I bought some aloe vera gel lately (Fruit of the Earth, from Wal-Moo) and I like it!   I mix it with a touch of oil for a hair gloss, I mix it into my conditioner and it seems to moisturize better, and I've even used it as a facial moisturizer with success (use a very small amount and rub well into damp skin.  I use lavender water to dampen)

I'm trying to avoid as many chemicals on my hair and skin that I can, and I was wondering--does anyone have other uses for aloe?

I've used aloe vera for sun burn treatment.  I've also used it to help control the flyaways in my braids, and buns.

Curlygirl22, my hair is almost bsl.  I have an old perm on the ends, so the ends are a bit wavy, and reddish-brown.   My natural hair is straight,  medium-dark brown with more silver than I'd like.   It's also thick and heavy.  Plain aloe seems to make my hair gummy, but with a little oil it works well--my hair loves oil.

SF - sounds like a great idea, I'll have to try it.

I used it to tame my braided hair - spreading a thin layer on my hands before braiding - it helped to keep the flyaways under control and keep my fine, slippery hair in the braid.