Growing your hair can be a bittersweet experience especially when unaware of what products would enhance growth.
Whether you would love a certain length or texture of thickness, some homemade tricks handed down from one generation to another still exist. When talking about hair growth, no ingredient has done it better than Aloe vera.
The short-stemmed shrub Aloe vera, or Aloe barbadensis, is a thick, short-stemmed plant that stores water in its leaves.
According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the U.S., part of the National Institutes of Health, Aloe latex contains strong laxative compounds.
Source: Mercy Gono BSN, RN
The hype is worth it—aloe contains vitamins, antioxidants, and amino and fatty acids that moisturize your hair and scalp and reduce breakage. It’s also chock-full of minerals like copper and zinc that have been proven to promote healthy hair growth.
The best aloe you can use is straight from the plant—that way you know it’s 100% fresh, organic, and has no added chemicals. While aloe vera is effective for hair growth, scalp treatment and greasy hair, it is vital to use it the right for efficiency.
Here’s how to Aloe Vera For Hair Growth
- To start with, you would need to remove the gel from the aloe vera leaf after it is plucked out from the plant.
- Use a sharp knife to remove the spiny ends
- Run your knife lengthwise along the leaf to remove the skin
- Cut out or scoop the clear gummy gel
Fresh aloe vera gel does not last very long but you can store in the fridge for up to a week or simply freeze until usage. Next process is how to apply the gel to your hair to enhance hair growth efficiently.
For hair treatment, this is how use to Aloe Vera
- You can directly apply the raw aloe vera gel to your hair or scalp.
- Massage it into your scalp, hair and hair ends.
- To seal the moisture in for 10 minutes, apply some drops of castor oil and massage again.
- Leave in for 20 minutes and then rinse it off.
Is your hair quite greasy that it makes it difficult for hair growth? Try:
- Mixing 1 to 2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and a cup of water.
- After washing your hair thoroughly with a mild shampoo, rinse your hair with the mixture above
- Leave for a few minutes and rinse off again.
Ensure you try this step-by-step guide once a week for effectivity. Growing healthy and moisturized hair is key to swift hair growth.
