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We hear a lot about aloe vera these days. It’s pretty much everywhere, and people are eating it or putting it on your hair. If you’re interested in jumping on the aloe vera bandwagon, then you’ve come to the right place. Here’s how to use aloe vera in your curls. Give these suggestions a try, and see if your strands will benefit from this awesome natural curl care product.
How to use aloe vera in your curls
Aloe vera can have a lot of really awesome benefits for your curls. For example, it can help calm a dry, itchy, and irritated scalp. It can help manage chronic conditions such as eczema or dandruff. If you’ve struggled with very oily hair, aloe vera contains saponin, which has been shown to help break up oil and grease. This can be a gentler and more effective way to cleanse your curls, especially if it’s been awhile since you did it last. Finally, aloe vera can be used to help promote healthy curl growth, which can lead to longer, stronger curls. So really, there’s something for just about everyone when it comes to aloe vera.
One of the best ways to use aloe vera is to apply it right to your curls. However, it can be mildly astringent, so if you find your curls are already a bit dry, you might want to consider mixing it with a carrier oil or glycerin to keep it from becoming too drying.
There are also several great curl care masks you can make with aloe to apply right to your curls. This DIY treatment is awesome, and very easy to make right at home. Combine 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel or juice, 1 teaspoon of castor oil (we like Jamaican black castor oil), and 1 teaspoon of raw, organic honey.
Combine the ingredients until it makes a smooth mixture. Once mixed, wet your curls and massage the mixture into your scalp using your fingertips. Then, pull the remaining mixture throughout your strands. Then, cover your curls with a plastic shower cap and allow it to sit for 30-60 minutes, depending on how much attention your curls need. Wash off with shampoo, and follow up with conditioner.
Give this mask a try, and don’t be afraid to try exploring with this very user-friendly product!