Preparation: Place the flaxseeds in a large glass bowl and adding water, so it sits at least 1″ above the surface. Stir well. Flax-seeds like to clump. The amount of water you use will determine how thick or thin the mixture will be. It will depend on how you plan on using them. Remember flax-seeds swell up!
Pair with Leave-In Conditioner: For added moisture and nourishment, consider layering flax seed gel over a leave-in conditioner to lock in hydration and promote healthy, lustrous hair. Protective Heat Styling: Prior to using heat styling tools, apply a small amount of flax seed gel to protect your hair from heat damage and maintain a sleek
Use the flax seeds based gel. The method to create a flax seed gel is described above. Add the aloe vera mixture to the gel base and whisk it till they both blend. You can preserve the mixture by adding few drops of essential oils of your choice. Flaxseed Gel with Coconut Oil. The base ingredients: Flax seeds (Golden) - about 5 tablespoons
Directions: Boil the water on medium heat. When it reaches a boil, add the flax seeds and let simmer for 10 minutes. You will want to keep a watchful eye while it’s simmering, and stir frequently so the flax seeds do not stick to the bottom of your pan. You will see a gelatinous mixture form that will look like egg whites.
The Imani locking spray is designed to hold that new growth, because believe it or not, natural essential oils and natural nourishing ingredients do have the power to hold our hair in place without damaging it. We’ve heard of some people using flax seeds as a gel, but we’ve never tried it so we can’t swear by it. gDE1R.