A BEAUTY guru has revealed the DIY treatment that she uses to promote hair growth and keep her scalp healthy.
She showed the enviable thickness and length of her curly hair before applying the mask.
Hair masks can do a variety of things including reduce breakage, tame frizz, add moisture, and make locks softer.
Unlike instant conditioners, the ingredients in masks are typically more concentrated and can be left on locks for several hours.
Aloe vera is among the popular ingredients commonly used in home hair masks because it has anti-inflammatory properties that help to soothe the scalp.
It also contains beneficial nutrients such as vitamins C, E, and B12.
Natasha () has garnered over 50,000 followers on TikTok, where she shares beauty tutorials.
She has vowed to never pay someone else to do her hair, having taught herself how to do some of the most expensive styles and treatments.
She went viral on the app after revealing a DIY treatment that keeps her curly strands healthy.
Natasha sliced an aloe vera leaf and began to scoop the gel out from the inside to apply to her locks from roots to tips.
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She said the ingredient has been her “best friend” for promoting hair growth and conditioning her scalp.
She also saturated her hair in castor oil to infuse moisture before leaving the mask to sit.
After one hour, she shampooed and styled her voluminous brunette hair.
Natasha recommended using the two-ingredient mask every wash day for optimal results.
Almost 69,000 people liked the video and thousands of viewers took to the comment section amazed.
“You are beautiful and your hair is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing,” one person wrote.
“Wow, I have to try that I have the same hair… you are beautiful,” another said.
“This aloe is amazing! I agree,” a third added. “I tried it for the first time 4 days ago.
“My stringy, thin, tangled, damaged hair was transformed after 1 application.”
Castor oil is often touted as a treatment for hair loss and dry scalp because of its moisturizing properties.
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However, there is no clinical evidence to support claims that it increases the rate of hair growth, according to .
Studies are also ongoing into the popular claims that strengthens hair while improving scalp health.