*~* The Aloe Vera Challenge *~*

[Jewell]

I'd love to join this challenge.

-I've used AV gel on my relaxed hair years ago in place of gel, and I got soft, silky, controlled hair. No frizz or dryness. This time since I've got a very thick head of natural hair, I will use AV gel mixed with a lil EcoStyler for control of the notorious halo of frizz on my edges, and maybe mixed with hair butter in twists.

I'll use the av juice for rinsing after washes and cw's, and as a moisture spray in place of my current glycerin/cond/water mix.

I hope to achieve less frizz, more lengthened curls (less shrinkage), and more moisture retention. I will also use av gel on my skin after showers. I'll be drinking the juice for it's health benefits.

 

[Nix08]

Ok just did my second aloe rinse I love co washing and I almost didn't cowash today because my hair felt THAT good from yesterdays aloe rinse

 

[youwillrise]

i will be joining. : )

i did something a little interesting last week for my wash day.

i needed to detangle really badly because my hair was a messsssss and tangled up a storm, so what i did was bust out my trusty aloe vera juice (because it does a great job of helping me detangle) sprayed that on my hair, then added conditioner, then topped it with this crazy butter/oil mixture i have and did a dc session with that.

my hair felt magical...and it's felt magical since. i think it was all the components together.

i use aloe vera juice anyway (especially when i need detangling help) ...but i had never tried it in that way. i will try it again for this week's wash and see how it works.

 

[princesskaha]

Ok just did my second aloe rinse I love co washing and I almost didn't cowash today because my hair felt THAT good from yesterdays aloe rinse

aloe rinse? could you describe what you do for that please?

 

[Ltown]

i will use my spritz 3x a week mix with aloevera juice, and herbal/ayurveda tea (hibiscus, brahmi,maka,horsetail,malva,fengreek).

 

[Nix08]

princesskaha The OP started another thread which prompted this one that got me hook line and sinker I keep my aloe juice in the fridge so before I go and do my hair I pour out about 4 ounces of the juice and once I'm done washing/cowashing my hair I squeeze out the excess water then pour the aloe juice over my head. I then massage it in, squeeze out the excess, towel dry and carry on with my leave in.....it's amazing, you really have to try it I believe OP noted how it leaves your hair moisturized longer which I will agree completely that it does. I've used aloe for it's other great properties but didn't think to try rinsing....again many thanks to OP

 

[Nix08]

@Ltown do you make that tea (with the aloe) and keep it in the fridge?

@KurlyNinja I used the gel because it's easier to work with.

 

[Shay72]

^^I keep my aloe vera juice and the spritzes I make with it in the fridge. I know a few people have asked.

 

[MsDee14]

Ladies, I have a question. Why are you using the type of aloe vera that you are using? Because it mixes well with other products? The price? The size?

I use Fruit of the Earth because of the price/ size and it's easily accessable at Walmart. 1 Gallon typically lasts me 6-8 months.

 

[aa9746]

Add me, I already use it daily on my face as a moisturizer.

 

[youwillrise]

I will also be using aloe vera as the "liquid" portion of the LOC moisture method at times. Right now I'm using lily of the desert valley whatever it is lol...but when I finish this, I'm gonna try george's brand.

 

[Ltown]

@Ltown do you make that tea (with the aloe) and keep it in the fridge?

@KurlyNinja I used the gel because it's easier to work with.

Nix08, no i brew the tea, let it cool and mix it with the juic just enough for a spray bottle.

 

[Hairroots]

I'm in.
I use lily of the desert

I put it in my leave in conditioner with castor oil and jojoba oil for my braidouts.

I also drink it.

I plan on using it long term.

 

[Hairroots]

I'm in.

I use lily of the desert.

I put aloe Vera juice in my leave in conditioner along with castor oil and jojoba oil for my braidouts.

I also drink it.

I plan on using it long term.

 

[ladysaraii]

i will use my spritz 3x a week mix with aloevera juice, and herbal/ayurveda tea (hibiscus, brahmi,maka,horsetail,malva,fengreek).

Ltown

What does this do? Is it just for general moisture?

 

[Ltown]

Ltown

What does this do? Is it just for general moisture?

ladySarail, herbal teas are great internal and external some moisturize, stimulate growth, decrease dandruff etc.. i started last year to reduce shedding with black tea, then found so many other articles i make it routine to use some teas. Vendors are now catching on and selling teas spritz forgot to post link

http://www.curlynikki.com/2009/09/herbal-hair-rinses.html

 

[KurlyNinja]

I went swimming today and spritz my hair with aloe vera and sealed with castor oil before I went swimming. I also did another aloe rinse after I clarified my hair. My hair feels soft! Usually it takes a few days to get my hair back to normal after I swim.

I'm thinking about starting to take aloe vera internally as well. What benefits have you ladies seen from drinking aloe vera???

 

[lilyofthenile]

Used aloe vera gel on my itchy scalp today before bed time.

I used aloe vera juice in my teas, I feel like it cleanses me lol

 

[Nix08]

Ltown I saw a package of "dread tea" at the bss today(it is marketed to those with dreadlocks)...of course I picked it up. If I can incorporate this in my regimen I plan to get the real stuff. Tonight I'm trying the catnip, spearmint and rosemary blend. I plan to do an aloe rinse later....I'm not sure where the tea is going to get to present itself.......

 

[Ltown]

Ltown I saw a package of "dread tea" at the bss today(it is marketed to those with dreadlocks)...of course I picked it up. If I can incorporate this in my regimen I plan to get the real stuff. Tonight I'm trying the catnip, spearmint and rosemary blend. I plan to do an aloe rinse later....I'm not sure where the tea is going to get to present itself.......

Nix08, use a little and try not to mix too many at first until you get use to it or find what benefits you want. Look up the different teas brand so you know which tea is best for you. I use nettle, saw palmetto, horsetail are great internally too. Hairveda, claudia and many others are using teas now.

 

[Hairroots]

I'm doing a overnight DC with aloe vera juice and porosity control corrector & conditioner based with castor oil. sleeping with a plastic shower cap under my satin wrap. Rinse in the morning!

 

[Hairroots]

I went swimming today and spritz my hair with aloe vera and sealed with castor oil before I went swimming. I also did another aloe rinse after I clarified my hair. My hair feels soft! Usually it takes a few days to get my hair back to normal after I swim.

I'm thinking about starting to take aloe vera internally as well. What benefits have you ladies seen from drinking aloe vera???

Drinking aloe vera can be used to detox. It's also great for the digestive system. I think it also has a refreshing taste and it does a body good as well as your hair growth. Hope this helps.

 

[Nix08]

Planning an aloe rinse tonight....

 

[youwillrise]

i realized that most of the products i use have aloe vera in them. ha. i didnt choose them for that consciously/on purpose, but since this challenge has been introduced...ive noticed it.

 

[jessicarabbit]

used my aloe spritz today, also drank it in my green smoothie

 

[Nix08]

Didn't do my rinse....I forgot to get the aloe out of the fridge

 

[Ltown]

Today i'm doing chicoro prepoo mix of aloevera/wg, after all of the dc i'm fianl rinse with aloevera/herbal tea mix.

 

[yynot]

Did a DC on dry hair with AOWC mixed with AVJ and WG oil overnight with satin cap on. Woke up sat under dryer for a little heat for 15 mins. Did a final rinse of AVJ/distilled water and my hair felt incredibly moisturized. My scalp also feels great. I think my hair really appreciates a low pH. Detangling wasn't a breeze, but Ive had much worse episodes. Also a definite decrease in hairs loss. Just starting in my hair journey and trying to get my Reggie and products down pat. So confused, but dont think i will ever stray from AVJ.

BTW...haven't tried the AOHSR, but I really like the AOWC.

 

[yynot]

Did a DC on dry hair with AOWC mixed with AVJ and WG oil overnight with satin cap on. Woke up sat under dryer for a little heat for 15 mins. Did a final rinse of AVJ/distilled water and my hair felt incredibly moisturized. My scalp also feels great. I think my hair really appreciates a low pH. Detangling wasn't a breeze, but Ive had much worse episodes. Also a definite decrease in hairs loss. Just starting in my hair journey and trying to get my Reggie and products down pat. So confused, but dont think i will ever stray from AVJ.

BTW...haven't tried the AOHSR, but I really like the AOWC.

ETA...think I will try the George's brand AVJ, especially since I didn't refrigerate my Whole Foods brand I'm not sure I'm gaining all of the benefits?? *shrugs*

 

[yynot]

Did a DC on dry hair with AOWC mixed with AVJ and WG oil overnight with satin cap on. Woke up sat under dryer for a little heat for 15 mins. Did a final rinse of AVJ/distilled water and my hair felt incredibly moisturized. My scalp also feels great. I think my hair really appreciates a low pH. Detangling wasn't a breeze, but Ive had much worse episodes. Also a definite decrease in hairs loss. Just starting in my hair journey and trying to get my Reggie and products down pat. So confused, but dont think i will ever stray from AVJ.

BTW...haven't tried the AOHSR, but I really like the AOWC.