Hello friends;
I hope everyone is doing great. Today, I would like to address the subject of the famous green plant which the whole "nappy hair" community talks about: Aloe Vera. Women have testified that Aloe vera works and I will affirm with my own experience.
"Today's article will be a little longer than usual because I have grouped the most useful tools to fight against hair loss and promote rapid hair growth by boosting the follicles." We will answer the following questions:
What is aloe vera?
How can we use it on our hair?
What is aloe vera?
Aloe vera is a plant of the aloe genus. The origin is not well known, but it has been cultivated for many years in the Mediterranean regions, the Canary Islands, etc. Since ancient times, It has been used in the preparation of medicinal decoctions. Nowadays, in addition to its use in the medicinal field, it is used in other fields such as: the kitchen the textile the decoration cosmetics hair care. According to the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Aloe Vera sap is rich in amino acids, vitamins, minerals, hormones, etc. All of these are important for nutrition, growth, hydration of the hair; it also soothes inflamed scalp.
How can we use it on our hair
Aloe vera can be used in different ways that will slow hair loss, and stimulate the sleeping follicles for rapid hair growth. You can use Aloe Vera as:
Detangler
Wash the plant, remove the thorns, and as the picture shows, cut into several pieces. Use a spoon and remove the gel from each piece. Crush the gel in your blender. Sieve to remove residue. Section your hair in several sections. Apply the filtrate obtained above on each section of hair, starting from the roots to the ends. Use your comb and start to untangle your section starting at the ends and slowly progressing towards the roots.
(I use it every time I want to start my hair routine because my hair gets tangled a lot)
Aloe vera can be used as a nourishing mask as follows:
Aloe Vera gel
Apply the gel filtrate to the hair (roots, ends) and scalp. Massage the scalp to facilitate penetration. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave on for at least 1 hour. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo, condition with your conditioner. style as usual.
Recommendations: do it twice a week for maximum benefit.
Note: Aloe Vera gel can also be used as a leave-in conditioner.
Aloe Vera gel +Honey+Coconut Oil for healthy and lustrous hair
Mix a third of a glass of Aloe Vera gel + a third of a glass of coconut oil + a third of a glass of honey until it forms a homogeneous paste.
Apply the mixture on your hair (root, ends) and scalp (massage it well).
Cover your hair with a shower cap and let the mask act for 1 hour.
Wash your hair with a mild shampoo and rinse with lukewarm water.
No need for conditioner and styling as usual.
Recommendations: for best results, do it once a week.
Aloe Vera gel + Onion Juice for hair loss, scalp detox, extreme growth
Mix a glass of onion juice with a tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel. Apply the mask on your hair (roots and ends) and on your scalp (massage it well) Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave the mask on for 1 hour. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo, rinse, use your conditioner, rinse and style as usual. Recommendations: for best result, do it once a week
Aloe Vera +Castor Oil + Fenugreek Powder for rapid growth
Mix a glass of Aloe Vera gel plus a tablespoon of castor oil, plus a tablespoon of fenugreek powder until you get a paste.
Apply the mixture to the hair (roots and ends) and scalp (massage it well).
Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave on overnight.
Wash the next day with a mild shampoo, conditioner, rince and style as usual.
Recommendations: for best results, do it 1-2 times a week
Aloe Vera +Egg Yolk: boost growth rate
Mix 4 tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel + a tablespoon of olive oil + an egg yolk (adjust the amount according to the volume of your hair) Apply the mixture on your hair (roots and ends) and scalp (massage it well) Leave on for 30 minutes and wash with cold water with your shampoo,conditioner, rinse, and style as usual. Recommendations: for best results, do it once a week
Aloe Vera + Hibiscus Flower for dandruff reduction and hair growth
Hibiscus = Foléré (Cameroonian jargon) Mix a glass of aloe vera gel + half a glass of hibiscus juice (boiled dried hibiscus in a glass of water). Apply the mixture on your hair (roots, ends) and scalp (massage it well) Cover your hair with a cap and let the mask act for 1 hour Wash your hair with a mild shampoo, conditioner, rinse and style as usual. Recommendations: for best results, do it once a week
Aloe vera + Lemon Juice for hair resistance and growth
Mix 4 spoons of aloe vera gel + 2 spoons of lemon juice (adjust the amount according to your hair volume). Apply the mixture on your hair (roots, ends) and scalp (massage it well) cover your hair and leave on for 30 minutes. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo and finish with a conditioner. Recommendations: for best results, do it once a week.
Aloe vera + Lemon Juice+Vitamin E oil to prevent hair loss and length retention
Mix a tablespoon of aloe vera gel + a tablespoon of lemon juice + a teaspoon of vitamin E oil + 2 tablespoons of almond oil (or olive, coconut) (Adjust the quantity according to your hair volume) Apply the mixture to the hair (roots and ends) and scalp and leave on for 30 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo, finish with a conditioner rinse and style as usual. Recommendations: for best results do it once a week.
The benefits of the ingredients mentioned above Aloe vera: in addition to its known benefits, the gel also helps to soften the hair. Castor oil: known to boost hair growth, protect,and reduce hair loss Onion juice: promotes better blood circulation in the scalp, stimulates the dormant follicles and thus boosts hair growth Honey: is a humectant that will promote capillary hydration and reduce the appearance of dandruff Coconut oil: penetrates the hair fiber and nourishes the hair Hibiscus flower: reduces dandruff, improves hair color, and boosts hair growth Limon juice: rich in vitamin C, promotes capillary elasticity, and scalp health Vitamin E: reduces hair loss and helps keep the length I hope this mini-article will help you take better care of your hair regardless of the difficulties encountered. I commonly use aloe vera + honey + coconut oil to treat my scalp and grow my hair. So far, I have not been disappointed. Let's make a challenge; everyone takes a mask or treatment, applies it and within three months, we will discuss the results. If you have a question, or a comment, please use the comment section below (yes you can already leave comments by registering). Don't forget to "like" the article and share it with your acquaintances.
Peace and Love,
Carine
References:
Hair care ideas proposed by Anjali Sayee du magazine stylecraze.com; et de wikihow.com
Benefits of Aloe Vera : "Indian Journal of Dermatology" par Amar Sarjushe et al
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