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curiousDunbird9
I shall happily join the group of those singing praises to flaxseed hair gel.
Over the past year I decided to go natural in my hair care and have tried a lot of new things: washing with chickpea flour, washing with rice flour, washing with baking soda, washing with soap nut powder (shikakai), rinsing with vinegar, rinsing with apple cider, rinsing with honey, applying DIY hair masks (dear banana and yogurt, you’ll never touch my hair again) – you name it, I bet I’ve tried it. Sadly, it was mostly with disastrous results.
Of the whole list above the only thing I would unequivocally recommend is honey – great as a hair mask with some oil, great as a rinse when diluted with water or a herbal infusion.
My hair vehemently rejected all the shampoo and conditioner substitutes by going dry, frizzy, and brittle. There were days when it managed to look lanky, dirty, and super dry all at once. There were days when I could not wait to get home and wash my hair despite the fact that it was washed that same morning – it just didn’t feel or smell clean. There were days when I seriously considered shaving the whole bloody mess off and replacing my hair brush with a polishing cloth…Oh, the frustration with the supposedly-good-for-you-all-natural-hair-care-stuff that seems to work on every type of hair in the world, apart from mine!!!
Let me stop briefly on the subject of banana and yogurt in hair care. Unfortunately, I can’t speak to the benefits of these products, as I never really got that far with them. Upon preparing and applying my first and last banana/yogurt hair mask, try as I might – the mix wouldn’t fully come out of my hair. Half a bottle of commercial shampoo later (forget about natural, just get that revolting stuff out already!), some bits still stubbornly stayed in my hair – and started to STINK. To this day I shudder at the memory of that sour dairy with rotten banana undertones emanating from my head.
The only natural shampoo that works for me is unwrapped shampoo bars. I am not so crazy about the conditioner bars, so I mostly stick to my honey rinses for now.
The purpose of this lengthy saga is to save other users some trouble and frustration in their quest for natural hair care. I figure, if you are reading this thread of reviews, you are likely interested in the topic 🙂
Enter fenugreek seeds: powder 1 tbsp of seeds in a spice grinder, boil 1/2 cup water, stir the powder in and let simmer until it thickens. Done. Cool down, apply to your hair as a pre-wash mask for 30 min. Wash off with a mild shampoo, enjoy thoroughly moisturized hair! I use a generous amount on my hair, but usually have leftovers which I keep in the fridge and use as necessary. In 4 applications it restored my hair to near perfect condition. It works great as a facial mask, too – just FYI.
And now for the flaxseed hair gel: after you have washed and conditioned your hair, apply flaxseed gel to your towel-dried hair. Be generous, your hair will drink it up! It nourishes and protects the hair, keeping it shiny, moisturized and frizz–free. I also apply the gel to my dry hair twice a day: first in the morning, and then again in the evening. It is readily absorbed by the hair and doesn’t leave any sticky residue or “glued” hair effect. My hair absolutely loves it, and I swear it hasn’t loved anything this much in the course of my entire life.
I also use flaxseed gel as a soothing facial while I am having a bath. It does dry very fast when applied outside the bathroom and tightens the skin, but I don’t like the feel and the result, so wouldn’t recommend it. Can also be used as a base ingredient for other DIY facials.
Good luck with your natural hair and skin care!
pitifulWidgeon2
This is so cheap and easy to make and it’s the best gel I’ve ever used. My 2-3a hi po hair is so frizz prone, but easily weighed down by heavy products. With the flax seed gel, I don’t weigh it down no matter how much I use, so my hair is actually curlier than usual. It gives me defined, soft, TOUCHABLE curls they don’t frizz or go crunchy and brittle. It’s also CHEAP, and you can really lux this out with added jojoba and essential oils.
Love it and won’t be buying the commercial stuff anymore. I like natural, and when it’s an awesome product, it’s a huge win.
pluckyWildfowl6
Just hands down the best thing I have ever put in my hair. For real.
I make a very thick version on the stovetop, just the seeds and water. I don’t use anything added to it or layered under it, just a couple of large blobs worked through my wet curls. My hair air-dries shiny, spirally, and defined.
Also, unlike pretty much every other hair product, flaxseed gel doesn’t break me out. Wish I’d started using it years ago!
chicHawk3
Where have you been all my life? Absolutely delighted with this .. it’s a wonderful liquid styling gel for my curly frizzy hair. Makes hair soft and silky too. So happy to have found the recipe and it’s so cheap to make as well.
boastfulDingo9
I have fine medium length 3A curls. I went CG about 6 months ago and I am so glad I have found this recipe. It is the best for my hair.
Now, I wash daily because my curls are fragile. After sleeping on them, the are a lost cause. Anyway, I had read on other sites how great flax seed gel is so when I found a simple recipe, I thought I would give it a try.
I use this after using my co-wash in the shower and I use about 3 quarter sized handfuls and squish into my hair. Now, this does have a weird snotty, egg white consistency but it’s worth it, It doesn’t flake, it gives me great clumping and shine better than any other gel I have tried. I love how much moisture it gives my hair and it washes out easily. I have also noticed increased volume and my hair is shedding less.
To make it, there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube but I take a quarter cup of brown whole flax seed and boil it with 2 cups of water for 7 minutes and use a fine kitchen strainer to strain out the seeds. I use a cleaned out 8oz Philosophy bottle with a flip top which hold a whole batch and works fine. Store in the fridge. Love that I can make it when I need it,
wingedCake5
Edit- adding a couple of drops of honey and (simmered till thick) coconut milk (about 1/4 can for 2 T flaxseeds’ gel) makes the curls last. Aloe vera mixed in also helps. —
he majority of reviews have described in great detail how to make this–i want to add my experience with the resulting ‘product.’ smooth, bouncy curls (pincurl set), yes, but i have had better results by using a very $$$ product. This doesn’t allow the set to last well, beyond 1 day, and it frizzes–compared to the other product that is hG but too pricey. It is a liquid-gel consistency–not stringy, but like JellO that has not set. It doesn’t leave disgusting residue, crunch, or white flakes. Good for every day use. Will experiment with other ingredients to see if I can concoct a recipe that would allow for good hair beyond 1 measly day…
exactingApples1
At first, I found this incredibly difficult to make. If you wait for the boiling liquid to evaporate, you will have a thick lump of slime from which it is impossible to strain out the seeds. You need to strain this when it is still fairly liquid or add liquid if you’ve missed the boat.
I also boiled methi (fenugreek) seeds with the (organic) flax seeds as in India they are popularly known to be great for the hair and scalp. However, the usual way is to mash them into a paste and use them. I cannot say that the fenugreek seeds have helped as I have only tried making the gel with them but I will make the next batch WITHOUT them and update.
Not only does the texture make this gel difficult to make, it also makes it difficult to apply. It comes in huge slimy globs that are difficult to separate and tend to slip out of your hands. If you don’t spread it properly, it can look like a giant blob of snot (sorry!). However, once you have it well-distributed in your hair, I find the best thing to do is to braid. The gel does not have great hold, but it will keep your braided hair in place and keep frizz and flyaways at bay. Later on in the day, if you want to unbraid your hair, you will find quite nice and smooth waves. However, I did not find that the gel had any permanent conditioning effect. Like all gels, it seems to make my hair dry overnight. However, I am happy that I am at least not chemically damaging my hair. I already have super dry, frizzy coloured hair. I am going to experiment with adding oil or aloe gel and see if it works out any different.
The gel itself lasts quite a long time. I have been using it for 3 weeks now and it is fine as long as I refrigerate. It also does not have any smell.
shyPear2
Okay, so I have experimented with the ‘recipe’ out there, which is basically boil 1 tbsp. of flax seeds in 1 cup of water for about 10-15 min. Then spend like an hour straining the seeds out !!! Ain’t nobody got time for that! What I’ve found is you don’t need to boil it until it becomes all goopy to work, and if you want you don’t even have to boil the seeds – just soaking it overnight works too.
My way: Boil 1 tbsp. of flax seeds in 1 cup of water just until the water starts changing colour – about 4-5 minutes. At this point it’s a bit thicker than water but still very runny. Then while it’s still hot pour it through a tea strainer to get the seeds out. Pop the ‘gel’ into the fridge/freezer and it will firm up and become slightly goopy. Done!
A thinner ‘gel’ works for me but if you want thicker gel for hold obviously you can boil it for longer, but then you will spend more time getting the seeds out. I gently put about a tbsp. of this gel in my hair while it’s wet, and when my hair dries I have lovely shiny frizz-free not-at-all-crunchy curls (I have curly 3A ringlet-y hair). Dirt-cheap, only two ingredients, and easy to make (my way) – what more could you want?
Bonus: Use the gel as a face mask, and it seriously leaves your skin feeling like silk. It’s supposed to be good for you if you add it to food too.
ETA:
– I forgot to mention, as there are no preservatives the gel does go bad – in about a week if left outside, 2 weeks in the fridge. When it gets a vinegary smell I throw it out. I did once use some slightly vinegary smelling gel and it worked fine lol but just to be on the safe side I wouldn’t recommend doing that…
– Oh, and while I’m glad someone took the time to take pictures, those pictures look suuper gross. FYI what you will end up with is something that looks and feels like egg white. In fact, vegetarians use flax seed gel as a substitute for egg.
obsessedUnicorn4
I have made this a few times every couple of months to use as a styling gel. It gives amazing shine and curl definition for me as it is completely organic. I only make small batches and keep in the fridge for a day or two since I don’t add any preservatives in mine and don’t want to risk spoilage. I usually experiment with consistency and prefer it to be slightly liquidy. It has decent hold, but can be layered with another gel. If you want a tiny bit more moisture, you can try adding 100% agave nectar or real honey (avoid the one in the plastic bear bottle). You can also experiment with different hair oils to add. I like to switch between jojoba oil or grapeseed oil as they are both light enough to use on my hair without effecting clumping. It is a process to make I admit and comes with a bit of trial and error. I do suggest that you don’t overcook them (10-15 minutes on medium heat, constantly stirring until you get the consistency you want) as they will be a pain to strain out. You can try using a pair of panty hose if this does happens but it will be very messy. Also wait for it to cool down before storing or using. I use a regular Tupperware container to store mine in the fridge.
excitedCheese0
What you need:
1) A pot/wok that you don’t mind scraping.
2) A few hours which you don’t mind spending on the…
3) …Few ounces of flax seed and water you’ve faithfully stirred/whisked in the hopes of…
4) …Majority Holy Grail hair days.
I purposefully did not provide measurements (yet) for flax vs. water, as your hair made need more or less tacky slime than mine does. Hint–don’t use cookware you love when you’re making this gel. It may be ok. It may be trashed.
“So if this fails, I can reconstitute the glop as an Omega-3 smoothie add-in?”
No review should ever begin that way, but considering that this experiment began when I was seeking a side dish for halibut? It is what it is.
And what I have is about 16 fluid ounces of the goo left over from boiling 1/4 cup of flax seeds in five cups of water for two hours. This was not an Uncle Ben’s pour and dash–this was an arborio nurse and observe. If I count the extra 10 ounces which is still reducing on the stove? I’ve either lucked upon one great hair product or a wasted evening.
As this became a two-hour mix/strain/mix/stir/boil/wonder why I’m going to put this into my hair/rinse/repeat saga. I really didn’t think this few flax seed could produce this much…of whatever is inside of them that’s…gooey. I’m on my fourth reduction, and this seems to be the last run for the seeds as the liquid in the wok is a lot thinner than previous batches. But it’s still thicker than most hair glazes I’ve used. Which is why I’ve been wanting to make this.
My hair is big. I have a lot of thin yet hyper-curly strands, and they tend to love slimey products. Not mousse, not butter, not oil, not spray. Slime. Something that just runs through them like a slippery…sorry, slime. It’s not the best image, but rubber cement? It’s ironic that some of my all time Holy Grail hair products mentioned that tacky substance in their descriptions. Of course, the names were tacky, but they were a slippery success in my hair.
So back to the asphalt I’m willingly cooking in my kitchen? It has to be babysat like new sidewalk in a downtown area–somehow, something’s going to go wrong, so you have to make sure you’re stirring, scraping, moving it. Because when it dries, it’s there for a bit of time. Which made me wonder if it’s the best substance to be in my hair. I did a test application with a glob that fell off of my whisk. Yes, it dried to a very stiff finish, but the crunchiness was easily smoothed away with a light raking…and the resulting hair was so defined and shiny that I wasn’t upset for spending a worknight on a beauty project.
But a tuft versus the entire head is a different story. I’m not brave enough to use this as my sole product on a Thursday, but I am looking forward to Saturday brunch.
Recanting the review of the fourth reduction–it’s still going strong, not as stringy but still binding.