How to make aloe vera oil for faster hair growth and to stop hair loss

Here’s a detailed homemade recipe you can try for scalp care.

Ingredients

• 1 large fresh aloe vera leaf
• 1 cup (250 ml) cold-pressed coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons castor oil (optional, for a thicker oil)
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional, helps preserve the oil)

Optional herbs:

• 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek seeds
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaves or a few fresh sprigs
• 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers

Step 1: Prepare the aloe vera

1. Wash the aloe vera leaf.
2. Cut off the thorny edges.
3. Peel away the green skin.
4. Scoop out the clear gel.
5. Blend the gel until smooth.

Step 2: Mix with the oil

1. Pour 1 cup coconut oil into a thick-bottomed pan.
2. Add the blended aloe vera gel.
3. If using herbs, add them now.

Step 3: Heat gently

1. Cook on the lowest heat.
2. Stir every few minutes.
3. Simmer for 30–45 minutes.
4. Continue until:
   • The bubbling mostly stops.
   • The water from the aloe has evaporated.
   • The mixture becomes clear and fragrant.
   • The aloe residue turns light brown (not black).

Do not overheat, as burnt oil loses quality.

Step 4: Strain

1. Let the oil cool slightly.
2. Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
3. Squeeze out as much oil as possible.

Step 5: Store

• Add vitamin E oil if using.
• Pour into a clean, dry glass bottle.
• Store in a cool, dark place.
• If all moisture has been removed, it can last 2–3 months. If you suspect any water remains, refrigerate it and use it sooner.

How to use

1. Warm 1–2 tablespoons of the oil slightly.
2. Massage into your scalp for 5–10 minutes.
3. Apply through the hair lengths if desired.
4. Leave it on for 1–2 hours, or overnight if comfortable.
5. Wash with a mild shampoo.
6. Use 2–3 times per week.

For better support of healthy hair

You can combine aloe vera with ingredients that have somewhat stronger evidence for supporting scalp health:

• Coconut oil: helps reduce protein loss from hair.
• Rosemary: some studies suggest rosemary oil may help with certain types of hair loss when properly diluted.
• Fenugreek: traditionally used for hair care, though evidence is limited.
• Hibiscus: commonly used to condition hair; evidence for growth is limited.

Safety tips

• Do a patch test on your skin 24 hours before using the oil.
• Avoid applying to broken or infected skin.
• Stop using it if you develop redness, itching, or irritation.
• If your hair loss is sudden, severe, accompanied by scalp pain or scaling, or lasts for several months, it’s a good idea to consult a healthcare professional to identify the underlying cause.

For people with hereditary pattern hair loss, treatments such as topical minoxidil have substantially stronger evidence for promoting hair regrowth than homemade oils. Homemade aloe vera oil can still be a useful part of a hair care routine by helping keep the scalp moisturized and comfortable.