Aloe: Friend or Foe?

Aloe: Friend or Foe?. Here’s a field-tested path you can run for two or three wash days, then decide.

The core idea: fewer, better steps. Cleanse the scalp well, condition until slip, style on soaking-wet hair, then hands-off until dry.

Steps

1. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
2. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry
3. Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch

Toolkit

• Microfiber towel or T-shirt
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
• Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)

“Balance humectants with film-formers when dew points rise.”

Example

For high humidity: leave-in + hard-hold gel, then hover-diffuse to 60% and finish with cup-and-hold. Don’t break the cast early.

Execution angle: one tweak at a time for 2–3 wash days; track results briefly so patterns become obvious.

Common Mistakes

• Applying stylers on nearly-dry hair
• Over-cleansing or never clarifying
• Skipping sleep protection

FAQ

How long to deep condition? 10–20 minutes under a cap is usually enough.

Best diffusing approach? Hover to 60%, then cup-and-hold; break cast only when fully dry.

Technique + timing beat brand lists. Focus there, then pick products that support the method.

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