How Can I Use Aloe Vera on My Hair?

1. Just aloe vera

• Massage the gel directly on the scalp and hair, particularly on the roots.
•  Leave it on for 45 minutes to an hour and then apply a mild shampoo to wash it off. 
• You can repeat this process 1-2 times a week, which can help make your hair feel softer and more lustrous.

2. Aloe vera, castor oil

• Mix aloe vera gel (2 parts) with castor or olive oil (1 part). 
• Massage it on your hair from root to tips and leave it on for about an hour. 
• Wash your hair using a gentle shampoo or hair cleanser. 
• Do this 2-3 times a week. 
• Castor oil with aloe vera is said to make hair thicker, shinier, and smoother.

3. Aloe vera, lemon, water

• Take 1 cup of water and add 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel and 1/2 a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. 
• After shampooing, rinse your hair with this solution and then again rinse your hair with water. This will help treat greasy hair. 
• You may repeat this process 2-3 times a week.

4. Aloe vera, egg, honey, olive oil

• Mix 1 egg yolk, half a teaspoon of honey, half a teaspoon of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel in a bowl. 
• Apply this mixture to your hair and wear a shower cap or wrap a warm towel on your head. 
• Leave it on for 30-60 minutes and wash your hair using a mild shampoo. 
• You may repeat this process 1-2 times a week. 
• Doing this may help relieve an itchy scalp and provide shine and thickness to your hair.

5. Aloe vera, tea tree oil, jojoba oil

• Take a bowl and add 2 teaspoons of curd and aloe vera gel, 2-3 drops of tea tree oil, and 1/2 a teaspoon of jojoba oil. 
• Mix well and apply it to your hair and wear a shower cap or wrap a warm towel on your head. 
• Leave it on for 30-60 minutes and wash your hair using a mild shampoo. 
• You may repeat this process 1-2 times a week. 
• This hair mask can help manage dandruff and itchy scalp and provide volume, softness, and luster to your hair.

6. Aloe vera, fenugreek, olive oil, lemon

• Mix 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seed powder, 2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and 1/2 a teaspoon of lemon juice in a bowl. 
• Apply this mixture liberally on your hair from scalp to tips. 
• Leave it on for 1-2 hours. 
• Wash your hair using a mild hair cleanser or shampoo and lukewarm water. 
• You may repeat this process 1-2 times a week. 
• This hair mask may help you get rid of dandruff, improve hair growth and quality, and provide volume to your hair.

Some of the benefits of using aloe vera gel on your hair include:

• Improved shine
• May relieve dandruff and itchy scalp
• Protects hair from the damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays
• May increase hair growth and volume
• Helps control frizz and hair breakage
• Controls greasy hair

Aloe vera is generally safe for most people, although some people may be allergic to aloe vera gel. Before applying to your hair, rub a little aloe vera gel on a small area of your skin and wait for 2 hours. If you develop allergy symptoms, such as itching, redness, or rash, do not use aloe vera gel. Avoid using aloe vera gel with added chemicals or fragrances.

People who use steroid creams (such as hydrocortisone cream) should use aloe vera with caution because it can increase steroid absorption through the skin. Oral consumption of aloe vera should be done only after consulting your doctor, especially if you have any underlying health conditions, including diabetes or pregnancy, or if you are using any medications (such as antidiabetic drugs or anticoagulants).