July 10, 2023 by Revathi Naramsetty
Today, most of the people are facing hair and skin problems. Treating these problems with a doctor’s treatment costs much money and leaves side effects as well. So, why not having a treatment which is cheaper and effective and also does not leave any side effect. This magical treatment is aloe vera hair mask. It contains nutrients which nourish your hair and enhance their growth rate making them stronger and healthier. In this article, we will learn to combine different ingredients with aloe vera to make a healthy and effective hair mask, but first, let’s have a look at aloe vera hair mask benefits and homemade recipes.(1)
Aloe Vera Hair Mask Benefits
- Repairs damaged cells of the scalp.(2)
- Boosts hair growth.(3)
- Promotes hair regrowth.
- Curbs hair fall.
- Removes dandruff.
- Reduces sebum.
- Makes hair stronger.
How to Make Aloe Vera Hair Mask?
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Pure Aloe Vera Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of pure aloe vera gel
- A shower cap or a towel
Preparation time: 2 minutes.
Procedure: Apply aloe vera gel to your hair and scalp and massage for few minutes. Cover your hair and scalp with a shower cap or a towel. Let it stay on for 20-25 minutes, then wash off.
How it works: It improves your hair health and protects them from any damage. It prevents dryness in the scalp and encourages hair growth.
Repetitions: Twice a week.
Best time to apply: Before a bath.
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Egg and Aloe Vera Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 5-6 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
- 1 egg
- A shower cap or a towel
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Procedure: Whisk the egg in aloe vera gel. Apply it to your scalp and hair and massage well for few minutes. Cover your hair and scalp with a shower cap or a towel. Wait for about 20 minutes, then wash off with cool water and a mild shampoo.(4)
How it works: It provides nutrients to your hair and deep conditions them. It also adds smoothness and shine to your hair.
Repetitions: Once a week.
Best time to apply: Before a bath.
Tips: Don’t wash your hair with hot water as it cooks the egg and makes it impossible for you to get rid of its smell.
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Coconut oil and Aloe Vera Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
- 5-6 drops of essential oil (rosemary or lavender)
- A shower cap or a towel
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Procedure: Mix coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and essential oil and whisk well. Apply it to your scalp and hair and massage well for few minutes. Cover your hair and scalp with a shower cap or a towel. Leave it on for at least 20 minutes, then wash off with lukewarm water.(5)
How it works: It nourishes, hydrates and soothes your scalp. It also curbs hair fall and stimulates hair growth.
Repetitions: Twice a week.
Best time to apply: Before a bath.
Tips: For better results, take fresh aloe vera gel.
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Yogurt and Aloe Vera Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
- 2 tablespoons of yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 2 tablespoon of olive oil
- A shower cap or a towel
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Procedure: In a bowl, mix all the ingredients well. Apply it to your scalp and hair and massage well for few minutes. Cover your hair and scalp with a shower cap or a towel. Wait for 25-30 minutes, then wash off.(6)
How it works: This hair mask enhances the growth rate of hair and removes dandruff. It also makes your hair shiny, silky and healthy.
Repetitions: Once a week.
Best time to apply: Before a bath.
Tips: For better results, take fresh aloe vera gel.
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Honey and Aloe Vera Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 3 tablespoons of coconut oil
- A shower cap or a towel
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Procedure: In a bowl, mix all the ingredients to make a smooth mixture. Apply this mixture to your scalp and hair and massage well for few minutes. Cover your hair and scalp with a shower cap or a towel. Leave it on for about 30 minutes, then wash off with cool water and a mild shampoo.(7)
How it works: This hair mask conditions your hair and nourishes dry and dull hair making them longer, thicker and smoother.
Repetitions: Once a week.
Best time to apply: Before a bath.
Tips: For better results, take fresh aloe vera gel.
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Green Tea and Aloe Vera Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brewed green tea
- 1/2 cup aloe vera gel
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Procedure: Blend both the ingredients in a blender. Apply this mixture to your scalp and hair and massage well for few minutes. Wait for about 10 minutes, then wash off.(8)
How it works: It helps minimize hair damage and maintains hair health. It also prevents your scalp from infections.
Repetitions: Once a week.
Best time to apply: Before a bath.
Tips: Do not shampoo your hair after applying this mix.
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Onion and Aloe Vera Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of aloe vera gel
- ½ cup of onion Juice
- A shower cap or a towel
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Procedure: Mix both the ingredients well to make a mixture. Apply this mixture to your scalp and hair and massage well for few minutes. Cover your hair and scalp with a shower cap or a towel. Wait for about an hour, then wash off with a mild shampoo.(9)
How it works: Onion is one of the most effective ingredients which promote faster hair growth. This hair mask curbs hair loss and promotes hair regrowth making your hair longer and thicker.
Repetitions: Twice a week.
Best time to apply: Before a bath.
Tips: For better results, take fresh aloe vera gel.
[ Read: Homemade Onion Hair Masks ]
Aloe Vera and Lemon Hair Mask
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
- Half a lemon
- A shower cap or a towel
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Procedure: In a bowl, mix both the ingredients well. Apply it to your hair and scalp and massage well for few minutes. Wait for 20-30 minutes, then wash off thoroughly.(10)
How it works: This hair mask nourishes your hair and scalp, reduces hair loss and enhances hair growth rate to give you longer and stronger hair.
Repetitions: 1-2 times a week.
Best time to apply: Before a bath.
Tips: Don’t overuse lemon as it can lighten your hair color.
So, people who are worried about their hair need not worry more if they have this magical plant ‘Aloe vera plant’ in their home. If they don’t have this plant, they can also use organic aloe vera gel or juice available on the market. Remember to do a patch test before applying it to the scalp as it may cause an allergic reaction in some people.
To maximize the benefits of aloe vera hair mask, one should also drink plenty of water and take a healthy diet for healthy and rapid hair growth.
Scientific Evidence:
- Aloe Vera: A Short Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/
- Pharmacological Update Properties of Aloe Vera and its Major Active Constituents- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7144722/
- Aloe vera : A Potential Herb and its Medicinal Importance- https://www.jocpr.com/articles/aloe-vera–a-potential-herb-and-its-medicinal-importance.pdf
- A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5582478/
- Effect of mineral oil, sunflower oil, and coconut oil on prevention of hair damage- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10787534_Effect_of_mineral_oil_sunflower_oil_and_coconut_oil_on_prevention_of_hair_damage
- The positive benefit ofLactobacillus paracasei NCC2461 ST11 in healthy volunteers with moderate to severe dandruff- https://www.wageningenacademic.com/doi/10.3920/BM2016.0144
- The antibacterial activities of honey- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8071826/
- Human hair growth enhancement in vitro by green tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17092697/
- Onion juice (Allium cepa L.), a new topical treatment for alopecia areata- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12126069/
- Immunobiology and Application ofAloe vera-Based Scaffolds in Tissue Engineering- https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/4/1708
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