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Aloe vera is commonly grown in homes. Over the past few years, people have come to realise the skin benefits of aloe vera gel. Widely known for its soothing and cooling properties for glass-like radiant skin, it is also said to be effective in strengthening hair while promoting a healthier scalp. Come, let us find out how to use aloe vera for hair growth.
Power packed with over 75 nutrients, which includes 20 minerals, 18 amino acids, and 12 vitamins, aloe vera gel shows phenomenal results when use topically on hair as well. It is said to reduce hair loss, increase hair moisturising and boost general hair health.
The easiest way is to apply this raw, transparent, watery gel onto the scalp for the best results. Find out more about how to make the most of aloe vera benefits for hair.
* Chop a leaf from a live aloe vera plant.
* With the help of a spoon, extract the gel after cutting the leaf into two halves.
Aloe vera can either be used on its own or can be mixed with various other ingredients to make hair masks that promote hair growth.
To promote natural hair growth and boost volume, mix aloe vera with castor oil. Take a cup of aloe vera gel and add two tablespoons of castor oil to it. Apply to the scalp evenly and cover your hair strands. You may cover your head with a shower cap and let it sit for 2-3 hours. Cleanse your hair and rinse it off using mild shampoo.
Aloe vera, when combined with onion juice, makes a deadly combination for hair growth. Onion juice is widely known to stimulate the scalp, and clear out clogged hair follicles while promoting hair growth. Also, onion juice has a high sulfur concentration that gives a boost to collagen production, further curbing hair loss.
Mix equal parts of aloe vera and onion juice. Apply this mixture to your scalp evenly and rinse it off after 30-45 minutes using a mild shampoo. This natural remedy can be done twice a week.
Green tea is healthy for hair growth. High in catechins that prevent hair fall, green tea reduces dihydrotestosterone which is responsible for hair loss. Mix a cup of aloe vera and freshly brewed green tea and mix them well. Massage and apply this mixture onto your scalp with gentle hands and apply it evenly covering all your hair strands. Rinse it off with cool water after applying it for 15-20 minutes.
Amla or gooseberry can prevent hair fall, accelerate hair growth, and prevents premature greying. Mix amla juice or powder with aloe vera gel and apply it evenly to your scalp. Let it sit for an hour or so, and rinse off with normal water. This remedy can be used daily for healthy and voluminous hair.
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