CAN YOU USE ALOE VERA GEL TO STYLE YOUR HAIR???

[@copperfloyd9281]

I've used 100% aloe gel for my hair gel for years and I absolutely love it. It's cooling, great on the scalp + mix in some rosemary EO. it's great for your face too. Sometimes I'll mix it with my leave in and a bit of water as well🧡

[@marysmith232]

I’m a 70 yr old gray hair CGM follower. I’ve used homemade mask with aloe vera out of my garden. It brings beautiful shine and moisture to my coarse gray hair. Gonna try this, Courtney! Thanks for your entertaining and informative videos!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you! I love the idea of using it as a mask! And getting it straight from the garden!

[@jessica8518]

As a wavy/curly mermaid length hair girl...... Aloe has been a required ingredient in at least all my conditioners my entire life! My mum and I'm hair love it. It hates glycerin but loves the aloe...... so happy you gave this a go!!!! God bless!!!!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ohhh thank you!

[@PlayGtr]

The reason why you have your hair sticking to the back of your head as you have complained about in other videos is because when you are bent over and applying your products you're putting a huge amount of the product on the back of your head and on the inside hairs instead of on the top of your head and on the back of your head on the outside hairs where it is needed the most and happens probably because you are in the upside down position. In order for you to get the best results from your products you should stand up straight and apply them. I've been dealing with curly hair and styling it with different products since the '80s and I have learned this the hard way myself by trial and error. Plus before I use a diffuser on my ends I use the concentration nozzle and I do the roots first and use the concentration nozzle on the warm and cool real close to my scalp that way the hair is trained not to lay flat. I do the standing up or my head upside down using the concentration nozzle. That also prevents your hair from sticking to the back of your head.

[@curlymjger]

For me, AVG doesn't work as a styling gel. I use it after my wash routine as the first layer, from scalp to the ends. Let that sit for 5-10 min and then go on with my leave in and styling gel. It works absolutely awesome this way, my hair is moisturised, there's less frizz and refresh's are much easier 😁

[@GinaMarieCheeseman]

It doesn't work well for me either as a styling gel.

[@curlymjger]

@@GinaMarieCheeseman welcome to the club😉

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ohhh interesting! Do notice it makes a difference with leaving it on for a little longer vs just putting it and going straight to leave in and gel?

[@curlymjger]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney honestly? I have absolutely no idea. It just feels right to let the AVG "marinade" the hair a little while before going on with the other stuff 😁

[@heymssmithers]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I think I see a technique you need to try out for us! 🤣❤️

[@xsfanatic434]

my waves have been struggling to really clump lately and I haven't had an actual hair gel in my routine in a good while, so I figured I would test this out. The aloe gel I used wasn't 99% by any means, it's one that I picked up from the dollar store, but my hair is currently drying and my hair has properly gotten big clumps for the first time in MONTHS, so I thought I would note that.

[@Ennpey]

Amazing! I actually use aloe as my leave-in in winter (I find it impossible to find a leave-in without glycerin, which my hair is super sensitive to, in my area) and it works wonders! It was also the first soft hold gel I've ever used on my waves but it really doesn't last more than 6 hours on my hair, I'd say. My hair is super similar to yours, Courtney, I just have a lower density. For anyone who needs this info!

[@Raya_9717]

I've been doing this for a couple of days now. It works perfectly for my hair. My hair stays hydrated and well styled!! It's awesome.

[@shawnahcox6171]

I use aloe straight from the plant on my hair as gel. My hair LOVES it! My curls always look best when I use it!!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ohh even better, from the plant!

[@alicedehepzibah]

Thank you for reviewing this product! I've been puree-ing my own aloe leaves with great moisturizing success both used pre-poo with a heat cap and after conditioner (sits on hair 5 minutes followed by little vinegar spray to seal it in...slip is mega!). Nothing is better for sunburn than a glass jar of frozen aloe, but it's wonderful to have a recommendation for a prepared product! Thank you for your videos. Good luck on the mermaid hair. :) Mine is to my navel...but I started transitioning with it that way 18 mo. ago. You can imagine the mess...and the progress.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I bet it is awesome as a pre-poo! Do you do a leave in and styler after sealing with a little vinegar?

[@alicedehepzibah]

I'm just barely starting to experiment with products now, so not much experience with leave ins, etc. The aloe works as an okay styler for flexy rods, though. Here's the unexpected thing: recently I've discovered that coconut/avacodo/or grapeseed oils combed into dry hair, followed by lots of aloe, topped with heat cap...IS AMAZING! I thought for certain oil/water would interfere with themselves for no avail, but it worked for me incredibly!

[@TesriaT]

This was a really interesting experiement, thanks for doing it! I'm still trying to figure out my hair even after more than 6 months of wavy curly journey (probably my own fault for bleaching it, as that doesn't exactly do great things for waves!) and your videos really help. As a side note, the colour of your t-shirt here makes your eyes look absolutely incredible!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you! But yes, your hair could still be in transition. Unfortunately, it can take longer than 6 months!

[@wendicroft1846]

Courtney - the aloe episode got me thinking that I need to rewatch your vacation/beach/boat episode. But I cannot find it! Can you please repost a link to your vacation curls episode? Summer is coming!!

[@heymssmithers]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I started trying to use tips from the CGM to start styling my hair about 3 months ago. I attempted using pure aloe vera gel as my gel tonight l, and I think I just had the best washday so far! Sleeping "in the cast" and will fluff tomorrow. Thank you so much for posting this it inspired me to try it, and oh man I love my results!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I am so glad you love it and that it worked for you!

[@simplycurlyde]

Hi Courtney!🤗I think your hair came out great! I guess I have to give that a try. Are you really letting your hair grow?! I am too, for the 1st time since my mid 20s and I'm now 56 yrs young. I'm finally enjoying my hair, thanks to you & other curly wavy KZbinrs! I just wish I knew about how to care for my hair 30 yrs ago.

[@wavyhaircareblog964]

Super interesting that only 1 person had the adverse reaction to aloe as gel! I have often wondered if people who think they are sensitive to something (aloe and coconut seem to be the two most common) are really certain that is the problem or not. I know when grain-free pet foods became popular a lot of people started to suspect that their dogs were sensitive to grains but studies have shown it's really rare for dogs to be sensitive to grains and grain-free dog food is not as healthy for most dogs. So I've wondered if similar things occur in other communities like our hair community.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Maybe!

[@CobraDove1111]

All processed dog food is not the healthiest option. RAW MEAT and a few veggies is what dogs are supposed to eat, I feed my dog real food, not processed crap and it makes SO much difference in coat, temperament, teeth, breath, warding off parasites like ticks, etc If you had to eat processed power bars your whole life would you be your healthiest? The answer is no

[@TalkWithJoce]

Ok so sounds like the recommendation here based on this experiment is while wet apply two products: curl cream then 99-100% aloe vera? For what type of hair? What curl creams do you recommend? I like using as few toxic things as possible.💚

[@petran.3826]

I am using 100% Aloe during the night. I am working it thoroughly in my hair, scalp and roots, wait until it is dry, put my curls in my silly satin bonnet and go to sleep. The next day my hair is so curly and "grippy", I simply love it. E en when my curls get a little said on day 3, I use Aloe. Knead it in and go❤

[@karissathatcher9206]

I'd love to hear more about how you are growing your hair out! And the science behind it... :) I've heard that rosemary and gelatin/collagen are also really good for hair growth!

[@kaceystevens1405]

I loved this video thank you! Also I loved that you showed the full results in the same video!! I am new and first time watching a video that I didn’t have to hunt down the results

[@paulakittyodriscoll999]

I'm digging out my aloe for next wash day! This looks gorgeous 😍

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yay! Awesome! I would love to know how it it goes!

[@jainrO.O]

Im glad that Courtney made me experiment to use aloe Vera on my hair. Because it’s made me confused when mane by mell said that some low porosity hair will feel fast drying on their hair when they use aloe Vera. Any how My past experiences when I use aloe Vera with alcohol ingredients on dry hair or little damp made my hair super dry also greasy when I play wrong way after the gel and still my hair damp 😅(ya never doing that again) As for my low porosity hair it’s work fine when I style it wet hair using cream then glaze aloe Vera on top as a gel but without drying alcohol . However I experiment only indoor. if I go outside with high humidity it will not stay hold longer on my hair. At day two I have halo fizz with no cast. I use aloe Vera 92% form miniso I’m glad that my hair love aloe Vera. I got scared that I have to find Aloe Vera free products. It made my hair sooooo soft with so much bounce and little shine. I have medium density and corse hair. I hope this comment help a lot of u to try whether it work or not.

[@juliawiggs746]

It looks beautiful! Super shiny!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you!

[@olgagrundane9881]

I use aloe gel (and water) for my refresh and it works great.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ohhh... That does sound like a good refresh!

[@AndreaAguilar-qx7hh]

YUP! Totally did that a cpl months back when I got a sunburn on vacation and had no hair products 🤣

[@AndreaAguilar-qx7hh]

I used a 95% gel from Sally so it probably had some additive hold innit. MULTIPURPOSE FTW

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Right?! That's awesome (but not the sunburn part)!

[@BlackLabMama]

Question for you Courtney, or anyone who wants to answer...lol. My hair used to love Maui Moisture, now it's like a dry and tangled mess. Why?? I've noticed this with some tried and true products, now it's just my hair is rebelling or something. 😂🤷‍♀️ Thoughts?!

[@megancook8430]

I noticed my hair went through a similar thing like a year after I started modified curly girl. I think the weather had more to do with it then the product cause it was fluctuating extremes so much at the time. But when I notice my hair getting tired of using the same shampoo/conditioner, or styling products. Just switching brands for a few wash days always seems to help it out. Then when I go back to what I normally use it's fine.

[@BlackLabMama]

@@megancook8430 I have tried going back to those products after a while, but it's the same outcome. 😣

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Could be a few factors... You hair was in transition, weather, hormones...

[@MarinaLacalle]

I use aloe vera gel as a leave in, together with a rice protein fluid. Then, I style with mousse and gel to ensure that my waves will hold.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ohhh this sounds lovely! What mousse and gel do you use?

[@MarinaLacalle]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I’ve tried to response twice, but for some reason it disappears. I live in Spain, so the equivalent combo would be Pantene soft curls mousse, for volume, and As I Am Curling Jelly 😉.

[@sheryladams2399]

Ok, Courtney, just because you asked and it's wash day, I'll try my aloe vera gel as my styler on my baby fine, curly hair that HATES glycerin. Stay tuned. I'll comment later tonight, hopefully. 😁

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

😂😂😂 Yes, l would love to know!

[@sheryladams2399]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Results: My hair is very soft and curly. The aloe gel that I had was much runnier than yours, Courtney, so I slathered it on. I must have just lightly glazed a section on my right side because it isn't as defined as the other sections. I like the outcome and would certainly do this on a vacay. Tomorrow may be the test though -- how will it look after I take it out of my pineapple in the morning and will it withstand the heat of this almost unbearable North Texas summer? We shall see. I'll keep using the aloe gel to refresh until I decide it's wash day again. Thanks for this fun change in my routine!!

[@sheryladams2399]

Update: My curls in front drooped more this morning, but refreshed quite nicely with a little spray of water, aloe and fermented rice water which is great for refresh days because it adds a tad of hold without a lot of icky build up. It also makes my hair feel thicker after a few days of using it as a refresher. I like adding the aloe gel because it makes my hair feel very soft and helps with curl definition. Bottom line: I'll start incorporating a little aloe gel into my routine.

[@sandyklingenstein1856]

@@sheryladams2399 I’ve not heard of using rice water for a refresh, have to give that a try, thanks!

[@nicoleblack3565]

I never heard of aloe being an issue. I use aloe powder in my henna/indigo dye and as a weekly deep conditioner.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Interesting! Aloe powder...

[@nicoleblack3565]

I buy my aloe powder from Henna Sooq.

[@paulakittyodriscoll999]

You could never be obnoxious! You are a sweetie.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

You are so sweet!

[@lyricsandlavenders]

Thanks for the video! I love having products that have multiple uses! I'd be curious to see you combine this aloe vera gel with a homemade flaxseed gel.

[@catherinem6368]

Wow that's such good results!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you!

[@JordanFaith]

I have a video like this too haha! It works great! Multi-purpose 🙌🏻

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I'll have to go back and check it out. But I think I remember that video! 😃 And yes, I love that it's multi-purpose. Plus, super budget-friendly!

[@anno_mundi]

I use a shampoo that's high in aloe vera and my hair loves it!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Your hair may love this too! Especially, since you do not rinse it out.

[@heymssmithers]

Wow. Fresh scrunch it looks amazing. Does it matter which aloe gel you use? Why did you choose that one in particular?

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

This was the best I could find by me. Its about 99% aloe. So very little additional ingredients.

[@JW99736]

Hmmm! Maybe an extra pure aloe layer underneath regular gel is a good idea? I might try that!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I think it is! I would love to know how it works for you!

[@sunlovinglady8562]

Have you ever tried Orange Marmalade by Ecoslay? I grew out my natural hair which is now silver/gray and lost a lot of my curl, especially along my face and at my roots. I have been scrunching that product (which I think is made mostly of aloe) in my straighter areas and it can hold a curl like nothing else!

[@Sandied]

Aloe Vera makes my hair brittle and straw-like, 99 % aloe.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awe bummer! Does it do the same thing when it's in stylers?

[@Sandied]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney yes. My head knows immediately if a thing has it.

[@frizzypoofyscoobyfan104]

Definitely going to try it out. Especially if it might help with hair growth.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I would love to know how it goes for you! Hair growth sold me

[@frizzypoofyscoobyfan104]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I will let you know after I give it a few weeks.

[@cccsssish]

That's interesting. I actually use aloe gel to reshape my natural hair makeup brushes after washing them.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Oh interesting!

[@bobbisuescott6710]

I love it. I’m gonna try it. My hair is soo dry. I hate my hair in my face too😂

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Hopefully it helps! And seriously, it drive me crazy!

[@lorijean1487]

I am one of those wavy/curly girls who gets terrible flash drying with aloe containing products. I will give this a try.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yes! Let me know how it goes!

[@jamieshepherd9535]

L’BRI has pure n natural Aloe Barbadensis and I use it all the time! I use the shampoo and conditioner and deep hair mask too! My hair is strong, and down past my hips now! Soft and smooth too. I love your videos. If you would like to give L’BRI a try let me know I would love to send you some free samples to get your opinion.

[@jaydawright2173]

I love it!!! Going to try this

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Let me know how it goes!

[@maryc6091]

Here’s a question I bet you thought you’d never get asked. I have aloe gel that I drink (mixed with water). Could I use that on my hair? 🤔

[@alicedehepzibah]

You can try it and maybe with good results. Aloe itself is very high in h2o content already. If I had some of your stuff I'd wonder if it would make a good spray.

[@maryc6091]

@@alicedehepzibah Hi Jennifer. Do you mean a spray to use for next day refresh? If so, that’s something I definitely could try.

[@alicedehepzibah]

@@maryc6091 I think different ways of using it would be worthwhile. I didn't mean anything specific. But if something works that you like, please share!

[@brittneyruss3307]

I really like to use aloe to refresh my hair

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I like this! Do you add water? Or just straight aloe?

[@brittneyruss3307]

I will wet my hands to thin the aloe just the smallest amount just to help it apply more evenly!

[@musigalglo]

What did you have in your hair at the beginning of the video? It's absolutely gorgeous

[@nadjaclaaen9938]

Hello and thank you for the great, entertaining and informative videos. I ordered the aloe gel - but it contains alcohol??? Isn't that counterproductive? Many Greetings Nadja

[@lauralove00]

Do you wash the aloe vera out your hair in your hair wash routine or do you keep it in after your hair wash? and thank you to anyone who replies ☺☺

[@reviled1]

Tried this just last night. GREAT results! Who knew?!?

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Right?! So Simple!

[@Ohmuugursh]

Good grief your hair is gorgeous.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awe, thank you!

[@CJbrieflittlecandle]

I would try this but with something else on top like another gel or better yet, a mousse with some hold. That Not Your Mother’s one might make it fantastic.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ohhhh.... I bet it would! That may be a good combo. Hold with volume!

[@KE-hr4sb]

Is there an easy way to tell what is a protein and what is a moisturizing ingredient, a list somewhere? I used to use henna to dye my hair (mixed with other stuff including aloe), and I kept hearing how moisturizing both ingredients were and how people's hair just felt so great after using them but personally? My hair felt dry and coarse after using. Then I read henna was a protein treatment? (Question mark because I'm not an expert so not 100% sure if that was correct.) My hair (seems to) like moisture and very, very little protein, as far as I can tell. I eventually quit (for multiple reasons not just the way it felt dry after using) and started using oils on my hair instead, but I've heard some oils are proteins.

[@robertjasoncanha]

Have you ever tried ocra gel or flaxseed gel? Thank you Nd I really like your mannerisms while talking

[@sharonchancey8938]

Awesome experiment. You don’t like hair on face and I don’t like hair touching my neck or shoulders but my hair is long like yours. Love wearing my hair up but it makes my scalp hurt even if it’s up loosely 😉

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Interesting!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

But thats not fun not being able to put it up. Can you do a cloth hair band to lift it up more? Or a claw clip?

[@sharonchancey8938]

I wear it up using invisibobble in biggest size. For work I have to have up for 8 hrs and immediately put down when get off. I’ve used the claw clips and they’re worse even when worn lose. Only time it doesn’t hurt when up is when I sleep

[@jb405]

Verry beautifully curls

[@camillaevjen4391]

I use aloe and then leave in and then oil at the end. Works wonder🥰

[@pattydecosta6160]

Holy cow😧. The baby is already 6 months old?? WOW! That was fast

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Right?! It's crazy! 😭😭😭

[@cleocatra9324]

My husband has fine straight hair he likes aloe for styling because it doesn’t break him out.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

That is interesting!

[@adora721lux8]

KinRose Organic Aloe Vera Gel has xanthan gum. This might give you more hold.

[@alexataylor5221]

Great video,I've found new aloe, I'm trying works great so far..It's for skin but I'm using it for skin and hair.. It's from brand b.tan, called "say aloe tomorrow litte friend". It contains aloe, glycerin, tocopheryl acetate, panthenol, etc. I don't have problems with glycerin. I really like it to refresh and ends.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

That's a fun name for a product!

[@alexataylor5221]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney hilarious

[@laurenamestry]

You look like a mermaid 💗

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awwee thanks! This made my day!

[@tjs.8150]

I've read DIY flaxseed and oat gel recipes that add Aloe gel. Maybe that would have more hold?

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Possibly!

[@karenmiska3549]

I was wondering how aloe gel and DIY flaxseed gel mixed together would work!? I’m going to try aloe gel next washday. I might have to the mixture sometime too.

[@fifi13912]

Courtney, your hair looks so pretty, just like you. I am going to try the aloe vera experiment on my wavy/curly hair. What style do your ask your hairdresser for? Is it very long layers with a bit of shaping around the face? Which part of America do you live? My family and I live in the United Kingdom. X

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you! That is so sweet! I live in the South! And this is usually what I ask for: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZfWm6J4a89gZtk

[@JG-wh9ib]

I like it … it looks good

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you so much!

[@ginaprice2370]

Would aloe be safe for natural silver grey hair ❓

[@Ohmuugursh]

You said you left leave in conditioner in... is it the aloe plus conditioner that made the cast?

[@lauramacbride8181]

Would you layer this with another gel or a foam? Or are you saying that you would use this as a leave in?

[@kendall8]

Do you have any tips for volume? I have waist length fine curly hair and I have flat roots. Should I cut it? Use certain products or methods? Please help me I have been commenting this for a while and no one will respond. 😭

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I'm so sorry it got missed! But these two videos may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inaUaIKPe76hZ9k (Minute 2:57) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKWlZJ6godmUqMk

[@kendall8]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Thank you so much! 💖

[@Rosannasfriend]

Good to know!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Glad this helps! Let me know if you try it

[@jessicamcguiggan2325]

Can you use other types of aloe Vera? Doesn’t have to be that brand?

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Doesn't have to be this brand. I would get as close to pure aloe as possible, no other ingredients.

[@nikkiturner8431]

I think most people who say my hsir doesn't like aloe etc aren't using proper aloe products, they're using derivatives of Aloe, like I saw what was supposed to be "pure Aloe Vera gel" in my local hair shop and it was blue🥴! It also highly depends on what other ingredients are in the product that can make aloe behave differently. I've seen people just jump on the "my hair hates coconut or aloe, or other ingredients" bandwagon after reading one fb post of someone else saying their hair doesn't like it, so automatically they think oh my hair must hate it too, but they've never tried just aloe Vera, example- my hair flash dries when I put cake mousse on it which has aloe but if I use 99% aloe or products with diffrent ingredients alongside aloe my hair loves it. Definitely a trial and error thing before excluding amazing ingredients

[@GinaMarieCheeseman]

My hair also flash dries with Cake Mousse but not with any other product containing aloe.

[@nikkiturner8431]

@@GinaMarieCheeseman It's strange that isn't it! My hair doesn't respond like that with anything else. The minute I put it onto my nice smooth clumps they turn into dry rats tails instantly lol. I've tried to just push past it and work with it but results weren't it lol. I've got dry hair anyway, my hair doesn't get greasy the longer I go between shampoos, it gets dryer. I'm on day 8 just now and with the really dry hot highly unusual temperatures were having during this heatwave in Scotland just now the ends feel fried. Some tlc needed tomorrow lol.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ohh day 8! 🤯

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Totally agree with all of this! Especially, the part about the FB posts!

[@haileycooper6252]

Love it

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

🥰

[@debmurray2734]

I don't know why I laughed out loud at this video title. Maybe it's because I often use products on my hair that are marketed for the face - especially hydrating mists. I notice my hair loves aloe - so WHY NOT! Whatever works!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Right?! Why not give it a shot! (Unless you have a true allergy!)

[@kurisari1937]

Aloe Vera makes my hair stiff.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ahh bummer! Does it help to scrunch out the crunch like you would with a gel?

[@kurisari1937]

No 😭 It’s just stiff and hard and impossible to get my fingers through.

[@jenhooper3554]

💗

[@momtoSandO]

So what's with the SIEZING I get? I got it the first time with Curlsmith Souffle?!? Feels like I put rubbing alcohol on my hair!

[@sheri8048]

Just use PURE aloe..not a commercial product that contains aloe.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Agree!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Agree with Sheri but aloe, with the souffle, have you played with using it with other products or how much you are using.