Saturday, September 11, 2010

Flaxseed Gel ( Curl Definition)

There are so many product out there that say they define your curls and fight frizz.  But if you have tried or researched these products they can be expensive ( around $50 a jar)


Flax seed Gel provides the same if not better results as those expensive natural products without may harsh chemicals.

Tools:
  • Bowl
  • Pot
  • Strainer
  • Measuring Cup
  • Container
Ingredients:
  • 1 cups distilled water
  • 1/4 cup Flax seeds
  • Aloe Vera Gel
  • Essential Oil
  • Vegetable Glycerin (optional)
  • Jojoba Oil
  • Tea Tree Oil

Instruction:
  1. Take a pot and fill with two cups of water
  2. Add 1/4 cup of Flax seeds.  Bring to a boil and let it cook for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Stir mixture while cooking; Mixture will form a frothy foam on the top when done.
    1. Do NOT let mixture over cook, The mixture will gel and will be virtuously impossible to strain.
  4. Pour mixture into strainer over a bowl.  Mixture should still be liquid and easy to pour.
  5. After straining add ingredients
    1. 1 tablespoon of Aloe Vera Gel (provides hold, while adding moisture_
    2. 1 tablespoon of V. Glycerin ( Humectant)
    3. 1 tablespoon Jojoba Oil ( add moisture, prevents crunchy and dry curls) if using EO mix with carrier before adding
    4. Add few drops of  Tea Tree Oil (preservative)
  6. Stir in ingredients into mixture
  7. Let Cool for 5 minutes or until mixture gels
  8. Pour mixture into container.  Voila!!
KEEP REFRIGERATED (unfortunaley, this great natural gel only lasts 3 days to a week, maybe refrigerated)!


Don't let the consistency scare you!!

After co-washing hair and leave in conditioner, Shingle hair in sections or use in two strand twists.

Results:


6 comments:

  1. I love it too!!

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  2. What kind of strainer

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  3. you can use cheese cloth or any regular strainer. Note: don't let it "gel" before you strain, otherwise it will be a mess...

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  4. Get yourself a big metal tea strainer (round metal ball)...that helps keep seeds together...no need to manually strain and throw it in the fridge when done for next use.

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  5. Well I hope this would work. I am using papaya seed gel already and this is making my hair healthy, shiny and strong.
    Human Hair Extensions

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