women suffer from anxiety when waiting for their hair to grow back. Know that it is possible to use aloe vera to speed up these processes that, at times, seem impossible.
The plant gel has enzymes in its composition that perform the function of sweeping dead cells from the scalp. In other words, without waste, new cells gain space for reproduction.
Firstly, this opening allows the hair to grow without being hindered by the pores and, as in the image above, you achieve the desired black or long straight hair more quickly. So, just invest in aloe vera!
3. Revitalizing
Another important benefit of aloe vera on hair is that it keeps the strands highly hydrated. The nutrients present inside it all go to your hair, bringing back vibrancy to your strands.
In other words, did you take a swim in the sea, or in a pool, spend the whole day in the sun and your hair became dry? Aloe vera will save your day!
Contraindications
In principle, aloe has no contraindications for use on hair. This is because, as it is a natural plant, it can be used by anyone, at any age. However, people with allergies to this plant, which is very rare, should pay attention to its use, thus avoiding coming into contact with aloe vera.
Furthermore, it is necessary to pay attention to the yellowish liquid that aloe vera releases when cut from its stem. Therefore, when cutting an aloe vera leaf, let it release all its yellow liquid first, and wash it well before using it. This viscous liquid is toxic for consumption and for the skin, so be careful!
Aloe vera hydration recipes
Here are some basic recipes to hydrate your hair and leave it soft, shiny and ready for the day. All the tips are easy to do and don’t take up much of your time, especially when searching for ingredients here and there. So, just follow the step by step and be happy.
1. Aloe vera and water
It seems like a lie, but that’s what it is. There are just two ingredients to perform the miracle on your head and hair strands. So, let’s go.
Ingredients
- 1 aloe leaf
- 1 glass of water
Preparation and application
Cut the aloe vera leaf in part to better remove the gel from its interior. After removing it with a spoon, leave it in a water bath for an hour. Then, change the water and leave for another hour.
After the procedure, pour the contents into a blender and add water. Beat until the content is unified. Apply to hair, let it act for 15 minutes and then wash normally.
2. Aloe vera with egg
At first, the advice is: resist! If you don’t like the smell of eggs, don’t worry because it won’t stay in your hair. Furthermore, the procedure will impress women with any type of hair, as the egg is rich in protein and, in combination with aloe vera, looks spectacular.
Ingredients
- 2 spoons of aloe vera
- Two spoons of moisturizing cream
- 2 egg yolks, sifted
Preparation mode
Pour everything into a blender. Then, beat until it forms a unified content. Then, apply to already washed and damp hair. The action time is 30 minutes. That’s it, your hair is ready to face the world.
3. Aloe vera and cornstarch
The combination of the two ingredients is the most used for curly hair. But it can also be used for any other type of hair, so follow the steps carefully.
Ingredients
- 1 spoon of cornstarch
- ‘1/2 glass of water
- 1 aloe leaf
- 1 spoon of moisturizing cream
Preparation mode
Place the cornstarch in the glass of water, mix until it dissolves. Then place it in a pan, over low heat, and mix until it thickens.
Pour into a larger container. After that, add the aloe vera removed from the leaf along with the dissolved cornstarch and the moisturizing cream. However, you need to mix well until smooth. So, just apply it strand by strand on your hair, leaving it to act for 15 minutes. Rinse and that’s it!
4. Aloe vera with brown sugar
Furthermore, using aloe vera with brown sugar will create a powerful honey for you to use on your hair.
Ingredients
- Gel from an aloe leaf;
- Two to three spoons of sugar.
Preparation mode
Mix the aloe vera gel with the sugar in a clean container. Right away. let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for a day. After that, you can use aloe honey to enhance your hydration masks.
5. Aloe vera on hair with coconut oil
This super hydration with aloe vera and coconut oil is ideal for dry hair, which needs nutrition. Therefore, using coconut oil will help nourish the hair, while aloe vera hydrates it.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of aloe vera;
- 3 tablespoons of coconut oil.
Preparation mode
First, heat the coconut oil in a container in a water bath, so that it becomes liquid (if it isn’t). Then mix the two ingredients. If necessary, blend the aloe vera in a food processor or blender so that there are no pieces left. Finally, apply to damp hair, post shampoo, and let it act for 15, then rinse.
Finally, for more hydration recipes read Hydration with coconut oil, 10 foolproof homemade recipes
Sources: Glamor Magazine, ecycle, Tô de Cacho, Vix, Tua Saúde, Dicas de Mulher,
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