aloe vera gel and coconut oil! WOW

**Sarah4983** · September 15th, 2009, 05:09 PM

Anyone else have luck with coconut oil and aloe vera gel as a leave-in conditioner?? I was kind of hesitant to use aloe as a leave in thinking it may make my hair crunchy....

BEST my hair has looked (since it's been "longer") after putting this combination in my damp hair. I put the coconut oil in first and then about a quarter size dollop of aloe.

I have the shine I used to get from 'cones but my hair is still full and not flat like it would get after using 'cones.

Anyone else like this combination as a leave-in or something similar?

**teela1978** · September 15th, 2009, 05:15 PM

I haven't used it lately... not sure where my aloe disappeared to after my last move... but I used to like it a lot.

**Cherry_Sprinkle** · September 15th, 2009, 05:19 PM

I usually use Aloe + Oil as my leave in

I usually use EVOO though since I need a good heavy oil.

**tooqute2nv** · September 15th, 2009, 05:21 PM

I've been having troubles on finding a good aloe vera gel, which one are you peeps using? I'd love to give this a try!!

**teela1978** · September 15th, 2009, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by tooqute2nv

I've been having troubles on finding a good aloe vera gel, which one are you peeps using? I'd love to give this a try!!

I've used a few brands, but the easiest to get/cheapest in my experience is fruit of the earth. Walmart, target, and my local grocery store carry it. Its not 100% aloe, but its alcohol free, and functions well enough.

**Flynn** · September 15th, 2009, 05:45 PM

AVG+Walnut oil works magic for me, too ^__^

Not as much of a coconut fan as many people, to be honest.

**Sarah4983** · September 15th, 2009, 05:53 PM

I used the fruit of the earth aloe also.

Seriously, this is the best my hair has looked/felt in a long while. After many experiments, this is definitely the best result.

(Now if only I could find something for cowlicks!!! hahaha)

**freecelt** · September 15th, 2009, 07:26 PM

I've used each independently and can't wait to try them together!

**misstwist** · September 15th, 2009, 08:22 PM

I generally mix the aloe and coconut oil in my hand before applying.

Glad you are happy with the mix.

**ravenreed** · September 15th, 2009, 10:52 PM

I do much the same, except I wet my hands first, then add a squirt of oil and a dollop of the the aloe gel and mix it all around. My ends love it. I usually do it on wet hair because that seems to be when my hair absorbs it best.

Originally Posted by misstwist

I generally mix the aloe and coconut oil in my hand before applying.

Glad you are happy with the mix.