DIY Flaxseed Gel for Hair Growth
DIY flaxseed for hair growth is a great addition to any natural hair care routine.
Flaxseed gel not only helps maintain length, but is a great organic styling gel – it adds definition to coils and curls. .
Preparation time
45 minutes
Benefits of Flaxseed Gel
Flax seeds are loaded with Omega 3, which is an essential hair nutrient, as well as help to define curls.
It also improves hair appearance and shine, reducing the appearance of frizzy hair.
What you need
To prepare your flaxseed gel at home, you will need:-
- X1 cup of flaxseeds
- X4 cups of water
- Metal strainer /Pantyhose / Cheesecloth
Instructions
- Pour the water into a pot, add the flax seeds, and then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiled, let it simmer for 15 – 20 minutes, stirring constantly. Flax seeds tend to stick to the bottom of the pot, so it is important to stir the mixture frequently, under a low/ medium heat setting.
- After the recommended time, set the mixture aside to cool and let it sit for 2 hours. It does not need to have a gel consistency at this point, but it will get thicker as it sits. NaHaZo tip: You do not need to wait for the mixture to cool and you can strain it when hot, using a metal strainer. This is an easier hack to separate the gel from the seeds.
- Alternatively, once cooled, pour the mixture into the pantyhose and squeeze it out, separating the gel from the flax seed. Repeat this process to ensure that all the gel is extracted from the mixture. NaHaZo tip: Strain the mixture over a pot, to ensure minimal mess due to the pot being wider. Once complete, you can then transfer the gel to a jar.
Storage
Store it in the fridge and do not use it past 5 – 7 days, depending on your fridge setting.
Make sure you keep an eye on the mixture and discard it if you notice discoloration or if the smell changes.
Bonus NaHaZo Tip
🌺You can add a carrier oil of your choice to the gel, as well as a few drops of essential oil like Rosemary oil or even Peppermint oil.
Keen to make your own DIY oil? Try your hand on How to make Coffee Oil for hair.
🌺Also, since it is a gel, your hair may get hard once dry and a simple hack is to put some oil on your hands and smooth over your hair to scrunch out the hardness.
🌺To refresh your hairstyle, you can spray it the next day with aloe vera and water spray and your coils and curls will be good to go.
🌺If you have extra gel, you can place these in ice trays and freeze. You can then defrost a cube as per your styling needs.
Recommended Usage
Flax seed gel is very versatile and you can use it for styling, as a detangler, and also in your deep conditioning treatment.
When using your DIY Flaxseed to promote hair growth, make sure that you apply it on damp, not wet hair, for maximum results.
*Allergens
Be on the lookout for any allergic reactions and make sure that you stop if you notice any difference.
An alternative DIY gel to use should your experience irritation, is chia seed gel, okra gel and aloe vera gel.
What has been your experience using flax seed gel? Is it one of your hair care staples? Give us a shout-out in the comments and let us know how your hair has reacted to flaxseed gel.
