DIY Flaxseed Gel for Curly Hair + How to Make it Last Longer (2 Easy Ways)

[@Fromabigailwithlove]

Girl I’m a teacher in a science lab and I’m about to give this video to my science students to do their final project. You’re awesome.

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Thank you 🤗💜

[@anikac8380]

Right?! This video is so well-made, and so engaging! I am a nerd who loves science, but I’ve always struggled with chemistry. (After five minutes, I struggle to remain conscious. Doesn’t matter what time of day, what professor. High school, college, whatever. Ended up taking it at community college so I can get the credits I needed.) it is much easier for me to connect to material when I have some idea how I can use the knowledge. I always thought chemistry should be taught as a cooking class, with digressions into things like gardening or DIY beauty products… I also love functional art exhibits. But I digress, I would be so excited to take a lab like you are suggesting. I know your students will love making their own hair gel! The fats in flaxseeds oxidize more rapidly than others. Are you in Store flaxseed meal in Ziploc bag in the freezer.

[@extendmyclipp]

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[@FearGod333_]

God is awesome. Get it right.

[@nityadhingra3235]

imagine them finding your comment💀

[@anarpmendes]

Yeeeesss finally, how to preserve! Ive been longing for this recipe for so long!!! My trick to seperate gel from seed is to not move it at all, let cool, itll be thock enough to slide off the seeds sitting on the bottom. Also I eat the seeds, you can salt them or sweeten them, put in oven with parshment paper to make a light biscuit

[@angelyherrera7541]

I actually made this gel (WITH the preservative) and it worked!!! Thank you so much for this tutorial!!! My flax seed gel has lasted 7 days at room temperature and I can't believe it.

[@LotusFlowerLife]

SO happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@lullabiesbylia]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@viankacruz7211]

Heyyy soo i was confused with the preservative part . She says to take the weight of the gel and multiply it by the …… weight of the preservative or oh many the oz bottle is that she putting in her product in lol …. Couldnt catch it by her lingo or even visually see it in the diagram .

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Who else happy about the fact that we no longer have to use panty hose to extract the flaxseed gel? 🙋🏽‍♀️ You can watch my Flaxseed Gel Do's & Don'ts for Frizz Free Curls here: bit.ly/3EbLzzO

[@W3ND3Y]

Omg girl if AFK Twigs had a baby!!! Especially your side profile. Beautiful.

[@natak3705]

I’ve used method number one twice (tonight was my second time making it) and just want to say thank you. This is my favorite flax seed gel DIY.

[@LotusFlowerLife]

That's amazing to hear! Thank you for letting me know and the gift 💜

[@QueenASMR2019]

The french press is brilliant! Thank you!!!!!

[@n_caroli_g]

I love this gel. I’ve been using it for a few years now and it’s the best thing for my hair. Tip: try using a strainer while the gel is still hot to separate the seeds. Much easier process

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Flaxseed gel is the BEST isn't it? I used to use the strainer method a long time ago and found the French press to work much better for me ❤️.

[@amycranfield]

@@LotusFlowerLife since finding your channel my hair is flourishing so much God bless ❤

[@sanasi4699]

Yes strain immediately after closing the heat when the gel is still hot...it strains easily and mess free, and later thickens a bit. No need of cleaning later as the leftover seeds form a ball in the strainer and can be discarded quickly

[@la4894]

@@sanasi4699 apparently the seeds can be reused with 2 weeks

[@marimar5279]

Hey girl! Quick tip is you can unscrew the metallic top from the french press and take the lid out while you get all the gel in a container, then you just put the top back on and screw the metal top again

[@dmvelez9430]

Totally new to making flaxseed gel, so glad you've shared the process, especially the ratios of ingredients and timing! Going straight to the french press as soon as I'm done boiling the mixture works best, allowing it to cool some let it get so thick I couldn't press it. But on my second try I went straight to the press while it was still super hot and thinner and it worked like a charm! Excellent video and instructions and your hair is beautiful!

[@carinagering9627]

Grapefruit kernel extract is also a great preservative! I put it in everything, from homemade toothpaste to my hair mask.

[@gramnet]

How much do you use of your preservative. I am looking for something to preserve it longer.

[@carinagering9627]

@@gramnet A few drops of a high-quality extract go a long way, depending on how big your batch is. If you add in ½ to 1 tsp full you should definitely be fine, just make sure you purchase good quality grapefruit kernel extract - when you drop it on your tongue, you want it to be so bitter it takes all you've got to not spit it out. (And yes, it can be taken orally and it's very beneficial for health, great when you feel a cold is coming etc.)

[@lisagriffin8898]

I wanted to know that. How long does it work for preserving? Wal Mart has it on order availability for about 13 dollars for 1.7 ounces.

[@maranathaacts1327]

@@carinagering9627 THANK YOU soooo very much for this information. I've been searching for a natural preservative for my diy hair gel.

[@carolynsheehan1159]

best recipe yet! I barely needed to use the french press!

[@nightsgrow6575]

Why didn’t I find this video when I was searching for flax gel recipes months ago? Thank god I already knew about the french press trick at least. Can’t wait to try this next time though!

[@surenwhitaker6773]

this vid blew my mind, 2 life hacks combined into one for the smart and holistic gallies :D I'm, obsessed

[@sunbeam3658]

I love flax seed gel. I usually pour it through a stainless mesh strainer while it's still hot🥰

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Girl yes! I used to use a mesh strainer for the longest time but I really love how thick I can make my gel now with the french press method. It makes extracting SO much faster!

[@simhask933]

@@LotusFlowerLife how many days it store without fridge madam

[@LotusFlowerLife]

@@simhask933 7:26

[@thedentist786110]

@@LotusFlowerLife ?

[@TheSalonishah0401]

Yes I do that too 😍

[@paulachambers5057]

Wow that french press is a game changer thank you!

[@LotusFlowerLife]

You're welcome!

[@jenniferh9339]

Life saver on the press idea!!! ❤ These are the best videos. I heard boiling removed some of the benefits so I recently started using the pour boiling water into a jar and let sit for 8hrs method. It works! Straining was my personal hell. Thank you

[@selasun4]

I love your French press and ice cube tray method. Thank you sooooo much 🙏🙏🙏

[@LotusFlowerLife]

My pleasure 😊

[@zeeb116]

French press!? Yessss👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I legit have been avoiding remaking this gel, the stocking method wasn’t worth the hassle for watered down gel (+) the corrective info on preservation touched my lil DIY heart:🗣ANTIOXIDANTS ARE NOT PRESERVATIVES! @other blogs that won’t make this clear lol lol great content 👏🏾💕

[@LotusFlowerLife]

The stocking method kind of sucks and yes the french press has absolutely changed the game for me! Crosby was laughing at me so hard cuz of how excited I got when I tried it out lol 😹! Thank you my love, I appreciate the support 💞

[@zeeb116]

@@LotusFlowerLife 😂 I can imagine, def a game changer, and of course🍃💕

[@LotusFlowerLife]

@@zeeb116 😁

[@TheGospelRenewed]

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[@TheGospelRenewed]

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[@tinowaoreggio6334]

Sooo much info that I needed! Best explanation of how to use a preservative. Thank you.

[@LotusFlowerLife]

That's makes me so happy! I'm glad I could help 🤗

[@missmaww.]

I love flaxseed n when it's hot it's simple to use a normal strainer and mix it with zantom gum n preservative

[@vivianwada6292]

I don't mind making the gel weekly, but hate the process squeezing the gel through a knee high. The French Press is great idea as well as freezing the gel in an ice cube tray. I will first invest in a larger hand held cost less. Thank you 😊LATER........SAME-DAY. Bought a large hand strainer...placed it over a medium pot, pour the flax seed gel through when hot....worked like a charm....the gel went through in a minute....Will never again waste time squeezing the gel through knee highs.

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Glad to hear it!

[@vivianwada6292]

@fatima I did not heat the strainer. The strainer is stainless steel. Once I took the flaxseed gel off of the stove, I placed the large size strainer on top of another pot and poured the gel into the strainer. I have wasted so much time squeezing the gel through a knee high. The 6.99 strainer was well worth it 👌.

[@ibariawheeler5117]

BEST FLAXSEED GEL VIDEO EVER! Buying a French Press! Love it! 💕

[@modernvikinghomestead367]

Thank you for this video! I myself do not have curls (though I like to curl it in wetsets) but I have 2 curlys at home and this is just what they need! Going to make this today with my 3 year old, it will be fun!

[@LotusFlowerLife]

That's amazing and you're welcome!

[@desireshantel]

Thank you so much for this absolutely brilliant French press hack! Can’t wait to try it.

[@Patienceofthesaints]

Oh my Goodness!!! You are genius Achoti!!! I just had come up with a real cool way to rid myself of a big mess! 😂Yours is way better!! Todah rabah!! Freezing it is a total game changer! I thought of it but never did it!!! 😬🙋🏾‍♀️😂

[@rashedacastleberry1596]

Using the French press is genius. I'm about to get me one ASAP. Thank you for the information

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Thank you love, 💜 I'm happy to make it easier 🙌🏽!

[@raindancer_03]

Does anyone know if that works on wavy to very loose curly hair too? 🤔 Would love to have a bit more definition, my hair is sadly so thick and heavy that the curly pattern is gone in two days without any product in the hair 😢 Thank you! And thanks for the video!

[@Safer4mykids]

How long does the gel last if you do not use any preservative, and how do you store it? Thanks

[@futuresuperstar4life]

How do we check that the additives don't have any negative effects on hair and different types of hair!

[@cristina_l.filimon9670]

Hii! I did it but i have a questiooon: can i do smth woth the remained seeds? Like a scrub or smth?

[@cbchang6200]

Wow, I would have never thought of using a French press to strain the gel. But you let it cool down for way too long. I let it boil for 5-7 minutes max, then only let it cool for 10-12 minutes. I find if I let it cool for longer than that it gets to think to strain.

[@jasminatf]

For the Optiphen, I don’t understand how you converted ounce (mass) to ml (volume). You would need to know the density of the optiphen right?

[@faycoleman9023]

this is so cool! I'm wanting to transition to using less product/chemicals.

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Thank you!

[@shobhapal6393]

Wow ❤️! Thank you so much for this informative video . I will surely try it 😊

[@Froblackistani]

I have a question can the preserve methods be used for any home made hair recipes? like I’m making home made leave in with shea, cloves, oils.

[@sabrinam1969]

Omg i LOVE YOOOOOOU. YOU'RE A FRICKING GENIUS. Ive been struggling for so long. This is easier.

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Thank you for the love and I am so happy to help 🥰!

[@ReactiveDogDiaries]

YAAAAAASSS, and there’s no crunchy feeling?

[@taylamorris]

Is lemon oil okay to add? How much would be okay?

[@cecilevanmerch5971]

Hi my dear I used flaxseed sins last year and I mix it with fenugreek seeds I boil it together and add some flaxseed oil in and I let it dry on my hair and sleep with it fr two or three nights but what can I used to get my hair curly love curly hair please advice

[@lisagriffin8898]

Would Grapefruit seed extract work as a preservative?

[@peace2624]

Can this be used on daily basis?

[@lilajnana]

Hey do you know if Benzyl alcohol will work as a preservative?

[@adamthewoodworker2571]

For the preservative, is there a reason to use the .75 peecent amount vs the 1.5 percent amount, and vise versa. Basically, what determines which amount you should use?

[@duaakhalid7017]

Why not Liquid germal plus?

[@DenverDivaRound2]

Brilliant!! 🎉 You're a GENIUS! Thank you so much for the great tips! Annndddd... definitely worth a Subscribe!

[@AvonleaLisa]

What a great idea to use a French press!!

[@Breewilly]

french press!?!?! GENIUS!!!

[@any8574]

Mine isn’t leaving a cast. It is too light, even though the gel was quite thick. But I use a lot of water to style my hair. Is that it? Why won’t it form a cast? Did I use too much oil?

[@neelamsaxena9514]

Hiii I'm following you just have a question that in flaxseed gel what can we add as a preservative becoz in India we have bad summer's,kindly suggest

[@violetteimvu9486]

Can i use coconut oil or rismary oil to remplace ?

[@any8574]

How long can I use it without the preservative? I have been thinking about making it every time I use it so I don’t need to add preservatives. And is it bad to leave it in your hair if there are no preservatives? Assuming I made just enough to use in that day

[@LVX_]

This is insane, and I'm loving it! Thank you, thank you...THANK YOU! I will be experimenting with this soon, as I enjoyed trying rice water and a rice mask recently after having my curly hair bleached :)

[@LotusFlowerLife]

My pleasure 🤗!

[@monaattiah3976]

What did the rice water do? Thanks❤

[@Iamam313]

Im wondering if using colloidal silver instead of water to make the gel changes the shelf life?

[@suchithraramba1565]

Ur really doing a great job in making such a detailed video....ur awesome Thank u❤️

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ebonyscruggs8619]

Hello I wanted to try this with the preservatives. How ever I’m on a budget. I wanted to know is the glass beaker and stirring want necessary? Or can I just use a Pyrex measuring cup I use for cooking and metal or plastic spoon? I already have a huge bag of measuring Pipettes and the scale.

[@jinsitc7591]

Can i use coconut oil instead of grape seed oil

[@ResmiShibu-x8j]

How can i stop it from gettin flacky after dryin

[@janellestuart4269]

I usually only keep my gel up to 2wks refrigerated, cuz it gets rancid fast. Love the idea of freezing it to last longer 👍

[@monaattiah3976]

So you don't use a preservative? Thanks ❤

[@latoyitaalllifematteranoin1511]

Thank you thank you thank you yours are the best one I ever saw about the flexis I wash my hair every week I just started using Flex seeds about 2 weeks ago anyways I'm going to use my flexi's gel when I get done I'm going to dump the ice out the ice tray and I'm going to put the rest of it in the ice tray if it takes two of them I'm going to do that thank you so much you really touch my heart so I wouldn't have to make it every 3 weeks happy holidays to you and your siblings you look like a model

[@LotusFlowerLife]

You are so welcome, I'm glad I could help!

[@jacksonville2164]

Your hair is so Beautiful. I love your curls

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Thank you my love 💜!

[@shagundwivedi9067]

How long can it last without freezing and preservation at room temperature?

[@brenjem2015]

Can you use ground flaxseed?

[@SindaSandouda-v3k]

Thank you so much ❤ Btw can i use Xanthan gum as preservative ?

[@sassylexi707]

Best video with so much info thank you ❤

[@alilin4128]

Thank you for sharing this❤️ I am wondering out of the three percentages you showed for the preservative which one did you use?

[@LotusFlowerLife]

You're welcome, I used 1%

[@abrilbedoya9274]

Great tip! I always struggle with the straining because I need my gel thick!

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@km9276]

Thank you for the very informative and easy to follow steps with this process 😊! I do have 2 questions just so I can fully understand the process. Since the milliliters = 2.868632, what specific ml number on the pipette tool did you fill the perservative to? Also, did you round the final number at all?

[@lisamariejoy]

GAME CHANGER!

[@Andreagraham876]

French press is the business ✨✨✨✨ yippee 🥳 this is advanced yo 🥰

[@LotusFlowerLife]

It really is the best! Love it so much 💖

[@futuresuperstar4life]

I'm a little confused did she say she applies it to wet hair on top of serum and leave-in conditioner but then she says she waits for her hair to completely dry??

[@jahnavi1004]

Look for curly hair methods. That's how you're supposed to layer it, and gel comes last and leaves a cast and maintains curly/wavy hair structure.

[@nicolasnunez8233]

If I put aloe vera with my flaxseed gel would it still be good for six months if I put it in the freezer or me adding aloe vera to it would mess up the expiring date

[@LotusFlowerLife]

As long as you freeze it fresh it should be fine. Just make sure not to refreeze any left over (freshly defrosted) gel after styling. Chuck that out and start with a fresh cube the next time you need some.

[@fatimabarnes-bey8668]

Good idea!!! Thanks for sharing

[@karine8738]

Which one you prefer between flaxseed gel and your leave-in marshmallow ? Thanks

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Combining both is the dream team ❤️ plus using the leave in with the gel will give you longer lasting curls without the need to refresh as often.

[@karine8738]

@@LotusFlowerLife Thanks a lit 👌🌈

[@LotusFlowerLife]

@@karine8738 of course ❤️

[@foreverblessed6365]

Ohhh I love flaxseed gel but it took too long to make. This has giving me hope lol. I may have to go into the lab and create lol

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Yes, Go for it! Flaxseed gel is the best and since you now know how to preserve it you won't have to make it every two weeks 🤗

[@kellylynnbrowne947]

Awesome breakdown, thank you❤

[@CrownedInCulture]

Hello how do you prevent flaking from this gel?

[@LotusFlowerLife]

I shared how I prevent flaking in this video ➡️ bit.ly/3EbLzzO

[@lakshithagh2406]

But the thing is using it made my light curls to straight hair....I want my curls back Pls do reply me

[@Andreagraham876]

Hubby Crosby even got a feature 🥰

[@aspiranttothethrone3431]

Do we hv to refrigerator aftr preservation added..?

[@ponnalalakshmi7478]

Can uh plz tell by using this gel we get curly hair permanently

[@Leah_Tewari]

Awesome video and beautiful hair! I’m going to try this method! 🙏🏽❤️

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Thank you my love! Enjoy 💕💕

[@penangiteInAU]

Genius!

[@prank_2219]

Hey can we use daily this gel without washing off ?? Nd if yes then won't it be a greesy ?? Nd without preservatives will it work same ?? And can we use any kind of essential oils ??

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Yes you can, flaxseed gel is a very lightweight gel that is water soluble, doesn't cause build up on the hair and washes out clean when you get to wash day. But feel free to experiment to see what would work well for your hair. Without preservatives it works excellently. I would recommend storing it in the freezer in silicone ice tray as I showed in the video. If you store it in the fridge it will only last 1-2 weeks. Yes, you can add any essential oil of your choice to create a nice aroma to the gel 😊.

[@aishahabibi6463]

@@LotusFlowerLife please can it work for west Africa type of hair?

[@dmc2652]

Can we pressure this gel 🤔👀🌼

[@luzvismindaartugue9014]

Thank you you're the best

[@LotusFlowerLife]

You're welcome 🤗

[@chasehim3761]

JUST the vid I needed.

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Happy to help!

[@lollllyyyyyyy]

Do you have the same recipe for dummies🌚?

[@yesmayhem]

French press, your a genius!

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Thank you my love 💕🤗

[@lenaa750]

I love this recipe! can i use preservative eco for this?

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Thank you! Since it is a broad spectrum preservative yes you can but make sure you follow the percentage guidelines for that specific preservative 💜

[@ThisIsNotMyHome]

I'm assuming this would work on wavy hair that is naturally (without anything in hair) 2b/c ?

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Flaxseed gel is useful for all hair types. You only need to adjust the amount you use for your hair curl pattern, density & length + a lightweight water-based leave in.

[@MJ-wb5lq]

could i use rose water instead of distilled water?

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Absolutely, it will leave a much more moisturizing effect.

[@amarayoung5686]

Omg neeedd that strainer!

[@eishaakhter4300]

Why my flex seed gel shed like powder after drying From hair 😰

[@modernintroverts7936]

How long does it take to dry?

[@lailahassanein6518]

I can't get the name of the preservative added to your gel ....plz name it

[@davinarasmussen]

Optiphen

[@someoneisnotonthe8366]

is it necessary distilled water?

[@falenab1]

Highly recommend Distilled water b/c it is less likely to have trace metals/minerals and helps decrease probability of bacterial growth compared to tap water.

[@lanafloral]

Thank you so much. Can I use almond oil and vitamin e capsules in the gel? Can I also use diffuser after applying the gel?

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Diffusing works awesome after styling with flax gel and you can add any oil that suits your curls best 💕.

[@revathylakshminarasimhan1141]

Love your lipstick shade.What did you use?

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Thank you my love, the lipstick shade is "curl friend" by the lip bar: go.magik.ly/ml/1uho6/

[@veronicaewoenam3850]

Can it be used as a leave-in or it has to be washed out?

[@LotusFlowerLife]

It's a hair gel so it should be left in to hold the style in place while it dries.

[@I.A20]

Wow! Super smart 😍

[@LotusFlowerLife]

Thank you 🤗