How to Make Flaxseed Hair Styling Gel

Flaxseed hair styling gel is a simple, natural homemade product that is highly effective in keeping hair firmly in place during a busy day or evening. Making your own styling gel will also save you quite a bit of money over buying expensive commercial brands, which often contain potentially dangerous and unnecessary preservatives to help stabilize them during the long shipping and shelving process.

Things You'll Need

• 2 tbsp. flaxseeds
• 2 cups distilled water
• 2 tbsp. rose water
• 1 tsp. vegetable glycerin

Instructions

1. Put the flaxseeds in a medium mixing bowl and pour the distilled water over the flaxseeds. Let the flaxseeds soak for about 20 minutes.

2. Strain the seeds in a colander, reserving the water in a mixing bowl.

3. Add the rose water and vegetable glycerin to the mixing bowl and stir with a disposable stirrer or a wooden spoon.

4. Transfer the final mixture to a large spray bottle and let rest overnight in a cool, dry place. Shake gently before each use.

Tips & Warnings

• Point the spray bottle about 6 inches from styled hair and spray like you would typically use hair spray.

• This recipe makes enough flaxseed hair styling gel for about 10 days if used on a daily basis.

• Avoid keeping any type of homemade hair products in an aluminum container, as there is some concern about heavy metals entering the body.

References

• "The Green Beauty Guide;" Julie Gabriel; 2008

Resources

• All Natural Beauty Products: Homemade Beauty Recipes
• My Beauty Recipes: Homemade Beauty Recipes for Bath & Body