Get ready to increase your fab factor…
With just one ingredient you can create a 100% organic and natural hair styling gel. And it will give you everything you desire – hold, texture, control, body, style, shine, and wet look.
That one ingredient is flax seed, one of my favorite, which you must have known by now, as I keep singing praises for this tiny but mighty seed. Flax seed is packed with hair nourishing nutrients such as omega 3, vitamin B1, copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, selenium, and various amino acids. It is also rich in mucilage, which provides slip to help detangle and moisturize hair.
Ready to make…
You Will Need:
1/4 cup flax seeds (also called linseed, alsi, or jawas)
2 cups filtered or distilled water
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel (optional)
Yield: 5- 10 applications, depending on your hair length
How To Make:
If you want to further increase the beneficial effect of this gel you can add aloe vera gel – to enhance curls, vegetable glycerine – for extra moisturisation, and essential oils – for fragrance and their therapeutic properties.
To Use:
Take a small amount and rub it with your fingers or between your palms, and apply it to damp or dry hair. Use a small amount to add shine and volume, or more for a firmer hold.
You can do whatever you want. This gel is great for defining curls, tame fly-aways, to create a sleek look or spiky textured look.
What I love most about this gel is that it doesn’t flake. The first time I used this gel I couldn’t stop touching my hair. It was super soft, smooth, and silky.
How To Store:
Without any preservatives this gel will keep good in the refrigerator for about a week. If you have extra left over or would like to make a larger batch, you can safely freeze it in ice cube trays.
Suit Your Need: This recipe is very flexible and you can easily tweak to suit your needs. Just add more water to make a thinner lotion or more seeds, to create a thicker gel.
Note: Clean your pot and strainer immediately, as it can get difficult to clean later.
Have you tried flax seed gel? How was your experience with it?