When one talks about herbs for hair and skin, Aloe Vera is the most common one. It is the easiest herb to procure since you can grow the aloe vera plant in your home too. Also known as Grit kumari or Gwar Paatha, aloe vera is high in vitamins and is has high moisture content too. Read about how you can reap benefits from aloe vera for your hair.
Aloe Vera for Hair Care :
1. Soothes an itchy scalp :
Because of its anti inflammatory properties, aloe vera helps in soothing an itchy scalp. Apply aloe vera gel directly on your scalp and wash after 30 to 45 min.
2. Cleanses oily hair :
Aloe Vera gel is the best best for people with oily hair and dry scalp. The high moisture content is suitable to add moisture to the dry scalp, while the gel also helps in controlling the excess sebum or oil from your hair. Thus applying pure aloe gel after a shampoo as a conditioner can work wonders for oily hair. do remember to wash it off after 5 min.
3. Hair spray for dry hair :
As we all know that Aloe Vera has moisture content. It is also rich in Vitamin A, C and C. All these vitamins contribute towards making the hair stronger and better. Add aloe vera gel to distilled or rose water, add a capsule of Vitamin E and your favourite essential oil, pour it all in a spray bottle and Voila, your hair spray is ready. Use it whenever your hair feels too dry or frizzy and this will leave your hair soft and tangle free.
4. Aloe vera hair mask for all types of hair :
This can be your safest and best hair mask, whatever your hair type be. Scoop out some fresh aloe gel and add some curd to it. Blend the two together and you have a perfect mask for hair and scalp. Apply and wash after 30 min for soft silky hair.
5. Aloe hair mask for heat treated hair :
If your hair has been abused by heat, this one is for you. Scoop aloe gel and add honey and some milk to it. Apply the mixture to your hair and scalp, keep it for 45 min while keeping your hair covered with a shower cap, and wash off with a mild shampoo. Use it more often for repairing your hair.
Do check out this video for making aloe vera gel at home. And if you are buying the gel, prefer the non colored ones as the green colored gels are high on chemicals.
Stay happy and stay groomed.
