Aloe vera for hair care: Here are some natural home remedies for healthy hair

New Delhi : Aloe Vera gel is known for its skincare and health benefits and is commonly used in skincare products as well as home remedies. Aloe vera is known for its healing and medicinal properties since ages. But surprisingly this succulent has a lot more benefits that most of us are unaware of. Aloe vera also has various hair care benefits which make it the perfect ingredient for your hair care routine and home remedies.

Many of us struggle with finding the right product to care for our hair but instead of spending money on expensive organic products, it's best to go truly natural and use natural products. Aloe vera is known to work perfectly for all types of hair which make it a very versatile hair care ingredient. It can deep cleanse your hair and scalp and can soothe itchy scalp and promote hair growth. 

Here are some ways to use Aloe vera for your hair.

1. Mix 2 spoons of Aloe vera gel with one spoon of honey and one spoon of yoghurt and make a smooth paste. Apply this on your hair and scalp and let it dry before you rinse it. Use a mild shampoo to cleanse your hair.

2. Mix 2 spoons of apple cider vinegar with half a cup of Aloe vera gel and mix it well. Whisk it and apply it on your hair and scalp. Let it stay for up to 40 minutes and then wash it off and shampoo as usual.

3. Mix equal parts of Aloe vera gel and fresh onion juice. Apply it all over your hair and massage it onto your scalp. Let it stay for up to an hour and then shampoo as usual.

4. Mix 4 spoons of Aloe vera gel with 2 spoons of hibiscus powder. You can also use freshly made paste of hibiscus flowers. Make a smooth paste and apply it on your hair and scalp. Cover each hair strand and let it stay for an hour before you shampoo your hair. Use a mild shampoo and don't forget to condition your hair.