I have to giggle about the use of Flaxseed. My mother made this to make Ringlets in my hair. They came out perfect. That was in When I started school. So interesting! Great recipe! Any thoughts or has anyone tried this with whole herbs Thanks for sharing Tracy! If you end up making your gel too thick, you can probably later dilute it with water, too. You could also, maybe, dilute with something like rosemary hydrosol, if you want the beneficial properties of herbs.
Thanks so much for sharing! Do you know how long this last for? Also can you add a preservatives in it to make it last longer?
I have used a preservative with it before, and it seemed to be OK. Anything that is on the organic side food-like tends to be harder to preserve. With that in mind, the times I have used a preservative in a flaxseed gel, I try to use it up within a few weeks rather than months. Is flaxseed gel more efficient than just flaxseed powder paste? Does the gel have more nutrients than the flaxseed itself?
Your email address will not be published. Learn more here. Jump to Tutorial Print Tutorial. Pin this post for later! This easy homemade hair gel can be made with or without aloe vera, and is the perfect natural hair gel for when you are on the go.
It can be preserved with natural preservatives for up to 3 months. Looking to make more? Subscribe to my newsletter for the latest projects and recipes! It's perfect for defining curls and waves, but also helps style hair when straightening.
Prep time: 5 minutes. Active time: 5 minutes. Total time: 10 minutes. Instructions Add the water to a small saucepan and boil it. Once boiling, add the flaxseeds to the boiling water and lower the heat. Keep heating over medium heat until the water starts thickening up and getting frothy. When the water has thickened slightly, strain out the seeds using a metal sieve or other strainer. Work quickly as the gel will thicken as it cools, making it hard to strain.
Optionally, add essential oils to your DIY flaxseed hair gel for fragrance. Store in the fridge for maximum storage time. Throw away and make a new batch when the gel starts to get cloudy, or after 10 days, whichever comes first. Flaxseed hair gel can be applied to wet or dry hair. Some people also like to apply it to skin for its nourishing qualities. Notes Either golden or brown flaxseeds will work, but the darker flaxseeds seem to give off more gel than the golden flaxseeds, so you may have to play with the ratio of water and flaxseeds to get the consistency of gel that you prefer.
Tried making this? Tag me today! Does any of this sound like something you need? How does your hair feel when you use some store bought gels? Who wants the embarrassing flakes, obvious crunchiness, or that unhealthy dry look? Store-bought gel usually includes alcohol unless you're using curly girl approved gel.
All alcohol does is dry out your hair. Sure, it may hold your style, but is holding dry hair the style you want? What happens when you scrunch your hair after using the regular gel? It gets flaky, right? Flaxseed gel is also super cheap and a great low waste option. Making flaxseed gel costs only as much as the ingredients you put in, which can be as simple as flax seeds and water.
Flaxseed gel is amazing at creating nice curl clumps to reduce frizz. Clumping is an area many struggle with, especially when first embracing your curls. Flaxseed gel helps clumps come together easier than with other styling products, and this greatly reduces frizz. My favorite benefit of DIY flaxseed gel over others is that it's water soluble , meaning it won't build up on my fine hair. I like to use all water soluble products for healthier hair and this is the cheapest water soluble gel you'll find!
Your hair may feel a little slippery, which is why I recommend that you apply to conditioned and detangled hair while still wet. You want your hands to easily slide through your curls, covering every curl with the flaxseed gel goodness. I find flaxseed gel leaves my hair softer and more defined than any other styling product. It does give me a cast that very easily comes out. My curls seem to clump a little better and have a lot of shine and bounce.
I do notice less volume, but I think it's because flaxseed gel is more moisturizing than other gels and creates so much definition. This is my easy recipe for a hard hold version. Basic flaxseed gel is just water and flax seeds, but I added a few other ingredients based on their benefits and my hair. This recipe works best on my hair compared to other recipes I have tried. I also added a preservative because I know I won't use it within 2 weeks and am not a fan of mold and bacteria in my products.
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Facebook. Yes, the gel should stay in your hair until your next shampoo. Flaxseed is packed with vitamin E, Omega-3s, and fiber, all of which your hair needs for strength, elasticity, and shine.
The right flaxseed gel recipe should last for a week or two in the fridge, but if you add a preservative, it will last several months. You can use it as often as you want, BUT make sure you wash your hair first.
I find that you can apply some to refresh your hair the next day only if you wet your hair first. Yes, it is! Since flaxseed gel is water soluble, as long as you don't add any silicones to it then it's curly girl method approved. Create the beautiful curls you desire with ingredients you may even have at home.
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I have looked at lots of flax gel recipes, and you are the first that I have seen that adds epson salt! I have been adding it for years because it really helps my relaxed waves to pull up a little.
Also, the collagen. I add that also, but my hair could not handle a tablespoon. It would make my hair too stiff. I use even less flax seed than you do due to the fineness of my hair. You made a great recipe. I hope that you do a demo on it. Thanks much! Thanks Anna. I actually have not found any recipes that only use 1 cup of water so I thought I had used a lot lol. I plan to film my application so hopefully I can share it soon. Hi Anna I have Never worked on this project.
As i have gotten older it has thinned out but I have wavy not curly hair and it has gotten frizzer and the greys around my crown make it corser. I read that you put less flaxseed. How much do you put? Im just wondering if this will not weigh my hair down. It should say that i have Never tried this before LOL. Also my hair is really dry so Im guessing no epsom salt. It made my hair a bit curlier. My hair was very tangled even after conditioning. I had never experienced this after going curly girl method.
My hair almost seemed like it had chemical damage. So after some research I learned how epsom salt can cause the cuticle to raise up and seem damaged. Very long story short, I now make my flaxseed gel without epsom salt. Just an fyi! I think eventually I may make some flaxseed gel with epsom salt for special occasions, but not for every wash day. The topical application of flaxseed gel for hair improves hair quality, which in turn boosts hair growth.
Flaxseed gel for the face works as an anti-ageing gel and removes dead cells. Research shows that omega-three fatty acids present in this skin gel prevent it from drying and loosening. They help the epidermis or the internal skin layer retain water, making the skin look plumper. The gel also prevents wrinkles and fine lines on the face. Sensitive skin is more prone to inflammation and reactions. A study shows that daily use of flaxseed reduces this sensitivity. The poly-unsaturated fatty acid in the gel improves skin barrier function and increases the hydration of the skin.
This also prevents skin damage from the sun's harmful UV rays. Flaxseed gel balances out the estrogen in the body, reducing the breakout of acne. Another cause of acne is the secretion of excess oils on the face.
Studies suggest that the alpha-linolenic acid in the gel also manages oily skin and sebum production, which prevent acne. Apply it on the wet hair or skin as a moisturizer or mask and leave it for minutes. And then rinse it off properly with cold water. One can use this regularly! Also read: Multani mitti for oily face and skin. Flaxseed gel is efficient for maintaining skin and hair health. Using this gel with other healthy practices like a nutritious diet, regular exercising etc. The gel is generally considered safe to use.
If there are any allergic reactions, consult your doctor. Manjula1, J.
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