Aloe is already an old acquaintance in the world of highlights and past generations, such as grandmothers, already knew and used this trick. And if it's been in use for so long, it's because it still works.
And if you want to find out more about this hair trick, let's go to the post with tips to adopt hydration with aloe vera in your hair care routine.
What are the main benefits for hair?
When walking through supermarkets and stores specializing in cosmetics and hair products, it is possible that you have already come across aloe vera products.
Have you never seen aloe vera products? So, you must have noticed products that contain Aloe Vera?! Oh, have you seen this one?! So, Aloe Vera is nothing more than aloe vera.
It doesn't matter which name is used for the product β aloe vera, aloe vera, natural gel or aloe β what is noticeable is the strong presence of this natural ingredient in hair products.
And it's no wonder that aloe vera is so used when it comes to hair care; the plant-derived product is full of benefits for the hair. And to learn more about these positive points, letβs see a list of benefits:
- Rich in Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3 and B6)
- Composed by 10 minerals
- full of amino acids
- Ideal for scalp treatments β dermatitis, dandruff and hair loss
- deep hydration
- yarn regeneration
- Deep cleaning of wires
- Leaves hair stronger and consequently helps in faster hair growth
- Prevents brittle wires
- Action as a sunscreen for hair and protection against UV rays
How to Hydrate with Aloe Vera: Recipes and Step by Step
After seeing so many benefits of aloe vera for your locks, you can't help but get excited about moisturizing with aloe vera to see the first signs of healthier hair with a lot of shine.
And you don't even have to go to stores looking for products that have aloe vera in their composition. The idea here is to prepare homemade recipes to treat different types of hair.
with honey
Indication: hydration with honey is indicated for damaged hair that needs hydration and shine.
Ingredients
- 1 aloe leaf
- 2 tablespoons of honey
How to Prepare
Cut the aloe vera leaf in half and remove all the gel.
In a container mix the aloe vera gel with the honey and stir well until it becomes a homogeneous paste.
Application of the Mixture
As the mixture is stronger, it is recommended that to apply hydration with aloe vera and honey the hair is not washed, that is, the ideal is to do this before taking a shower.
Apply the paste along the length of the hair strand by strand.
Time of Action on Hair
Let the mixture act on the hair for 30 minutes. Then wash your hair as usual using shampoo and conditioner.
With Egg
Indication: homemade hydration indicated for curly hair and dry strands, as it treats highlights and brings shine to the hair.
Ingredients
- 1/2 aloe vera leaf gel
- 1/2 glass of mineral water
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon argan oil or other hair oil
How to Prepare
In a bowl, mix the aloe vera gel well with the water.
With the aid of a sieve, strain the yolk to remove the film and not leave an egg smell in the hair. Add the egg to the water and aloe mixture; also add hair oil.
Stir the mixture well until you get a homogeneous result.
Application of the Mixture
With clean hair (washed only with shampoo) and still damp, apply the mixture strand by strand, massaging the strands to incorporate homemade hydration.
Time of Action on Hair
Let the hydration with aloe act for 30 minutes, and if you want to intensify the result, it is worth using a thermal cap.
After the action time, just rinse the wires and use conditioner to close the cuticles and keep the wires hydrated.
With Castor Oil
Indication: castor oil is a great treatment for hair, fighting hair loss and helping hair grow faster. Together with hydration with aloe vera, the result is silkier hair and hair loss treatment.
Ingredients
- 1 aloe leaf
- 2 spoons of castor oil
How to Prepare
Open the aloe vera leaf and remove the gel. Mix the gel with the castor oil and stir well to get a homogeneous mixture.
Application of the Mixture
With dry hair, apply the mixture from the roots* to the ends. Massage well so that homemade hydration can penetrate the wires.
After applying the mixture all over the root and hair, put on a plastic cap.
* This treatment is not indicated for those with very oily roots.
Time of Action on Hair
Let the hydration with honey and castor oil act for 30 minutes, and then wash your hair using shampoo and conditioner.
With Olive Oil
Indication: ideal for adding shine and treating split and dry ends.
Ingredients
- 2 aloe vera leaves
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
How to Prepare
Cut the aloe vera leaves and remove the gel.
Place the gel and oil in a bowl and stir until you have a homogeneous mixture.
Application of the Mixture
With dry hair, apply the mixture strand by strand, only from the length to the ends.
Keep applying the mixture and massaging the strands so that the hair can better absorb the hydration.
Time of Action on Hair
After applying the mixture to the entire length of the hair, let the hydration with aloe vera and olive oil act for 1 hour.
Finally, wash your hair normally with shampoo and conditioner.
With Coconut Oil
Indication: ideal for hair that undergoes chemical processes and needs deep hydration.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
- 3 tablespoons of coconut oil
How to Prepare
Remove the gel from inside the aloe vera and set aside.
In a bain-marie, soften the coconut oil, and place the indicated amount in the blender. Add the aloe vera gel.
Beat well until it's a homogeneous mix.
Application of the Mixture
Wash your hair using shampoo only. Rinse and remove excess water.
Apply the mixture of aloe vera and coconut oil to the length of the hair and massage it in so that the hair can better absorb the hydration with aloe vera.
Time of Action on Hair
Let the recipe act for approximately 15 minutes and then rinse your hair. Finish the washing process by using a conditioner to close the hair cuticles.
With cornstarch
Indication: treatment indicated for dry and dry hair that needs deep hydration and volume reduction.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 100 ml of mineral water
- 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
- 2 tablespoons of moisturizing mask
How to Prepare
In a pan (off the heat) mix the water with cornstarch (add little by little) until it is completely diluted.
After diluting the cornstarch in the water, take the mixture to the fire until it forms a kind of porridge, but without getting too thick.
Remove the mixture from the heat, wait to cool down a bit and then add the hydration mask. Mix well and add the aloe vera. Stir until you form a homogeneous mixture.
Application of the Mixture
Wash your hair using shampoo preferably, rinse and remove excess water.
Carefully comb your hair to remove the knots.
Apply hydration with aloe vera and cornstarch along the length of the hair and massage the hair well.
Put on a plastic cap and let it act.
Time of Action on Hair
With the plastic cap on your hair, let the homemade recipe act for 30 minutes.
Rinse in not-too-hot water and finish using your favorite conditioner.
With Banana
Indication: the recipe rich in vitamin A is ideal for strands that are dry and brittle.
Ingredients
- 2 aloe vera leaves
- 1/2 banana
- 1 vial of vitamin A
How to Prepare
Open the aloe vera leaves and remove the gel.
Peel the banana and cut it into pieces (remember it's only 1/2 a banana). Put the banana in the blender and beat until you form a paste. Add the aloe vera gel and beat again just to mix.
Pour the mixture into a container and add the vitamin A ampoule. Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients.
Application of the Mixture
Wash your hair using only shampoo to open the hair cuticles.
With a towel, remove excess water from the strands and apply the mixture only to the length of the locks.
Put on a thermal cap to intensify the result.
Time of Action on Hair
For application with a thermal cap, the ideal is to leave the hydration with aloe acting for 15 minutes on the hair.
If you haven't used a cap, let it act for 30 minutes.
To finish, just rinse your hair and finish washing using conditioner.
for blonde hair
Indication: ideal for treating and nourishing blonde and light hair.
Ingredients
- 1/2 aloe vera leaf
- 3 tablespoons moisturizing hair mask
- 1 tablespoon tinting mask
How to Prepare
Cut the aloe in half and remove the gel from inside the leaf. Place the gel in a blender and blend just to make it creamier.
After blending the aloe vera gel, place it in a container, add the hydration mask and the tinting mask (indicated to avoid staining blonde hair).
Application of the Mixture
Wash your hair with shampoo, remove excess water and apply hydration with aloe vera for blonde hair all over your hair.
Apply strand by strand and massage the hair.
Time of Action on Hair
Let the mixture act for a maximum of 20 minutes and then rinse with warm or cold water. Finally, use conditioner.
Precautions and Contraindications
Aloe vera is almost a miracle of nature, as it is easy to find and can be used in various treatments, including those that extend beyond hair treatments. However, to use this vegetable you need to be on the alert.
The first warning is that the aloe stains. That little colorless gel seems harmless, but the truth is that it stains a lot. So, when it comes to hydration with aloe vera, put on old clothes and don't stay close to anything that you can't stain.
Another negative detail is that aloe vera can also stain light hair, such as blonde and platinum hair. In this case, greenish stains can appear on very light and porous strands, so the tip is always to do the strand test before applying the homemade recipe to your hair.
For those who are going to use aloe vera on their hair, another tip is to be aware of possible allergies to the plant. In that case, do the strand test and in case of irritation of the scalp, it is ideal to seek a doctor and discontinue use.
Overall, there are no contraindications for hydration with aloe vera, but it is not recommended that pregnant and lactating women do any type of procedure without medical approval.
Photos of Before and After Hydration with Aloe vera
After seeing so many homemade hydration recipes with aloe vera, that doubt arises if it really works. And to show the effectiveness of using aloe vera on the hair, we have separated several before and after photos to show the results.
Have you tried any recipes yet? Tell us here in the comments if you've tried any of the homemade recipes and what the result was.
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