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When to use Aloe Vera gel?
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Leeda.the.Paladin
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Is it pure aloe vera gel?
I use it in my daily spritz along with a little glycerin and water for moisture. I also will sometimes, if I'm wearing my hair out, smooth some on after I put in my leave in for a very soft hold. And if I'm wearing twists, it feels really cool and light on an itchy scalp.
I use it in my daily spritz along with a little glycerin and water for moisture. I also will sometimes, if I'm wearing my hair out, smooth some on after I put in my leave in for a very soft hold. And if I'm wearing twists, it feels really cool and light on an itchy scalp.
Neroli
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I've only used it as a light moisturizer or gel and as part of my home-made spritz. I am careful with using it alone though, cuz it has protein, which I wasn't aware of at first (I though it was strictly a moisturizer) and I use to just put it on my hair *straight* as a gel and it made my hair hard over time so I had to start "mixing it up" -- it is good stuff to, especially when mixed with glycerin and topped with oils . . . 
Honey-Dip
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Yes, it's pure aloe vera gel. Thanks for the info!! BTW, your hair is pretty!
Leeda.the.Paladin
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Thank you!
I've only used it as a light moisturizer or gel and as part of my home-made spritz. I am careful with using it alone though, cuz it has protein, which I wasn't aware of at first (I though it was strictly a moisturizer) and I use to just put it on my hair *straight* as a gel and it made my hair hard over time so I had to start "mixing it up" -- it is good stuff to, especially when mixed with glycerin and topped with oils . . .
I agree with this. I love to put in peppermint or rosemary
and sometimes a little grapeseed.I've only used it as a light moisturizer or gel and as part of my home-made spritz. I am careful with using it alone though, cuz it has protein, which I wasn't aware of at first (I though it was strictly a moisturizer) and I use to just put it on my hair *straight* as a gel and it made my hair hard over time so I had to start "mixing it up" -- it is good stuff to, especially when mixed with glycerin and topped with oils . . .
Oh, this is news to me too. I was using it on my hairline thinking it should be doing me some good but my hair got drier and drier. I think this has contributed to my hairline breakage.
Gemini350z
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what is the name of the aloe vera gel that everyone has been raving about? I think it starts with an F
malemegrad
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Maybe Fruit of the Earth?
An aloe vera gel/glycerin mix also makes a great skin moisturizer!
Gemini350z
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Thank you very much, that is it! where can this be purchased?
Honey-Dip
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I purchased mine from Wal-Mart the other day. It was by the body lotions. I have not used it-YET
GoldenBreeze
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Try Lilly of the Desert. I have to keep it in the refrigerator, but the difference is amazing.
Kacie
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Thanks, I will try that brand. I really want to have no-cone smoothing product on hand.
MonaLisa
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This is the brand I just copped from the health food store.
Good to hear a stamp of approval.
*off to put into refrigerator*
No you're not alone. Thats what some of us have just commented on. Neroli says it contains protein which i didn't realise.
metalkitty
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I don't think it's just the protein in aloe vera that makes people's hair hard, but some of the chemicals in it. Most say 90-something percent pure but the chemicals can be drying.... Fruit of the Earth is one of the ones with some drying chemicals but I think it works okay when diluted well. JASON brand is one a lhcf'er recommended and I like it more. But I'd imagine most health food store brands are good.
metalkitty
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http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=4869041&postcount=1
This is the post about the other ingredients in aloe vera to avoid.....
This is the post about the other ingredients in aloe vera to avoid.....
LadyPaniolo
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I did not know that aloe vera gel was a protein! Makes sense why my hair loves it... I have been woefully lacking any protein. When I stopped using it for a bit, my hair started breaking much more easily. Once I started using it again, my hair is like 
I use the kind from Puritan's Pride, which is meant to be consumed as a drink. I also use it mixed with a little oil. Sometimes melted coconut oil, sometimes tea tree oil. I like to use the tea tree oil on my cornrows underneath my sew-in, just as a preventative measure. I've heard some people's hair gets mildew under there!
I use the kind from Puritan's Pride, which is meant to be consumed as a drink. I also use it mixed with a little oil. Sometimes melted coconut oil, sometimes tea tree oil. I like to use the tea tree oil on my cornrows underneath my sew-in, just as a preventative measure. I've heard some people's hair gets mildew under there!
Leeda.the.Paladin
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OK I'm confused...does PURE aloe vera gel have protein or the ones with additives. The ones with additives do make my hair dry, but not the pure.
xxBlackRosexx
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I am just going to use the pure aloe vera plant...that stuff is amazing...it heals...
adw425
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I use it daily on my hair and my scalp. I do not use the skincare av, but the food grade only. I have never used anything for six months straight, but I have used food grade aloe vera gel and juice/drink for over six months now and my hair thinks it is the best thing since sliced bread -- and my scalp. When I used the skincare stuff, it made my hair hard and tacky. The food grade stuff (I also take three ounces a day internally) is what both my hair and scalp love. I have it in my moisture spritz (sometimes I add the juice, sometimes it is the gel); my scalp concoction (gel only) and I add the gel to both my conditioner and my creamy leave-in. I keep the juice/drink in the frig, but not the gel although the gel says to refrigerate after opening, but I don't and one bottle kept nearly three months in my bathroom without refrigeration.
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