Aloe hair mask

If you need to put your hair in exemplary order, take on board hair masks with aloe. Among their advantages are not only moisturizing, nourishing and softening strands, but also solving problems such as loss of shine, tangles and even … aging of hair.

What are the benefits of aloe for hair

We have already written about the benefits of aloe, but the article dealt with the positive effect of this ingredient on the skin of the face. As for hair, then its value is high.

Aloe contains over 200 active ingredients:

  • polysaccharides provide a moisturizing and anti-inflammatory effect, slow down hair loss, promote their growth;

  • flavonoids reduce inflammation around the hair follicles, slow down hair loss and thinning, and also promote hair growth;

  • vitamins, minerals and enzymes improve the condition of the scalp, reduce flaking (dandruff);

  • amino acids have a moisture-retaining effect and help eliminate dryness and flaking, both hair and scalp;

  • antioxidants provide an anti-inflammatory effect and slow down hair loss.

After a homemade aloe hair mask, the curls remain elastic and elastic, smooth and shiny longer. But that’s not all – aloe polysaccharides contribute to better combing. In general, the strengthening effect of aloe vera masks is obvious, and they are especially effective for damaged hair.

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Recipes for hair masks with aloe

Aloe hair masks are used to solve a wide variety of problems:

  • gloss loss;

  • weak hair growth;

  • dropping out;

  • dandruff;

  • oily hair;

  • dryness;

  • damage due to heat styling, dyeing, etc.

Usually, aloe-based masks combine different effects. This versatility is what makes them valuable in hair care.

We will tell you how to make an aloe hair mask at home, and give some interesting recipes, in the opinion of the Healthy-Food editors. But first, a few tips on how to properly prepare for the process.

  1. It is good if the agave grows at home. We need to get his juice. But at the same time, juice from fresh, freshly cut leaves is not good. Thick leaves should be sent to the refrigerator for 10-12 days, after wrapping them in a paper towel. And only then squeeze the juice out of them.

  2. Use a plant that is at least three years old – young aloes are not suitable for making a mask.

  3. The leaves are washed well and ground in a blender.

  4. The resulting slurry is squeezed out through gauze. Juice is ready.

  5. Now it can be mixed with other ingredients.

Now let’s move on to the recipes.

From hair loss

To prepare a hair mask with aloe from falling out at home, you have to do a little magic by mixing the ingredients. Another feature of such masks is that they are applied not so much to the hair as to the scalp.

Mask with aloe, onion and burdock oil

Combine a tablespoon of aloe juice with one chopped onion (small size), a tablespoon of burdock oil, one egg yolk. Mix everything well. Apply the resulting composition to clean wrung out hair. Put on a shower cap first, and wrap a warm towel over your head. Wash off the mask after an hour.

Aloe and garlic mask

This mask, like the previous one, is best done on a day off when you do not plan to go anywhere. You will need a tablespoon of aloe juice, a teaspoon of garlic juice and a tablespoon of warmed honey. Combine all the ingredients and apply the resulting mixture to the hair, evenly distributing along the entire length. Ideally, the mask should be kept on the hair for about 3-4 hours, and then washed off in the usual way.

For hair growth

There are a huge number of hair masks with aloe for hair growth. We have chosen two. But they will have to deal with.

With garlic, castor oil and aloe juice

Grate a large clove of garlic on the smallest grater and mix with a tablespoon of warm water. Mix and squeeze through cheesecloth. Now pour a tablespoon of castor oil into the resulting juice, heat in a water bath. Add a tablespoon of aloe juice and one raw egg yolk. Mix everything and apply to the roots of the hair. Keep no more than 20-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Mask with nettle, garlic and aloe

In a ceramic cup, combine a tablespoon of aloe juice, a teaspoon of castor oil, one egg yolk (raw), 3-4 tablespoons of freshly prepared nettle decoction and two mashed garlic cloves. Mix everything thoroughly and apply on hair for 30 minutes. To enhance the effect, it would be nice to put a shower cap on your hair. Wash off with shampoo.

For dry hair

With aloe, chamomile and jojoba oil

Another weekend mask. Mix 5 tablespoons of aloe juice with five tablespoons of chamomile decoction, half a teaspoon of jojoba oil, lemon juice (half). Mix and apply to hair. Preferably at least 5-6 hours. Wash away.

With olive oil and burdock decoction

Mix three tablespoons of burdock decoction with a tablespoon of honey and olive oil. Pour in a tablespoon of aloe juice. Mix all the ingredients until smooth and apply along the entire length of the hair. Leave on for 30 minutes and then wash off.

For oily hair

With almond oil, aloe and chamomile decoction

In a glass cup, combine a tablespoon of aloe juice and chamomile decoction, add half a teaspoon of almond oil. Mix everything thoroughly and apply on hair for 30-40 minutes.

For damaged hair

Mask with kefir and olive oil

Take a tablespoon of warm yogurt, aloe juice and olive oil. Stir and apply to hair for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly.

Mask with banana and lemon

Mix a tablespoon of lemon juice with half a ripe banana and a tablespoon of aloe juice. Mix thoroughly and apply to the strands along the entire length. Wash off after 20 minutes. Hair will become shiny and elastic.

For dandruff

Green tea mask

Take a tablespoon of aloe juice and the same amount of freshly brewed (but cooled) green tea. Mix and apply to strands. Wash off after 15-20 minutes.

With castor oil and honey

Combine two tablespoons of aloe juice with a teaspoon of castor oil and a tablespoon of honey. To mix the ingredients better, heat the composition in a water bath. Apply to hair for 40-50 minutes and then rinse.

How to use aloe hair mask at home

There are many ways to use a hair mask. Usually masks are applied to clean, damp hair. But if we are talking about homemade recipes and there is a lot of free time ahead, we advise you to apply the mask on dry, not yet washed hair.

  1. Using your hands, apply the prepared hair mask to each strand.

  2. Lightly massage your scalp with your hands.

  3. Hide your hair under a shower cap.

  4. Leave for as long as the recipe says – from 20 minutes to 5-6 hours.

  5. Wash your head.

Cosmetic hair masks

If you don’t want to mess around with homemade ingredients and make masks that last for hours, you can take advantage of the various offers from cosmetic manufacturers. Aloe is also in their honor. However, there is no need to focus only on this ingredient.

Mask for hair in need of moisture and softness, Fructis Superfood “Aloe”, Garnier

Saturates with moisture, makes hair smooth and crumbly. Can be used as a mask, conditioner and leave-in treatment. Contains 98% ingredients of natural origin. The remaining 2% are ingredients that provide a pleasant consistency and formula stability.

Revitalizing hair mask Fructis “SOS Recovery”, Garnier

This mask gives the hair a revitalizing effect after the first application. Cerafil and amla oil are responsible for this result – they strengthen the hair and smooth its surface. Thanks to the active fruit concentrate, the hair grows stronger and less prone to damage.

Dream length steam mask: intensive repair for long damaged hair with keratin and castor oil, L’Oréal Paris

First you need to apply a balm with vegetable keratin and castor oil to your hair to nourish the hair along the entire length, and then put on a warming cap mask with lotion to restore long damaged hair. Due to the thermal effect, the effect on the hair will be more active.

Mask for damaged hair Fructis SuperFood “Papaya. Recovery, Garnier

Papaya and amla extracts help restore hair, glycerin moisturizes, and oils help retain moisture, add shine and softness. After the mask, the hair is better combed.

Botanicals hair mask “Geranium. Radiance Elixir, L’Oréal Paris

This color-preserving mask helps dull, color-treated hair with nourishing oils and shine-boosting geranium oil. There are no silicones, parabens and dyes in the composition.

Botanic Therapy Nourishing Coconut Milk Mask, Garnier

The original mask for nourishing hair in the milk format combines a fluid consistency and a nourishing composition. Coconut oil, almond oil and aloe juice soften hair and add shine.

Summary results

What is the benefit of natural aloe juice?

Aloe extract contains:

  • 75 biologically active substances;

  • enzymes, including bradykinase, which suppresses skin inflammation when applied topically;

  • vitamins A (beta-carotene), C, E, B1, B2, folic acid, which actively fight free radicals, counteracting premature aging, and restore tissues.

What effect can be achieved by regularly making homemade masks with aloe?

After the mask with aloe, the hair looks:

  • brilliant;

  • soft;

  • elastic;

  • moisturized.

Is it possible to apply an aloe hair mask at night?

It is possible, especially when the hair requires urgent rehabilitation. But there is one inconvenience – you have to sleep all night with a towel or a hat on your head so as not to stain the pillowcase. But the next morning the effect will pleasantly surprise you – the hair will become smooth and shiny.

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