Aloe Vera is one such solution to so many of your health and beauty problems. You must have heard about the various benefits of aloe vera for your skin or your health.
Aloe Vera is the green, long, pointy on the edges plant that we can easily find in most people’s households. They have a transparent gel-like substance inside that is used in most of the products or can be used directly.
Aloe vera is also the cosmetic industries’ favorite ingredient because of its amazing benefits. It is not just good for your skin but does wonders for your hair too. The good news is you don’t have to rush to the stores to get yourself an aloe vera hair product or aloe vera hair mask. You can get the plant and whip up some DIY aloe vera hair mask at home too.
These can be very helpful in various ways, so before we discuss the different home-made recipes for an aloe vera hair mask, we should first learn about the benefits of aloe vera hair mask.
Benefits of Aloe Vera Hair Mask
Here are the aloe vera hair mask benefits that you should know about to motivate you further to prepare all the DIY hair masks:
1. Suitable for all Hair Types
It is suitable and beneficial for all hair types be it oily, dry, frizzy. You can use it as a leave-in conditioner or even in the form of hair masks that we will soon discuss.
Benefits of Aloe Vera Hair MaskAloe vera has all the qualities that will help and condition your hair, hydrate them and give them the shiny texture, no matter what your hair concern is aloe vera would be the solution for you.
2. Hydrates your Hair
If you are fed up with your hair getting extremely dry, given to the extreme weather conditions or the different products and styling instruments that strip the moisture out of your hair leaving them dull and lifeless. If you want to get the shine and life back into your hair, aloe vera is the right thing for you to try.
3. It Provides the Vitamins to your Hair
Just like your body needs all the vitamins so does your hair. We sometimes tend to ignore the fact that if we are taking enough vitamins or not.
The hair problem you have been facing must be because of the deficiency of some vitamins in your body. Aloe vera helps to provide Vitamin B-12, C, and E to your hair also choline content, and folic acid which helps further nourish and strengthen your hair.
4. Aloe Vera has Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Oxidants
These are not only good for your body but equally important for your hair too. Aloe vera contains polyphenols that are a kind of antioxidant that is good for your hair. Along with this, the anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties of aloe vera helps keep all the bacteria and fungus away from your scalp and hair.
5. Helps With the Split Ends
Applying aloe vera or aloe vera gel to your hair’s ends does wonder for the split ends. All you have to do is apply some aloe vera gel on your tips and leave it on overnight then wash them with water in the morning. Do this every day to see amazing results.
Benefits of Aloe Vera Hair MaskNow that we have looked at some of the aloe vera hair mask benefits, we should move ahead to the aloe vera masks preparation and application part. These are natural and easy to make from things from your own kitchen.
DIY Aloe Vera Hair Masks
A hair mask helps to strengthen the roots and hydrate the tips of your hair too. If you want you can buy these from the market and use them or you can instead prepare them at home at minimum costs, the results will almost be the same.
1. Aloe Vera, Honey and Coconut Hair Mask for the Dryness
If you have extremely dry hair then this aloe vera hair mask is for you to try.
The procedure to prepare this is very simple. You need two tablespoons of aloe vera gel (you can either use the natural pulp of aloe vera or the market made). To this add one tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. You can change the quantity depending on the length and volume of your hair.
Use a wide-toothed comb to evenly distribute the mask to all the hair and secure your hair in a shower cap.
Apply this mask on your roots to the tips of your hair. Leave it in the hair for half of an hour and then wash your hair like you normally do with a shampoo.
This will help to replenish the lost moisture of your hair and intensely condition it. Use this mask regularly to see a visible change in your hair.
2. Aloe Vera and Curd Hair Mask for Dull Hair
Curd is good for your hair and provides shine and dryness. If you want to get the hair spa effect on your hair naturally you can try this mask.
To prepare this mask add 2 tablespoons of aloe vera and get to 2 tablespoons of curd (strain it of all the extra water).
Apply this mask to the lengths of your hair. This mask not just helps to make your hair shiny; it also fights dandruff and dry scalp.
Keep this mask on for not more than 20 minutes and wash your hair and continue with the shampoo.
3. Aloe Vera, Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Mask for the Dandruff
If you are Facing problems with dandruff, then this mask is the perfect solution to all your problems.
To prepare this mask mix 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel into a bowl. Add a teaspoon of honey followed by two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar.
Apply this mask focusing on the scalp and leave the mask on your hair for 20 minutes and then wash your hair. Use this mask regularly to help with nasty dandruff.
These are some aloe vera hair masks you can DIY and prepare at your home. Use this frequently to see so many of your hair problems go away.
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