How to Make Scented Hair Gel

Lately, people all over the country are discovering the amazing health benefits of flaxseed. Experts in the health industry are praising the benefits of flaxseed including the ability to heal and regulate the digestive system, reduce the severity of inflammatory diseases, and even slow the aging process. Since flaxseed has a hard shell that our bodies are unable to dissolve during digestion, ground flaxseed (flax seed meal) or the cold-pressed oil are consumed to obtain these and other health benefits. Additionally, did you know that flaxseed could also be used to make an all-natural hair gel? When flaxseed is boiled, a substance is extracted that is easily utilized in creating a helpful product that can be used to groom your hair. This article will show you how to formulate a scented hair gel from flaxseed that will yield about 40 applications (depending on the amount used). Each batch should take less than one hour to complete.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup of distilled water
• 3 rounded tbsp. flaxseed
• Three or four drops of scented oil (your choice of scent)
• A fine sieve or a fine mesh strainer
• A wide-mouthed storage container with a lid

Instructions

1. Place the flaxseed and the water together in a small saucepan.

2. Bring the water to a rapid boil, and then quickly remove from heat.

3. Allow the saucepan to sit, undisturbed for at least 30 minutes. It will thicken into a gel.

4. Strain through fine mesh into the container, and allow it to cool uncovered.

5. Stir in the scented oil when the gel has cooled completely. Cover your scented hair gel with a lid until it is ready to be used.

Resources

• More about what flaxseed can do for you