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Naturally curly YouTuber Naptural85 took to her channel to demonstrate how she uses raw, all natural aloe vera to pre poo her natural hair. Wait, what? Are your minds as blown as ours? While this isn’t a new technique (natural women have been using aloe vera for years on their curls) this is the first we’ve heard of this technique. We’ve broken down the steps, and you can check out the video below and read more here .
Benefits of using aloe vera:
- Aloe is an all natural moisturizer and great conditioner for smooth and shiny curls
- It promotes curl growth
- It prevents scalp itching and minimizes dandruff
How to make the conditioner:
Purchase a healthy aloe vera plant. You can usually find them at plant stores or natural food stores. Pick a leaf and cut off a piece, slicing it across to expose the gel. You can choose to scrape the gel out, or just apply it directly to your scalp from the leaf. Before applying the gel, section your hair so you’re ensuring your entire scalp will be saturated.
Add oils:
Mix your preferred oils to create your own custom blend. Naptural85 offers some suggestions in her video for crafting a unique oil blend as well.
Wash and go:
Massage the blend into your scalp and then proceed as you normally would when cleansing your scalp.
Have any of you tried using aloe vera on your curls? If so, let us know what you do (or don’t) like about using it.