Aloe Vera hair mask has been very popular when it comes to natural hair care. It’s such an ingredient that is not only beneficial for your skin but it could also work wonder for your hair. It is loaded with 75 nutrients which would not only help you get rid of various hair problems including split ends, dandruff, hair loss but also give you gorgeous hair that you ever wanted to have. Now, before talking about aloe vera hair mask we should know its benefits in detail as it would help you understand the importance and effectiveness of aloe vera gel on your hair.
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Benefits of Aloe Vera Gel For Hair
Aloe Vera is a very popular ingredient in cosmetology. It is not only an effective ingredient for your hair but also works wonder for your skin and health too. ( You can check my post on Aloe Vera Face Mask For Glowing Face )Â Now here are the benefits of aloe vera gel for hair.
1. Loaded With Essential Vitamins
- Aloe Vera contains vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E which makes it a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants boost your hair health from the inside out. It protects the scalp from the harmful effects of free radicals which weakens cell, make it susceptible to infections and cell death. Thus prevents dandruff.
- Aloe Vera is a rich source of vitamin B12. It helps in the formation of red blood cells which in turn boosts hair growth.
- Aloe Vera also contains folic acid which facilitates unhindered tissue growth and allows cells to function smoothly. It boosts healthy cell generation which stimulates natural hair growth in both men and women.
2. Contains Antibacterial, Anti-Inflammatory and Antiseptic Properties
- Aloe Vera contains bradykinase, an enzyme that helps in reducing inflammation.
- It contains fatty acids which provide four plant steroid: cholesterol, campesterol, β-sisosterol, and lupeol. All these have anti-inflammatory actions and nourishes your hair follicles.
- It also contains antiseptic, antibacterial properties and antifungal properties which kill dandruff-causing fungus and bacteria lurking on your scalp.
3. Nourishes and Conditions Your Hair And Scalp
- Aloe Vera helps in hair conditioning by moisturizing your hair. It hydrates your hair and keeps the moisture locked in for a long time to prevent the hair from getting dry as dry hair is prone to split ends.
- Aloe Vera contains proteolytic enzymes that help heal and repair the damaged cells in your scalp. This improves follicle health and indirectly boosts healthy and faster hair growth.
How To Extract Aloe Vera Gel From Aloe LeafÂ
Steps
- Cut off some leaves from the aloe vera plant. Then cut the leaves horizontally and put the leaves in an upright position for a few minutes to let the darker resin (the sticky thin transparent running gel) drain out.
- After the resin has drained, then wash the leaves and start peeling off the thick skin with a knife, leaving you with the transparent gel or you can scoop the gel from leaves with a spoon.
- Then place the gel in a blender and also add a few drops of vitamin E oil or some essential oil to boost the power of aloe vera gel. Essential oils like lavender essential oil, or tea tree oil or geranium or neem/mint essential oil are good for the skin. You can keep the gel for a longer period if stored in the refrigerator.
Aloe Vera Gel Hair Mask For Gorgeous Hair
1. Aloe Vera Gel Hair Mask For Hair Growth
Ingredients
- Aloe Vera Gel as per hair requirement (Buy Here)
- 2-3 Tablespoon Castor Oil (Buy Here)
- 1 Egg
How To Use
- Take aloe vera gel as per the length and density of your hair. Mix castor oil and egg with it properly by using a spoon. Apply it on your cleansed scalp and hair.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap so that it does not ruin your cloth.
- Rinse the mask off with a mild shampoo after 40 minutes.
- Repeat it once in a week.
Why Does It Work
- Castor Oil is rich in omega-6 fatty acids which stimulate hair growth. It also moisturizes your hair and prevents it from getting dry and frizzy. It strengthens your hair follicles. Just like aloe vera gel, it is also rich in antibacterial and antifungal properties which kill scalp infections.
- Eggs are a rich source of providing protein to your hair to make it more resistant to damage. It also moisturizes dry hair. It contains vitamin A and vitamin E which helps in healthy hair growth.
2. Aloe Vera Gel Hair Mask For Dandruff
Ingredients
- Aloe Vera Gel as per hair requirement (Buy Here)
- 2 Tablespoon Virgin Coconut oil (Buy Here)
- 2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
How To Use
- Take aloe vera gel as per the length and density of your hair. Now, mix two tablespoon coconut oil and lemon juice properly by using a spoon. Apply it on your cleansed scalp and hair.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap
- Rinse the mask off with a mild shampoo after 30-40 minutes
- Repeat it twice a week
Why Does It Work
- Coconut Oil contains medium-chain fatty acid which has antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties to kill fungal infections, viruses, and bacteria lurking on your scalp and make your scalp healthy and dandruff free. It deeply penetrates the hair shaft and moisturizes your dry scalp caused by dandruff.
- Lemon Juice is a rich source of vitamin C and citrus acid which gives it anti-fungal and antioxidant properties to fight dandruff. It also promotes healthy scalp and hair. It is acidic in nature that balances the scalp’s pH level.
3. Aloe Vera Hair Mask For Split Ends
Ingredients
- Aloe Vera Gel as per hair requirement (Buy Here)
- 2 Tablespoon Honey (Buy Here)
- 2 Tablespoon Sunflower Oil (Buy Here)
How To Use
- Take aloe vera gel as per the length and density of your hair. Now mix honey and oil properly by using a spoon. Apply it on your scalp and hair.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap.
- Rinse the mask off after 30-40 minutes with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat it at least once a week.
Why Does It Work
- Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the air and traps it into the scalp. It also retains moisture into the scalp for a long time. Consequently, it prevents hair from split ends. It provides proper nutrition to the hair follicles and makes it strong.
- Aloe Vera Gel is a great moisturizer for your hair along with honey as dry hair is prone to split ends. It also prevents hair loss and stimulates hair growth.
- Sunflower Oil is very effective for dealing with the dry and flaky scalp. It will help in making your hair lustrous.
4. Aloe Vera Hair Mask For Deep Conditioning
Ingredients
- Aloe Vera Gel as per hair requirement (Buy Here)
- 1/3 cup Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoon Honey (Buy Here)
How To Use
- Take aloe vera gel as per the length and density of hair. Now mix yogurt and honey with it properly by using a spoon.
- Separate your hair and apply the hair conditioner from root to tip of the hair and on your scalp too.
- Keep it for one hour and rinse the mask off with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat it at least once a week.
Why Does It Work
- Yogurt adds extra moisture to the hair follicles making your hair soft and smooth. It also adds extra shine to the hair. It contains lactic acid that prevents hair loss and damage to stimulate hair growth.
- Aloe Vera locks the moisture into the hair shaft. It is an emollient, having a soothing effect on the scalp. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties make the scalp healthy.
5. Aloe Vera Hair Mask For Hair Detangler
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel (Buy Here)
- 2 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (Buy Here)
- 1/2 Cup Distilled Water
How To Use
- Take a hairspray container and add a half cup of distilled water, two tablespoons of coconut oil, one tablespoon aloe vera gel. Seal the container and shake it well before application.
- Spray this solution on your tangled hair properly. Start from the tip of the hairs. Make several partitions of your hair and firstly detangle your hair from a tip by combing it slowly with a wide-tooth comb and slowly move to the upper direction of your hair and finish that section of your hair before going to the next section.
Why Does It Work
- Dry or curly are always prone to tangled hair but with coconut oil, you can detangle your hair. Coconut oil penetrates deeply into hair shaft than any other oil. It contains vitamin E which would moisturize your hair. It is also a rich source of lauric acid which contains protein and helps in nourishing hair follicles, make hair strong and silky.
- As I mentioned earlier aloe vera is a great conditioner for hair. It moisturizes the hair and makes it soft and smooth.
I shaved my entire head of hair 5 years a go. It never grew back never needed a trim this is weird I had think long healthy hair until I did that crazy shave thing. I started using baking soda to wash it coconut oil to condition an a raw egg to rinse. It’s been 3 weeks an I got a hair do. It grew 4 inches in 5 weeks. I will start Alexa Vera tomarrow
Hi Cindi,
You Have made a great choice. Aloe vera is very effective in stimulating hair growth. I am sure you will have your long, thick and healthy hair back by using the aloe vera hair mask. Keep me posted on progress and let me know if you need any help along the way.
Can you use Aloe Vera gel full strength dietary supplements
Hi,
If you want to use aloe vera gel full strength dietary supplements then you must consult your medical advisor first.
Substitute for egg in hair growth mask ??
Hi Mariya,
There’s no perfect substitute for egg. It is a very effective ingredient in boosting hair growth.
But you can switch it with yogurt if you don’t like the smell of egg.
It’s really working in my hair problems and hair growth
Hi dear, thanks so much for the recipe, they are great,
I bought the e-book for serum, do I have to pay again for hair recipe ??
Hi Daisy,
No, you don’t have to pay again.