DIRECTIONS AND INGREDIENTS in the PINNED COMMENT!!!

[@britttanyrose]

As you can see this did take me a minute to figure out😂, but once I did, it’s pretty easy. Ingredients will be linked in my LTK shop liketk.it/4H6ds -Whole flaxseeds -water - Curls blueberry bliss leave in (I used this with the gel for my wash and go) Directions: 1. Add 3/4 a cup of whole flaxseeds and 4 cups of water to a pot. 2. Bring to a boil and then let boil for five minutes 3. Then stream mixture with a stocking. I’ve also been told that a French press works really well to strain the mixture. 4. Make sure not over boil the mixture which is what I was struggling with. I was waiting until it became thick in the pot before straining. You want it to be very liquidy when you strain it. Trust me, it will thicken up once it cools. Also, I gave this gel an 8 out of 10 because while it is pretty affordable and easy to make, it flakes a lot so you have to be careful about what products you mix with it.

[@gwendolyncolvin1606]

Is this a leave in, or do you rinse it out?

[@MavonEast]

I am allergic to every hair gel on the market. This? This right here will be the first time in my 46 years I can put gel in my hair! Oh my actual heaven. Thank you so much! Now I have a reason to let it grow in!

[@tlc2964]

Let us know how it goes please and thank you. Good luck

[@skydelight]

Add oil to it. It helps it not flake so much.

[@yaasupreme8080]

W CONTENT CREATOR 🎉! Gave a lil caption.. dropped the ingredients and still put the directions all in one spot! ❤ that’s what I’m talking bout 😂 ! Yess ma’am

[@Crystalgardengem]

The future is making your own hair care and skin care products because corporate beauty products suck.

[@lisagrayson8379]

We also need to start growing our own foods b/c gov/fda is killing us with chemicals and metals

[@Ageinreversewithhaoma]

I'm here already❤

[@YKD...]

I boil mine with, rosemary,cloves and fenugreek.I also add some olive or almond oil in the gel.I don't like the crunchy feeling once the gel is dry in my hair so it helps with that.

[@thegodhonesttruth1584]

Thank you for this recipe. I’m gonna try it.

[@CelestialGatez]

When it gets crunchy does it flake up like dandruff? 😮

[@irislynn7965]

That’s what I thinking to do as well.😊

[@simplye.l.]

🙏🏾

[@gorgeousfrazier5903]

Love this

[@CeciB80]

You know, you can just let it still in water. I will activate w/o boiling, and it keeps all the omega 3/6 benefits.

[@ngripp2172]

For how late ng..hours days?????

[@tlc2964]

Yes please do tell 😂

[@SunshineLove-rw5lw]

We waiting ma'am

[@lynnedadona8831]

Taking notes too

[@janellarosado9881]

I told my daughter like 4 years to make it and use it as gel but this is the first time seeing someone boiling it she has curly hair and it's so beautiful healthy with that natural gel

[@SHANTISTEAD-h1h]

Mix coconut oil in it or on ur head B4 u put the flaxseed oil gell stuffon ur hair after it cools and u won't have no more flakes or even tangles thank u

[@rebel1612]

OG Whitney @naptural85 taught us this recipe and I love to see it come back!

[@Hautenani]

Shout out to the OG Naptural! ❤

[@miahjay]

Yesss! She was one of the firsts but I only trusted her recipes 😂

[@margaretstephen8508]

Yesssss. I remember her video

[@KDSmiley2017]

Thank you for jogging my memory because I knew I had seen this some time ago.

[@marianb2530]

Nap85!!!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 Loved her channel!

[@REPENTFORTHEKINGDOMISATHAND]

Its weird in a good way to see black girls making flax seed gel again, it reminds me of when the natural hair movement was super poppin with DIYS

[@Miriam-1]

AndI I just went to the store and saw it. I'm going back to get it.😮

[@Miriam-1]

THANK YOU🎉

[@Rebecca57097ssss]

I used to do this back on the day. But When it flakes though.. 😫

[@pamelawalters5921]

Eat some too..the health benefits of flax sèed is priceless🎉❤

[@nicoled3513]

Thank you for being honest and showing it took 3 times.

[@akiliarivera6467]

I used to drink flax seed porridge growing up..the gel u mix with milk..cinnamon..nutmeg..vanilla..sugar..just throwung that out their❤️🇧🇧🇵🇷

[@ijl8636]

Never heard of flaxseed porridge. Sounds delicious. Now to search for flaxseed porridge lol

[@jcdhalia1241]

Yes ma, we used flax seed for porridge just as you described. Okra or the leaves was our shampoo!

[@sacheengriffiths3102]

Flaxseed also helps you lose weight

[@AzureSkii.Kismet]

So did I my Mom made it for us growing up and also in a summertime drink with lemons

[@walkwithhim5258]

I use flax gel and seamoss to shave with. For everything that we buy in the store there is an original in nature!

[@Miriam-1]

Where did you get the SeaMoss?

[@luvmyjujuntootie]

It’s definitely great for detangling as well ❤

[@AuntyMama]

I was wondering if I should try it to detangle my hair and get these dirt knots out from 3 month old braids 😩🤦🏾‍♀️ thanks for the tip 😉

[@alittleextra1016]

We do that here in north Africa, it really helps with the dryness and frizziness of our hair

[@kandrawilbur91]

It’s amazing for the face too. Makes the skin glowwwwwww

[@Lifein60seconds19]

Thank you for the info❤

[@somaliarenee]

trick i found is to boil fenugreek seeds with it… it’ll never get too thick while hot but cools down just as “gelly “

[@freda4882]

Love this gel😊. Either this one or okra gel with a a lil bit of hibiscus 🌺

[@tlc2964]

Hibiscus is wonderful

[@freda4882]

Another thing to add would definitely be your favorite essential oils bcuz the smell isn't favorable. Using as pre-poo or detangler is also helpful bcuz personally not a fan of detangling with conditioners due to possibility of moisture overload, just a thought on things I've learned on my natural hair care journey 10 + years in the making 😬😉

[@msc2u1]

Your hair is beautiful and so healthy.

[@CatchCa5ch]

God bless Britany..been watching her videos for a while and her hair transformation is phenomenal and thank you for always sharing God bless you young woman ❤

[@LaVenderlocx]

I remember I used to make flaxseed gel! Back in my loos natural days!😩 I miss it sometimes! 👀 gotta make some for my girls!🙌💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@trinimama9539]

It works great for locs too😊. It's the only thing I use to retwist my locs and there is no residue or build up. And my locs stay nicely in place. You should try it again. Hope it works nicely for you and your girls 😊.

[@lashaudagadie9735]

@@trinimama9539this is the comment I was searching for! I’ve been thinking about trying it on my locs.

[@nickybushby6767]

This flakseed gel is amazing... especially on Locs ❤❤❤ been using this a few years now

[@uchennav.edwards3148]

Do you wash it out like a conditioner?

[@nickybushby6767]

@@uchennav.edwards3148 no I lock it in my locs

[@irulan9161]

And it's not too heavy on your locs? Ok i definitely have to try this now

[@nickybushby6767]

@@irulan9161 its very light on locs and doesn't cause any build up either

[@irulan9161]

@@nickybushby6767 I actually made some this afternoon. My recipe was probably a little too thin, but so far it's dry and no residue 👍🏽

[@deaunnajonae]

I admire the amount of work you had to put in to get it to work 🙌🏾

[@nelliegeorge550]

I glad to see more people doing this. I use the following to my make mines: Ginkgo biloba, Green tea,Rosemary & Lavender…

[@101beautybox]

How long did yours last? I'm try to find a way to extend the shelf life. It tends to go bad after a week or so

[@nelliegeorge550]

@@101beautybox if you have a it stored in a refrigerator it will last 10 days…maximum

[@kgty1295]

Does your flaxseed gel flake? I like the way my hair looks but I can’t walk around with flaky hair like a I’m a Popeyes biscuit

[@nelliegeorge550]

@@kgty1295 no I have not experienced flaking

[@layla.williams__]

​@@kgty1295 Some people say adding pills to the mixture helps with that 😊

[@iamspeaking6686]

Ms. Brittany makes this look easy enough for even me to do.

[@angelabrookins4743]

wow your hair is gorgeous boss lady

[@jackihouston9826]

I've been doing that for years. Best gel ever.

[@Ask_Me-er7ge]

Thats how i atarted my locs 5 yrs ago and the only gel i use to retwist my hair and my husband's locs.

[@maddd8883]

I freaking adore u!! Im the same way with my hair..as a natuve it's very important to keep our hair healthy and happy ..so i love seeing you do ur recipes..❤thank you

[@anewton6319]

How does it look when it is dried with the flax seed gell? How long does it lasts. .How does it look after 2-5 days? Any buildup? Please do a follow up...would love to try..

[@danielleragin1306]

Yesss Whitney taught me this 10 years ago♥️♥️

[@fee6631]

You don’t need to boil your flaxseed to the point where it’s super thick!! You’ll waste so much gel and seeds, boil it until it’s still tacky and stretchy on your fingers but still a bit runny, then put it through a strainer not a stocking because it’s such a tedious process to do every time, when you put it through a strainer while it’s still hot and runny you will get as much gel as possible then when it cools down it will be very thick and gel like. It hurts seeing people waste so much 😅

[@eseegube]

She mentioned that she made a mistake by doing that, in her pinned comment.

[@julin8597]

Thanks for that. I am getting so much great info from the comment section

[@akina4774]

flaxseed has really grown my hair alot especially cause i also boil it with rosemary

[@shawntaviap]

Do u have to boil the rosemary longer or what's the time limit

[@yetzielrobinsno6611]

Am try ut with mint to see how ut goes

[@akina4774]

@@shawntaviap i boil the rosemary with the flaxseeds

[@shawntaviap]

​@akina4774 ok thank you

[@jaliskamclaughlin6395]

Pretty!!! How do u refurbish it the next day? More gel or just water

[@Norna-c5r]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@solo_Traveler55555]

Beautiful curls

[@yuu.77]

I've been waiting for this, thank you brittanny !🙏🏼

[@FujishimaAkiko]

I've been doing this for a long time, growing up Vegan we always had flax seed in the house, and my mother used to make flax seed gel for our hair. Flax is amazing for so many things!

[@shannonarmstrong6364]

Absolutely love love love 😊❤

[@MeowzKitty]

What I love about my natural hair when I see these types of videos is that the longer and longer and longer the hair gets the more eventually it'll actually lay down. Mine gets super defined when I put virgin olive oil in it and it grows fast. Doesn't leave flakes because of the olive oil combined with whatever gel I use. Olive oil is definitely a must for definition with combining products because it slicks down the stray hairs and helps hair grow ALOT. There are steps to getting really long natural hair. Shampooing once a month(to not strip your hair of moisture), washing with conditioner(I use Paul Mitchell tea tree conditioner and leave-in which does better than cheap brands because i will not lose alot of hair)twice a week or once a week, using a T-shirt or hair safe material to not damage your hair, moisturize with olive oil and leave-in conditioner in the the week then Eco Styler gel nearing to wash day. Each time I cut it, it grew back real fast, not frizzy, and long.

[@tweetibird88]

As someone who has made flaxseed gel, you are cooking way more than you need to make the gel. I would suggest 1/2 cup for that size pot. It's very thick but one of my favorites 😍

[@thaliaguthrie9614]

Does it help grow your hair.

[@tweetibird88]

@thaliaguthrie9614 not sure, I've never used it for hair growth, just as a hair gel

[@shesavage21]

It's good as a detangler with some little hair treatment benefits

[@Sunshine_AndRain]

does it have a smell to it Brittany??

[@theinvisiblewoman5709]

@@Sunshine_AndRainvery faint smell but can easily be controlled by adding a carrier oil like castor or a essential oil.

[@shawanacoleman45]

Love love flaxseed gel I just got to figure out how to combat the crunch and the flakes that it leaves on my clothes. But or makes my hair so defined. Plus it's all natural ❤❤

[@kimberlybaduel5550]

Use your hair cream first and then apply flaxseed on top

[@KimothyBrown]

Love your video. But try heating the water and when it's almost boiling take it of the heat and ad the flaxseed. Once its cooled down let it steep a night in the fridge and separate before use. This is how you truly get the benefits aswell. ❤

[@tabithaadea8422]

Flaxseed gel is my go to!! Don’t walk, run!!!

[@Younaildit777]

I love flaxseed gel for my hair plus your hair cream underneath so it’s not flaky❤

[@EL-lt4ms]

Do you wash it out?

[@Younaildit777]

@EL-lt4ms no I keep it in my hair till I wash it again. My hair loves it and so do I

[@maryjoygerald3383]

Do you wash it out afterwards?

[@Brittaney1300]

I literally got the best wash n go using flaxseed gel ie my profile picture but it made my hair crunchy and dry asf and it flaked. I loved the hold but I needed something underneath for moisture.

[@ellarappold7052]

It does get crunchy, but I just use a nice hair oil after it dries and it's all good. Or you can mix a little oil in the gel

[@jababygirl03]

Flaxseed gel is like my favorite for detangling hair. I put my sister on and she loves it

[@peepla7]

You only need 1/4 cup of flax seeds to 2 cups of water...bring to a boil, lower the heat...when it comes to a second boil and appears to be rising out the pot...turn the heat off and immediately pour through a strainer. Allow to cool and thicken.

[@AshantiCaltini]

I'm gonna create this for my girls. How do you store it? Where & how long?

[@KatIsabella]

I use a wire mesh strainer and strain it as soon as it comes off the stove. Or I will sometimes soak it overnight. I also like adding fresh rosemary, dried lavender flowers and marshmellow root to the water.

[@coulorfully]

haven't done for a while but it hits... love aiding a little oil too

[@robinfernandez6654]

Yes, please show it to us dry.We just want to see a different reaction.We see it wet, but we wanna see it drive.Thank you peace and blessings to you guys🎉🎉

[@indiamathis6026]

Is this something you only use for was days or do you also use as a gel throughout the week?

[@ellarappold7052]

I believe your hair has to be wet to use it, at least that's what I read

[@saravinaakobe7735]

I used flaxseed for the first time. Here are some tips: -Don't boil it for too long(gets thicker when cold -Just use a strainer when it's hot(stil has tiny tiny bits in it, but nothing too bad -Don't use too much( very little goes a long way - I heard you can reuse the seeds(I'll give an update after i have reused mine

[@nour4959]

I tried to reuse mine and boil it in water to make more gel but that didn't work unfortunately. BUT i reuse the seeds after straining it as a mask on my skin and it is SOOOOO HYDRATING and give a beautiful 🌟GLOW🌟 and also has many benefits for skin health so you could also use the gel it self as a facemask. But a tip from me is dont make a big batch because it goes bad quickly as it is all natural and doesn't have preserving chemicals to prevent it from going bad. So make as much as you would use for a 4-6 days.❤

[@trinimama9539]

I make it all the time to retwist my locs. For what ever amount of measurement you use for seeds put 3 times that measurement in water. And when it boils that the water is slowly turning into a drip on the spoon, IMMEDIATELY STRAIN IT with a normal tiny hole strainer. Then freeze the seeds. If you don't overboil it you can reuse the seeds.

[@ellakay977]

You ladies are the Real OGs . Thanks for the info ❤

[@trinimama9539]

@@nour4959 and put vitamin e oil and keep in the refrigerator so it does not go bad so quickly. It will last about a week comfortably if it is tightly sealed and stays in the refrigerator after using

[@nour4959]

@@trinimama9539 thanks for the tips ❤ but can you tell me how much I should add per batch?

[@dynestii]

you have so much patience, i would've already gave up on the 2nd batch

[@aidendestin]

Do you think that you could sell a flaxseed gel I would really want to use one without going through the trouble of making one and I love your brand

[@aviasilas2255]

Thank you so much for sharing! Bout to try this TONIGHT!!!

[@jdee1891]

I hope to try this one day

[@YourBackupNailTech]

I love the effort people pit into their hair…..i feel so lazy

[@jaceeroyster6366]

Word ... Your my Spirit Animal 💯

[@keeshaj6631]

My favorite. My hair doesn't break or shed. Dont forget aloe and castor oil

[@eppistewart9921]

N😔 BOILING NEEDED. SOAK SEEDS IN SPRING OR DISTILLED H20 OVER NITE IN THE FRIDGE W/ ESSENTIAL OILS, SEPARATE SEEDS FROM GEL🤷🏾‍♀️ PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE 🙏🏽 REFRIGERATE 5-7DAYS. ALSO GREAT FOR FACIALS !!!😍

[@lindalove7193]

We see the wet curls, we want to see the dried version.

[@missionmindedmom]

The last couple of clips are dried hair.

[@ellakay977]

Flaxseeds are the nee Good for Natural girls . It has set the detangling standard hiiiigggghhhh.love your confidence btw❤

[@illllum]

Thank you ❤

[@shellyguymon7368]

Your self care is cute.

[@JacquelineHaywood-s5b]

Thank you Brittany need help starting back over growing my hair naturally ❤

[@mrsdo3161]

Hi @BrittanyRose I haven’t seen your videos in a while. Great job ❤❤

[@angelabrookins4743]

and the shine in your hair is super fine it's looks so easy to do what is the shelf life

[@rachelmoses5862]

Shelf life could be anything from 6 months, if stored in a glass jar away from sun light..☺️

[@LyfeWithJoy]

I use aloe gel (store bought lol using the plant is too much work for the amount I need lol) and my tangles are gone and the definition is crazyyyy 😁 but imma have to try this too lol

[@jasminemaya7985]

What ingredients do you use to make the curls to look and be like yours? Because I did what you have done and I have put it on my hair, washed off the sticky and gelly chemical after 20mns but the curls wasn’t as yours deep and yet the small curls I managed to have, it didn’t remain for long and vanished.

[@stayfaithful3358]

What does it look like once it's dry on your hair? This is where my issues are. Is it crunchy, flaky, sticky...? What are the benefits?

[@Meme-kt3se]

Jesus 😭 I hate product on my neck and face which is such a struggle but I’m willing to try gdm

[@IBTrin2theNay]

I’d probably use it as some kinda mask or detangler because of how bad it flakes.

[@Emkra21]

I mix it 50/50 with my hair oil. This works great to get it into my hair

[@rainnmoon114]

Use it as a detangler. The slip is phenomenal.

[@chaquitamann2695]

I’m looking through comments like why is no one talking about the flakes when it drys?

[@Emkra21]

I don't get any flakes even if I use it without hair oil. Maybe it depends on the hair type you have. I have hair type 1a with a fine structure. Have you maybe tried to mix it with a heavier carrier oil or something like Sheabutter?

[@godislove1602]

I don’t think I can ever bring myself to make this. The texture is just unreal. I’m a big texture person.

[@ahliyahfair9530]

Do you use gel at all?

[@divinelyhelped7218]

To make it of ligher/ not too thick, increase the quantity of water

[@tasha9650]

My daughter is like this she 16 & freaks out when I want to gel her hair 🤦🏽‍♀️. Some ppl have a thing for certain textures... Then she runs to the bathroom to dry it right after.

[@ilovemysunshine09]

Same, just don't like gel

[@martagarcia1386]

Beautiful ❤

[@platinumpluspentertainment5244]

Yup. I used this and it worked

[@collettechappelle3122]

Thank you so much

[@erikawright1510]

Does this needed to be refrigerated?

[@kaonekeboneilwe2143]

have to give it a try

[@noirmative9293]

it took me a couple of tries too. I liked it better as a face mask because it was very flaky in my hair after it dried.

[@tarshaneilly518]

Hi is this a treatment? Can I used it on relaxed hair

[@TheClairemyst]

I blend the gel in my smoothies. It stops my constipation and not in a Violent way. IYKYK

[@antoinettejohnson6251]

Good information. Thanks for sharing!

[@sonjalivingston8241]

I used to sprinkle the ground seeds on all of my food

[@aliciawilliams8817]

Respect to you for your research and other efforts to bring us great haircare.

[@SoftIceQueen]

How do you store it?

[@Miriam-1]

Dam I have these things in my kitchen cabinet and dont even know to use them . I just have it cause I know I needed to have it , then watch these videos to use them. Ohh Thank You ❤

[@OlObuffalo]

Use a cheese cloth. You haven't come across my feed in a lonnng time - looking good, skin glowing, cute glasses!

[@GurleOnthegrow]

Keep doing vidéos with your natural hair and natural skin or near bare look. Celebrate your hue! Keep going.

[@Kozmic_kg]

Can you use ground flax?

[@nelfairy723]

It’s easier when you pour the flax jell after into a nut milk bag right after boiling. Hope this helps 😊

[@beefortebrea9386]

Did you put glycerin in it? It won't dry as fast without the glycerin.

[@missyGirl20]

How long does it take to dry?

[@TeeLeon22]

Just make it for me and I'll buy it cause I'm not doing it 😂❤ looks amazing

[@angelaa7445]

I always make my gel like this polis some cinnamon to make it’s smells delicious

[@lightworker6654]

You leave it on your hair like that or do you rinse it off?

[@feather99999999]

Hey Brittany how much would you charge to make that gel for me?

[@fqcsianonprofit4560]

Using a regular strainer works fantastic. No burned hands😊

[@ShahanshahW]

I love the benefits of flaxseed gel - but making it is a real pain in the tush

[@TonyaJones0788]

This is incredibly Awesome!🙌🏽🙌🏽✨☀️

[@dahmeneekah]

Good for your face too! 😊

[@goldenboy3154]

You have such pretty hair omg

[@kirshabrauns]

Is there no better way to squeeze the gel out that works just as well…coz that stocking before all the REST OF THE WORK killed me. Tried it once in my life and never again. #Help 😅🙆‍♀️🌈