Flaxseed Gel

The Hairoine · Admin Posts: 20 Join date: 2008-03-14

For all of y'all who want more defined curls or stronger hold for
twist, try this great recipe for natural flaxseed gel! It leaves your
hair feeling moisterized (without the greasy feeling), acts as a gel
but doesn't flake!

Here's what you need:

1/2 cup flax seeds
2 cups water
Pure Aloe Vera Gel (optional)
Few drops of essential oil for scent (optional)

Instructions:

Bring
water and flaxseed to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring
constantly, until a gel-like lotion is formed. (if you don't stir,
seeds will get stuck to the pot and broth will boil over).

Strain
through a fine strainer or cheesecloth into a container. If desired,
you can add some pure aloe vera gel for its moisturizing properties and
a few drops of your favorite essential oil for scent.

Apply to hair section by section for twisting or defining curls.

Can be stored and refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Enjoy!

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Love, Peace and Hairgrease!

kdw4jc · Posts: 6 Join date: 2008-03-29

Thanks for this recipe & your video on youtube. I have a couple of questions

:

(1) How much flaxseed gel do you end up with after all of the simmering? Since it's shelf-life is only one week, I want to make just enough.

(2) Is there an advantage to doing it this way (other than financial) vs. buying flaxseed oil & mixing it with the aloe vera gel & essential oil?
This is a great idea ... especially for those that regularly buy flaxseeds. Until now, I have only taken flaxseed oil in an omega 3 & 6 gelcap as a supplement. I just bought some ground flaxseed to use in cereal, baking, etc. ... so, I am truly a newbie with actually putting flaxseed to use.

(3) Do you use flaxseed in other ways? If so, please share ... do tell. Idea

naturalqueen · Posts: 1 Join date: 2008-04-16

I'd like to know also. Flaxseed Gel, sounds often.