Homemade Aloe Vera and Honey Shampoo Recipe
If you are used to suds and bubbles in your hair when using commercial preparations then this shampoo recipes will disappoint you, but it will do wonders for your hair. Since, I became aware of the chemicals that are placed in commercial preparations and how detrimental they are to hair I’ve vowed to go as chemical free as possible (since I am currently relaxed, I have to say as far as possible).
Here is one of my homemade shampoo hair recipes that is a great alternative to the commercial ones. Please see the article: Natural Products? Think Again as to why I stopped using some commercially prepared shampoos.
Aloe Vera and Honey Shampoo Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 Aloe Vera leaf
- 2tbsp honey
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Method:
Remove the aloe vera skin and cut the gel into pieces. Place these into a blender with the honey and cider vinegar. Blend until the gel is dissolved, it should be frothy, pale green and gel like in texture. Wet hair with water and apply mixture to scalp, slowly massaging the entire scalp to loosen dirt. Make sure that the entire head is thoroughly massaged. Leave on hair for 15 minutes and then rinse out with warm or room temperature water. Do a final rinse with cold water to close the hair cuticles.
Benefits Your Hair will Derive from the Ingredients
Aloe Vera Leaf- The gelatinous extract from aloe vera leaves contain enzymes that stimulate hair growth. This makes the plant an especially good solution for those who are suffering from hair loss; it is safe to use whatever the gender or age of a person. The aloe vera gel is also good for dandruff and other scalp irritations.
Honey- is a humectant which means it traps water molecules from the air into your hair thus making it a great hair moisturizer; the key to using it in shampoos is to mix it with other liquid ingredients because honey is sticky by itself. Honey coats hair cuticles and makes them easier to comb and also adds volume to hair. It is also a good alternative to hair care products that contain silicones; best of all, it gives hair a very nice shine.
Apple Cider Vinegar- this vinegar has a pH range that is close to that of human hair. The acidity is close enough for it to be a great shampoo ingredient to clean hair and scalp better than any store bought shampoo can. It also has the added benefit of being a germ killer. Apple cider vinegar helps to balance the pH of your hair and removes build-up on the hair shaft. Apple Cider Vinegar will make hair shinier, softer and very easy to comb.
Disclaimer: BlackHair101 does not guarantee that you will achieve the same results as we have by using this recipe on your particular hair.
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can cider vinegar be optional because i dont have cider vinegar
Yes it can be.
thank you for sharing this recipe. i have aloe leaves and apple cider vinegar, yet no honey. i’ll still try it out though as i don’t normally use honey in my hair anyways. thanks again…
You are welcome
is this recipe good if one have mild problem of dandruff?
Dandruff or dry scalp, you have to clarify, they are totally different conditions. This recipe is good for dry scalp, use a moisture rich conditioner to make your hair feel supple after this shampoo.
Does the shampoo need to be put in the fridge for keeping? Thanks
I’m trying to repair/improve my hair growth as it has been indefinitely stunted by the HCG diet hormone thing.
Yes Anita, it can stay in the fridge for up to three weeks. Let it get to room temperature before you use it though.
Can i go with out the Aloe as of now until i get some or does that defeat the purpose of the hair recipe?
Hi Courtney,
You can go without the aloe, the honey and cider can give you a nice clean, massage it gently in your scalp and then rinse out and condition as usual.
Hi I was wondering if aloe Vera juice can substitute for an aloe Vera leaf?
If the juice is organic, without any added ingredients.
Hello.my name is karam.i dnt have cider vineger.is there any other option.plz tell me.
Hi Karam,
You can use it without the ACV. It does a make a difference though to the softness of the hair.
I was wondering if I had organic aloe vera gel (lily of the desert) do I still need to blend these together or can you just mix them with a spoon? Thanks
Hi Rhonda,
I recommended blending because I find it quicker to get out those little gel like particles from the aloe vera. But if you have the patience to mix them together with a spoon, I would recommend using a strainer to get rid of all the little jelly bits from the aloe vera so that it does not become stuck in your hair.
Hello,
I just brought 2 of the Lily of the Desert. One is the Aloe Vera Gel and the other is Aloe Vera Juice. They both have A dietary Supplement whole Leaf(filtered). Should I return these products? Are they good to use, if not which is the one to use? I shop on Amazon. I want try these recipes with the right product. Thanks in advance!!
Hi Nadege,
I have never used any of them, I can’t advice you either way. The Aloe Vera gel says it is 99% aloe vera. that doesn’t sound bad and the reviews seem to be for the most part positive.