Aloe All-Amazing Hair Conditioner

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posted by Annie B. Bond Sep 6, 2001 4:51 pm

filed under: True Beauty, Bath & Shower, Hair Care

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Adapted from Naturally Healthy Hair, by Mary Beth Janssen (Storey Books 1999).

Aloe vera has tremendous moisturizing properties for skin, but who knew that it has the same for hair? It just may be the secret of the ages for the aid of dry, damaged, brittle hair.

Here is a formula that takes under a minute to make (all you need is a bowl and spoon), and you can easily customize it with essential oils of your choice.

If your hair has any problems at all, you’ll want to see this!

INGREDIENTS
¼ cup aloe vera gel (readily available in health food stores)
½ of a lemon
3-5 drops essential oils of your choice

Mix the aloe vera gel with the juice of half a lemon. Add the essential oils.

Apply to freshly shampooed hair. Leave on for 3 to 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

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Alvaro G. says
Jun 14, 2008 9:47 AM

i love Aloe vera..it's the best plant.

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Beverly Rudolph says
Dec 4, 2007 5:13 PM

I have many Aloe Vera plants and have used it for burns and softing the skin. The problem I have is getting the gel to mix in, it always stays clumpy. Anyone else out there working with fresh Aloe Vera gel?

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Jelena J. says
Sep 9, 2007 10:20 PM

Don't add EO's. Use it plain.

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Tracey Thompson says
Jul 11, 2007 11:04 AM

I have not tried aloe with lemon juice but at the advice of another website I used aloe vera gel in place of hair gel. While it did not hold my hair the way store bought gel holds, I did discover that plain aloe vera gel is a fantastic leave in conditioner. My hair is so soft and shiny! I used Lily Of The Desert Aloe Vera Gelly and it is my new favorite product. I am using it in place of shaving gel, facial and body lotion, and now leave in conditioner. It absorbs into the skin quickly and softens my skin without a sticky residue.

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