*~* The Aloe Vera Challenge *~*

[lovestarr]

I would love to join this challenge! I have some leftover aloe juice and aloe gel in my fridge that I purchased and only used a few times before my last BC in April.

What type of Aloe Vera are you using? I am using Lily of the Desert juice and gel

How are you using Aloe Vera in your reggie? I will be using the juice in my rinses and hair spritz and will be using the gel in my DCs

How often do you plan on using aloe vera? At least 3 times a week

 

[lovestarr]

Today is DC day so after my DC I massaged some AVG on my scalp followed by Infusium 23 leave in. My starting TWA pic attached!

 

[Shay72]

Did an avj rinse. Hair is airdrying now. Probably will need some more avj by mid to late June. Will probably pick up some avg at that time too.

 

[Ltown]

I did an aloevera/tea rinse today.

 

[Hairroots]

I purchased a gallon of Aloe Vera Juice today at Trader Joe's for $7.00 bucks. I'm good to go for minute

 

[jessicarabbit]

Hairroots say whaatttt??? great find!

 

[KurlyNinja]

Running low on aloe Vera for my rinses. Im going to be running around like a madwomen soon. Aloe Vera is not only changing my hair but fighting off my acne. I NEED this to always be in my cabinet.

 

[Nix08]

Just bought a big ole bottle of avj from walmart, I'm happy

 

[lovestarr]

Mixed some AVJ with ayurvedic powders and sitting with paste in for 1 hour. Will wash out and then DC with AVG, AOHSR, MT, and peppermint EO

 

[Nix08]

Did an aloe rinse tonight...it always feels so good.

 

[jessicarabbit]

Running low on aloe Vera for my rinses. Im going to be running around like a madwomen soon. Aloe Vera is not only changing my hair but fighting off my acne. I NEED this to always be in my cabinet.

KurlyNinja fighting off acne? how so?

 

[Shay72]

Spritzed my hair with my avj/distilled water mix.

 

[KurlyNinja]

@KurlyNinja fighting off acne? how so?

lindsaywhat

Ever since I started the rinses I've noticed a difference in my face. My pours where smaller and I had a glow to my face. So I started misting my face with it every morning and night after I wash my face. Every morning I woke up there were less bumps on my face. My skin is starting to become a smooth complexion. I even had a glow to my face. And nothing else in my skin regimen has changed besides the aloe Vera. Im convinced that aloe Vera is a holy grail product for almost everything. Another reason why I'm about to start drinking it daily.

 

[jessicarabbit]

KurlyNinja thats amazing! Thanks for the tips

 

[lilyofthenile]

Applied AVG on my scalp this morning

 

[Jewell]

Going to pick up some AVJ and AVG to use on my hair and skin. Will be drinking the juice as well as coconut juice for the great health benefits.

I'd love to find an aloe vera supplement to take since TSA is funny about liquids in luggage and carry-ons (not allowed). A supplement in a softgel or gummie vitamin form would be great for on-the-go use and travel.

And if it works for acne or breakouts, see I will need it like I need water and air for those occasional breakouts and flare-ups related to pregnancy.

 

[Ltown]

Spritizing hair everyday with aloevera and oil mixs.

 

[Coilychi]

I am constantly recommending aloe vera and castor oil mix for fighting dryness, frizz and breakage. It works wonders for my hair.

 

[Coilychi]

What type of Aloe Vera are you using? Mainly the gel.

How are you using Aloe Vera in your reggie? As a leave-in mixed with castor oil straight after any wash.

How often do you plan on using aloe vera? 2-3 times a week after every time I wash my hair

 

[MsDee14]

My current spritz is Aloe Vera Juice, Glycerin, Water, Coconut oil and a few drops of Rosemar, Tea Trea and Eucalyptus Oil.
I keep it in the fridge since I love the cool feeling of the spritz on my scalp after a hot day.

 

[ladysaraii]

This weekend, I revisited Chicoro's moisture drenched pre-poo and this time use AVJ, instead of the gel I normally use.

What a difference! The juice was a bit messier to apply, but I really felt it did a better job than mixing with gel. i think that if I put it in a spray bottle to apply, that might simplify matters. I'll do it again this week.

And I am continuing with the AVJ/distilled water final mix.

Speaking of which I need to buy some more juice today

 

[lovestarr]

This weekend, I revisited Chicoro's moisture drenched pre-poo and this time use AVJ, instead of the gel I normally use.

What a difference! The juice was a bit messier to apply, but I really felt it did a better job than mixing with gel. i think that if I put it in a spray bottle to apply, that might simplify matters. I'll do it again this week.

And I am continuing with the AVJ/distilled water final mix.

Speaking of which I need to buy some more juice today

Hi! I was thinking of doing my final rinses with avj and rose water. Can u please post chicoro's prepoo recipe?? I remember seeing it in a thread one time but I can't seem to locate it

 

[ladysaraii]

Hi! I was thinking of doing my final rinses with avj and rose water. Can u please post chicoro's prepoo recipe?? I remember seeing it in a thread one time but I can't seem to locate it

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=509482

 

[lovestarr]

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=509482

Thanks for the link!

 

[lilyofthenile]

Added the gel to my scalp to calm down my scalps dryness and itchiness.

 

[charmtreese]

First off Thank You KurlyNinja for reminding about Aloe Vera!

Tonight I did a rinse and WOW! This was my first time using it on my natural hair and I am siked! I've tried Aloe Vera on my relaxed hair with not much success, but it's a winner so for with my natural tresses. Now if it air dries nice, I'm gonna be ecstatic.



What type of Aloe Vera are you using? I used the gel in the brown bottle, but I want to try the juice.

How are you using Aloe Vera in your reggie? As a rinse after my co-washes, and I would like to try the liquid as a spray moisturizer.

How often do you plan on using aloe vera? After every co-wash (twice a week), as a moisturizer (every other day)

 

[lovestarr]

Sitting with a paste in my hair of ayur powders mixed with AVJ. After my DC I will do an AVJ rinse

 

[lovestarr]

Instead of doing an AVJ rinse I made chicory's leave in mix since I already had all the ingredients. Added 5 drops of rosemary eo and some grapefruit eo for scent. I will be using this as my only leave in for 1 month and see how it goes

 

[yynot]

Checking in....made a leave in spritz with distilled water, AVJ and a little Giovanni Direct Leave In. Usually do a rinse of AVJ with distilled water and pour over my hair in the shower as final rinse, but the AVJ is soooo cold!

I also did the Chicoros moistured drenched prepoo and my hair really loved it. It felt so moisturized. Mixed the AVJ with Grapeseed and wheat germ oil and then covered with coconut oil. May revise my method of application as this was a little to messy.

My hair still dries hard and....well...dry...even after all this TLC. Have to figure out a remedy for that.

 

[Ltown]

Checkin still spritizing with aloevera and oil mixs.