Flaxseed Gel: Miracle in a...Bottle?

I don't know where to start. This stuff is amazing and I love it cause its overly cheap. So what I'm talking about is flaxseed gel. You can make it at home in under 10 minutes. Plus there are many benefits to it. They contain Omega-3 fatty acids which are not only good for your health but your hair. Flaxseed gel will leave your hair shiny, moisturized, and pretty defined for those curly girls out there. Plus it provides a light hold. It also mixes well with other products so you won't have to worry about little chunks of product staying in your hair or your hair looking white. I used organic golden whole flax seeds, I recommend whole rather than milled because its easier to strain.

What You'll Need:

1. 1/8 cup -1/4 cup flax seeds (this all depends on how thick you want your gel, I make mine thin to make it easy to strain )
2. 1 1/2 cup water
3. Saucepan
4. Strainer
5. Bowl
6. Funnel
7. Container to store it in the fridge (I used an old SheaMoisture bottle to make it easier to pour when I use it)

Step 1: Boil the flax seeds and water over medium to low heat. Stir it occasionally to keep the seeds from sticking to the saucepan.

Step 2: Once it reaches a gel-like consistency boil it more to thicken or take it off the heat and strain it into a bowl.

Step 3: Funnel the gel into your container and let it cool. It should thicken up a bit as it cools.

Step 4: Use it!

 

Your gel should be okay if refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. You can add in a preservative such as vitamin e to help it last a bit longer (maybe another two weeks?) You can also add in other ingredients for added benefits such as oils, aloe vera juice, or rose water but these are optional.