Aloe vera gel vs juice: Which is better for a healthy scalp?

Aloe vera juice is one of the most versatile ingredients extracted from the elixir of skincare, aloe vera. Its cooling and super-hydrating properties can be used in endless ways and also carry multiple benefits. But is aloe vera juice still a better option than aloe vera gel? Let’s see whether aloe vera juice wins the haircare battle against aloe vera gel and which is better for your hair.

A tub of pure aloe vera gel is a classic haircare staple, which is a perfect moisturiser for your scalp. From treating sunburn to soothing the scalp, it also treats other minor scalp ailments and increases hair growth by increasing the blood circulation in the veins. But can its liquid form match the expectations of your scalp?

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Step 1: Section your hair and spray some fresh aloe vera juice all over the scalp.

Step 2: Massage it for a few minutes and let it sit for a few hours. You can also keep it overnight and use it like a mask.

Step 3: Add some cold-pressed carrier oil, like coconut, olive, and others, in a bowl and then apply it as a hair mask for a dry and itchy scalp.

Step 4: Rinse it with shampoo and conditioner with lukewarm water.

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Step 1: Take a generous amount of aloe vera gel and apply it directly to the scalp.

Step 2: Coat it on your strands with the gel gently and leave it on for at least an hour.

Step 3: Gently wash with your favourite shampoo and then rinse it thoroughly.

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