Aloe vera is an ingredient in many cosmetic products, including hair care products. You can use aloe vera gel purchased from a convenience store or drug store. However, you can also take the gel directly from the aloe vera plant. Aloe vera gel can be used in place of your regular conditioner, as a leave-in conditioner, or as a more intensely moisturizing conditioner (deep conditioner).
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Method 1 of 3: Using Aloe Vera Gel from Plants
Step 1. Cut the aloe vera leaf
You can buy aloe vera plants from online stores or at your local nursery. To take aloe vera gel, slice the center of the aloe vera leaf straight down. Move the knife slowly to avoid slipping and accidentally injuring yourself.
Make sure you use a sharp knife, as it will be difficult to make neat cuts with a dull blade
Step 2. Take the gel from the leaves
Use a tablespoon to take two tablespoons of the gel from the aloe vera leaf. Try to get the clear gel from the inside of the leaf. You will see a small yellowish gel at the tip of the leaf. Do not mix the yellowish gel because you should only use the clear gel on your hair. Put the gel in a small container that can be placed around the shower, such as a Tupperware container.
You may be able to get enough gel from just one leaf, depending on the size of the aloe vera plant. However, if the plant is smaller, you may have to collect the gel from the other leaves until you get as much as two scoops
Step 3. Use the gel in the shower
When shampooing, you can apply the gel as you normally would with a conditioner. Apply aloe vera gel to your hair, moving from the roots to the tips.
Use aloe vera gel exactly as you would a regular conditioner. For example, if you normally leave your conditioner on for a few minutes, do the same with aloe vera gel
Step 4. Rinse and wipe off the gel
After applying it to your hair, clean the gel by rinsing it off. Make sure you remove any gel that has stuck to your hair, especially the slightly sticky ones. If your hair responds well to aloe vera gel, it should look softer.
Method 2 of 3: Using a Leave-in Conditioner
Step 1. Mix aloe vera with water
Put aloe vera gel and water in a bowl, about two tablespoons each. Use a spoon to mix the gel and water. Keep mixing the two ingredients until you get a smooth and evenly distributed liquid.
You can buy aloe vera gel at any drugstore. If you prefer, you can also take the gel directly from the aloe vera plant
Step 2. Add essential oil
You don't have to add essential oils if you don't want them or don't have them. However, essential oils can provide the added benefit of conditioners, namely a pleasant fragrance. If you prefer, use an essential oil that you like, such as lavender. Add a few drops of essential oil to the aloe vera and water mixture.
Step 3. Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle
Pour the water and aloe vera mixture into a spray bottle. Shake the bottle vigorously to mix all the ingredients. Keep whisking until all the ingredients are mixed into the same shape.
Step 4. Use the gel in a regular hairspray
After shampooing and rinsing your hair, apply the gel in a regular hairspray. Spray the gel like you normally use hairspray in the morning. If it responds well to aloe vera gel, your hair will feel a little softer.
Method 3 of 3: Use a More Intensely Moisturizing Conditioner
Step 1. Heat coconut oil in the microwave
Use as much coconut oil as you need. Its use depends on how much conditioner you want to make. Pour the coconut oil into a special safe bowl and put it in the microwave.
- You should heat the oil in the microwave until it melts and melts. Cooking time depends on the type of microwave and also the amount of oil heated.
- Cook the oil for a short time, say 10 seconds, and then check. Continue heating the oil in the microwave as needed until the oil melts.
Step 2. Mix the oil into the aloe vera gel
Mix a spoonful of aloe vera gel into the coconut oil. You can buy aloe vera gel at a drug store or buy it online. You can also take it from the aloe vera plant.
Step 3. Mix all the ingredients
Use a fork or wire whisk. Mix all ingredients gently. Keep whisking until you get an even/uniform mixture. When stirred, the coconut oil may bubble slightly, but it shouldn't have any effect on the results.
Step 4. Apply the gel on your hair
After using shampoo, pour a small amount of gel on the palm of your hand. Apply the gel to your hair. Start at the roots of your hair and work your way down to the ends of your hair. Keep brushing until your hair is evenly covered with aloe vera gel.
You may need to cover your hair with a towel in case the mixture drips
Step 5. Leave the gel for 10 minutes
Set the time and wait for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes have passed, come back under the shower. Rinse and clean all the aloe vera gel that is attached to your hair. If the aloe vera reacts well to your hair, it should make your hair silky smooth and silky.
