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Aloe Vera Coconut Oil Hair Mask
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Leave in for 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Makes 1 treatment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

How to make

  • Ideally, you prepare this mask about an hour to 40 minutes before you want to wash your hair.
    In a small bowl, combine aloe vera gel with coconut oil. The ingredients will separate quickly again. So, always stir the mixture before applying it to your hair and scalp.
  • If using essential oils, add up to 4 drops on 1 tablespoon (15 ml)(equals a 1% dilution which is considered safe) to the coconut oil, before mixing with aloe vera gel.
  • For a scalp treatment only—which, in most cases, is enough anyway—you use about ½ tablespoon aloe vera gel and ½ tablespoon coconut oil.

How to use

  • Apply the mask directly to your dry hair, starting with your scalp. I do this part for part, using only small amounts. Then, I move on to the hair strands.
  • This is optional, but extremely beneficial for not only your hair but your whole body: a head massage! To increase blood circulation, gently massage your scalp in a circular motion for a couple of minutes.
  • Leave the mask on for at least 30 minutes up to an hour. To prevent the hair mask from drying out, cover your head and hair with a shower cap.
  • Wash your hair, ideally using a mild shampoo, as per usual. After using DIY aloe vera hair mask you may not need as much conditioner but a little is always a good idea.

Notes

  • Aloe Vera Gel: It's best to use fresh aloe vera gel extracted from its leaves. You can buy the leaves in some whole food and organic shops or online.
    Store-bought gels (in bottles) often contain harmful chemicals and additives (preservatives). Just read through the ingredients list before buying! Your best choice is organic brands that use very few additives (like the one I've linked above, affiliate link).
  • Coconut Oil: I prefer coconut oil, but sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, argan oil, grapeseed oil or castor oil are great, too (as mentioned in this post).
  • Essential Oils: I love using lavender and rosemary essential oils. But there are many more you can use (as mentioned in this post). Don't use more drops than suggested.