Comments on: DIY Zero Waste Flaxseed Hair Gel (Curly Girl Approved)

By: Hayley E Frerichs

Hayley E Frerichs — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:16:25 +0000

In reply to Sarah Neronha. Yes! Making sure to continue stirring as it boils so it doesn't boil over.

By: Sarah Neronha

Sarah Neronha — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:13:02 +0000

When I add the flaxseed, should I continue to boil the water for the 3-5 minutes?

By: How to Make a Flaxseed Gel for Curly Hair Definition. -

How to Make a Flaxseed Gel for Curly Hair Definition. - — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:13:11 +0000

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By: Hayley E Frerichs

Hayley E Frerichs — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 22:28:29 +0000

In reply to oliver. These are great additions! Thanks!

By: Hayley E Frerichs

Hayley E Frerichs — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 22:27:31 +0000

In reply to Kim. Hi! You should get the same results! However you may want to use pantyhose or something with a similar mesh to help strain it.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:26:09 +0000

Just curious. I only have ground flax. What happens if I use that?

By: oliver

oliver — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:19:16 +0000

It seems that a lot of curly hair care products use cheap ingredients to make the bulk of the product! So things like Xantham Gum, guar gum, glycerin. These are very cheap and very accessible products! You can add xantham gum and guar gum to water, give it a whisk and you have a gel. If you wish for more hold and crunch (good for making curls last) add gum arabic to your flaxseed or any gel you use. I also add a little magnesium in the form of flakes, this can help remove a greasy end look and adds a little hold and grit which is good for definition. It can also help preserve the product a little longer. They also add a lot of very heavy ingredients like shea butter and heavy oils in a lot of curl products. These work well for hair thats on the extreme end, extremely coily, but weighs most others curls down.
In terms of adding a strong conditioning agent to this, I steep Marshmallow root in water and make a tea and use this as the water component of this product. Nettles also make a great tea that strengthens hair and in the summers months they are free.
I freeze all water based products. This way I ensure I avoid unwanted bacteria and it’s easy enough to do. Pour the gel into an icecube tray.

By: Hayley E Frerichs

Hayley E Frerichs — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:14:21 +0000

In reply to Tiffany. I have not but heard it's great for you hair! Since my hair is blonde it's not something I'd be willing to try haha :)

By: Hayley E Frerichs

Hayley E Frerichs — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:13:35 +0000

In reply to Sonya. It lasts longer stored in the fridge, about a month! Otherwise about ten days. :)

By: Sonya

Sonya — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:02:42 +0000

I know this is old but figured I’d give it a try. Does this portion need to stored in the refrigerator?