Homemade Flaxseed Gel for Wavy/Curly Hair (2A, 2B, 2C)

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[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

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[@shakeaboot]

I think this is the curliest I've ever seen your hair! That flaxseed gel really worked wonders

[@JP-il2gj]

For stronger hold you can use xanthan gum powder. Xanthan is plant extract so its vegan and CG friendly too. You have to mix a small amount of Xanthan gum with hot water and mix well in a bowl until it reaches a gel consistency and then mix that gel with already prepared flax seed gel and BAM, you got a strong hold easy, cost friendly and zero chemicals gel :)

[@Kristinaisme]

Neat! Does it get crunchy?

[@nicolegray4632]

Can you just add the xanthum gum to the pot with the flax seed

[@Anonymous-ww2wx]

Woah brilliant idea! How much Xanthan gum powder do you use for that?

[@caitycarignan1497]

Tutorial on this?

[@Katatawnic]

What I did when I was making flaxseed gel was pour it into small 1-2 oz. squeeze bottles, then freeze them. This way, I could make one large batch, and just thaw one bottle at a time as needed. No waste, no frequent cooking!

[@liorliv3Gaming]

Can you leave the gel out of the freezer? If not, why?

[@juliaarnold1078]

SmileyFace it will go bad after a week

[@dp2404]

I freeze it in an ice cube tray, then defrost a couple of ice cubes in the microwave when needed. I prepare it probably once every 2 months

[@TheOnederful]

What a good tip ... that's what I do with my henna. Tfs

[@zarishfatima8047]

@@dp2404 do you use any essential oils?

[@sarahbraziel8422]

If you want a simpler routine to avoid adding the hard hold gel you can add a tablespoon (experiment with the amount really) of SUGAR! Just plain sugar from the pantry! I have heavy, 2b ish wavy hair and a cast is hard for me to get but the sugar will give you HOLD. Depending on how much you use. I find this to work best in the winter time. super cheap single styler routine.

[@emileecoffey231]

Ok try 10 minutes with 2 cups water and same amount of flaxseeds that'll give ya good hold and take a lot less time

[@leoniegava13]

Freeze it in ice cube trays, take a cube or 2 with you to the bath/shower and the heat should defrost it (or take out a while before wash)

[@lipsohlips97]

Maybe its because of the haircut, but when the video first started I was like WOAH that volume! :)

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Haha it probably has something to do with the cut! But also the Combe of stylers was really working for me! Haha

[@TwistedStar19]

I love home made flaxseed gel. Adding Aloe Vera to you gel mix is supposed to give the gel a firming hold :)

[@jessiestephens3943]

Question, how much Aloe Vera gel do you add to a batch of flaxseed gel? I could use extra hold in my gel.🙂

[@Amberclayt0n]

I noticed no difference in hold 🤷‍♀️

[@karenreams6518]

I tried adding aloe to the gel for extra hold, got no extra hold. Also tried aloe on my hair once it dried and got no extra hold

[@longyarn4288]

I Love my DIY flaxseed gel! It gives me curl definition and crunchy hold. Here's what I do different: I make an herbal tea with lavender and hibiscus first. Then once I've strained the herbs, I add a squirt of lemmon and about a Tbls of honey. To this I then add marshmallow root and the flaxseed and bring it to boil. The next time I make it I'm going to try using a paint strainer bag 'cause I blew out the organza bag I first tried with. Once I have my gel strained out, I put some of it in a small silicone travel squeeze bottle (got it on Amazon) keep that in the fridge and freeze small amounts in an ice cube tray and take out what I need as needed. FYI: Sugar can be added for even more hold. 😁

[@doloresdemar2347]

Amazing and you have zero frizz!!! 👍💯😃 Even though your hair is already lovely,,the flaxseed gel gives it such a bouncy, curly look!! This video is awesome!!

[@Vie_de_Ly]

Add a teaspoon of sugar for every 100ml water you cook. This wil give a strong cast and a good hold for the curls. You can add Cosgar when the gel is cooling down, to make it last for 3 or 6 months out of the fridge. Add some smelling oil like lavender to give it a nice smell.

[@jessiestephens3943]

When do you add the sugar? When the flaxseed is on the stove boiling for 10 minutes?

[@peggyw172]

Oh my gracious, girl! You’re having a glorious curly girl day!!!!!!!!

[@colleenharding8665]

Dr dray the dermatologist says lavender is known to be extremely irritating. Just a heads up for us sensitivity probe folks

[@SueRosalie]

yes this is true - it gets promoted in the Curly Girl Method Handbook but it's not a good idea

[@RylieCollins]

I just had to thank you for your videos, I really really use to hate my hair. I’m still in the early days of my curly hair transition and I’m still experiencing a lot of frizz (I’m seriously only like a month into this transition so I’m sure I’ll get the hang of frizz eventually). You’ve been such a help in my curly hair transition, thank you so much!

[@doloresdemar2347]

The same here,,, I am six weeks in and the crown of my hair still has frizz! I am guessing that it will eventually go away, so I'm ignoring it.

[@CalmVibesVee]

Thank you for no music while you are teaching us. 🙏🏼🧘‍♀️

[@lindseysteel5534]

I am definitely going to try this! Does the flaxseed gel help with frizz? I live in Houston and my hair ALWAYS frizzes and gets so dry no matter what I put in my hair.

[@tjs.8150]

Thank you for this video. The flaxseed gel recipe I use is 5 cups of water and 3/4 cups of whole flaxseed. Bring to a boil. On medium boil for 6 minutes, then strain while hot through a mesh strainer over a bowl. Cool the gel and transfer to another container to store in the fridge. I get 2 weeks worth of gel. I love that I'm not putting more chemicals on my hair.

[@13rconlin]

I think this video is seriously about to change my life. I’ve been trying to get a handle on what it means to have 2B/2C hair and I feel like this is actually helping me understand what products I should use. As well as the process you go through to get those curls. Thank you for this!

[@tifftaylor4129]

I recently donated 12 inches of hair, and have discovered that my shorter hair is actually curly!! I have been following your tutorials and my hair looks great! However, I have one "clump" of hair on either side of my face that refuse to curl. What do you, or what can you recommend, to convince those rebellious strands to join the curly world?

[@peacelovemotivation8366]

Maybe just perm those clumps only?

[@cthomas5022]

You could pin curl them while they’re wet as an overnight or after shower thing?

[@jesussaves3459]

You put to many products on so not sure if it's the diy gel that's doing the job

[@BexlarsIRL]

I completely missed the bit that said to keep it in the fridge so left it on the side of my bathtub in a container... Ho boy, off flaxseed gel does NOT smell pleasant! So glad I gave it a sniff before piling it onto my head! My hair absolutely loves flaxseed gel though and it's the only gel I've found so far that really helps my curls form nicely, so I can't thank you enough for this video! Definitely won over a new subscriber!

[@teacup1659]

Hey guys! Just wanted to leave some extra tips and tricks I've learned from using flaxseed gel. 1) I make my flaxseed gel 2 cups water to 1/4 cup flaxseed, with this ratio I only need to boil it for 10-20 minutes. 2) I like to add 2 teaspoons of epsom salt, it helps to give it a stronger hold. 3) I can actually keep mine in the fridge for 2 and a half weeks.

[@penelope6619]

That is some crazy beautiful hair girl!

[@carob3323]

I've been making my flax seed gel for a year and my hair is similar to yours. It works really great. But I think you'd save yourself some time if you used less water. I use 1/4 cup of seeds and 2 cups of water, and I only boil it for 10 minutes! You need to let the 2 extra cups evaporate, and it takes for ever!

[@eda3313]

Hi caro B, how do you keep the flaxseed gel outside the refrigerator longer than 1 week? My flaxseed gel get smelly after 1 weeks in room temperature.

[@carob3323]

@@eda3313 Yes, I've kept it for as long as 5 weeks in the fridge, and not because it was spoilt but because I'd finished it at last! But I use a natural preservative in it. I'm French, so I can't tell you what the name of that product is in the US, but it's something called Cosgard which prevents water-based products from going bad too quickly. I also sterilise the container and the utensils with alcohol when I make it to minimize the presence of bacteria in it. Would you like me to try and find what this Cosgard is actually made of so you can try and find it under its US name? I'm fairly sure it must exist.

[@carob3323]

@@eda3313 I just checked the composition of Cosgard, it's Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, aqua (Water). It's used even in organic cosmetics, and I put 10 drops of that in my gel at the end. Outside the fridge, in summer, I think it's normal that yours turns bad, it's 95% water after all!

[@longyarn4288]

@@eda3313 - I keep mine in the refrigerator, but here's an even better tip: pour small amounts in an ice cube tray and freeze. Pop the cubes into a zip-lock baggie and only take out what you need as you need it.

[@eda3313]

@@carob3323 thank you for your advise.. 😀😀

[@Jadeikens]

I think this is one of your best wash days yet 😍

[@rosepetalbee]

Hi, I just found this video. 😁 I wanted to find a recipe for flaxseed conditioner for my hair since it gets so frizzy after my hair dries after my shower. 🙄 Love how your hair turned out! 🥰 Though one question, you just leave the flaxseed gel in your hair without rinsing it out? Thanks!! ☺️

[@runswiththecurls9928]

I spy an Instant Pot on your counter... Am I right? If so, you can use it to make flaxseed gel, and it’s the easiest thing ever!! I used to dread making flaxseed gel, and now that I use my Instant Pot for it, i make it way more often.

[@katespens2620]

runswiththecurls How do you make it in the insta-pot?

[@runswiththecurls9928]

You can use the same amounts of water and flax seeds, but just dump them in the Instant Pot and then pressure cook for 4 minutes. Do a quick release, and that’s it! Strain it afterwards, and it’s done :).

[@lih1352]

I have an instant pot blender! I’m gonna try it, thanks for the tip

[@nightsgrow6575]

45 minutes!? Most recipes I’ve seen say to boil for around 10 minutes! 😮

[@allisongraziadei8845]

Thanks for making this video. Your explanations just make more sense to me than other videos I try to follow. I get slightly more hold with Aloe -Vega gel. I wonder if my hair would like it if I mixed the flax seed and the aloe Vega together. Let me know if you ever try it.

[@longyarn4288]

I think I remember watching a video where they used aloe vera in the flaxseed gel. A little research and you should be able to find it. 🙄

[@ifierce1]

Ok, I have to say it. Mucous plug. Us mamas all know what that is! Sorry, didn’t mean to be gross! I just couldn’t not say it LOL

[@SharrellKline]

My hair is looking so great after discovering your videos! Thank you so much. I wish you could see that the last wash day my hair looked just like yours!

[@juanitawhitacre]

I just tried this. My hair LOVES it! So much. Straining it was a pain. I thought there must be a gel in store that is made from flaxseeds. The one I found and am trying out next is Aunt Jackie’s. Just wondered if you tried it? Found at Sally’s

[@colleen6102]

I made the flax gel, but I had a really hard time holding onto to get it on my hair. It get slipping out of my hands and landing on the shower floor. What I did get on my hair gave me great results.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yeah, it is pretty slippery stuff.

[@TracyD2]

Good to see I’m not the only one being a kitchentichian.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

😆😆😆

[@larissakochoo9713]

You have a beautiful & shiny hair naturally.....That's why the result is perfect. ☺👍

[@meganprice8607]

Love your videos!! Have you ever tried this recipe with chia seeds? Does it work?

[@rae-ku6041]

Girl 45 minutes IS CRAZYYY no way it takes that long, I’ve tried the recipe and it only takes about 6 to 7 min to form a gel

[@helenatrojanska8773]

I love the volume and the definition! It's my favourite effect on you hair

[@pattytaylor9110]

Try honey in the gel for stronger hold

[@kimtignor6908]

Thank you so much for making this ❤️...your hair looks great! I believe I might try the Simply Curls one.

[@neolapeterson4011]

Hi. I just signed up. I hope you are still here. I love yoir hair I am going to try this. Thanks

[@lisaannegrif]

Lord girl! Your hair is lovely!

[@elizabethkeen7851]

Why don’t people just use strainers they don’t cost that much 😂

[@iikittydr8503]

THAT HAIR!!, SOOOOO SHINYYY AND DEFINED!!

[@aradbarzilay]

Whane i made th flax gel i like use some of sult to get thicker and concentrated gel.

[@aradbarzilay]

Your hair looks on this video after the difusing like a lion's Mane.

[@free2bkittenforever]

Flaxseed is a humectant, do you think it's ok to use in humid weather?

[@amyauthbert]

Would love to see you try this again 4 years on ☺

[@heatherratliff]

You talk quite a bit in many of your videos about protein and moisture and how your hair can get easily over moisturized. I would love to see a video about the balance between protein and moisture. I’m about one month into CG and still don’t really know what I’m doing!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

This is a great idea!

[@celinelens7260]

did you happen to make the video how to do part your hair?

[@zoeh.4421]

Your hair is so incredibly stunning and your personality is absolutely amazing!! I'm definitely subscribing!!

[@vesch5083]

How does homemade compare to Jessie Curl Rockin Ringlets? Isn't that flaxseed as well?

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I find that due to the high high amount of glycerin in the Jessicurl rockin ringlets, I am only able to use that product in ideal due points. I think the Jessicurl product gives me more curl enhancement, but the homemade FSG is more due point friendly!

[@aliathompson9166]

Can you post the gel recipe?

[@emmagavars6385]

wow I cooked this put it on my hair and my hair went really good moisturized defined and still soft wow thks....

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yeay! I’m glad if this was helpful!

[@sugrmag3]

Zoto's is an industry standard for perms and curl products. Be interesting to see how their products stack up on their own. Also, I like the idea of mixing in a bit of the neutral protein filler and would probably try it with leave in.

[@longyarn4288]

She has a video where she tried the whole line, about a month ago.

[@CarolinaMartinezB]

Wow! Your curls are so pretty but the shine and the healthy look on your hair is B E A U T I F U L!!!! Love it!

[@giuls13]

How does hard hold gel not weigh down your hair?? Usually anything heavier than lighthold weighs down my curls

[@suuzq02]

Beautiful!!!!!!! You are first Anglo person with curly wavy hair Looks AMAZING

[@rellahaire9912]

Are you cooking the flaxseeds whole or are they ground first?

[@jillian3606]

Rella Haire whole !

[@sulagnadeb274]

Love your eye makeup !

[@amberlamplabarge5287]

This is a big help. Just found out I'm allergic to fragrances so I feel like I have zero options!!

[@emzadia]

Hey Sister! † Your hair looks so good today! Where are you announcing your livestreams? I don't want to miss a thing!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Oh Susan you are so so sweet! I tend to accounts them in the community tab on my page! This past month has been really hard for my family and time constraints haven’t allowed me to do a livestream. So you haven’t missed anything! And the goal is to get back to doing them weekly as soon as possible!

[@Cannabidragon]

I've heard 2 cups of water to 1/4 cup of the flaxseeds.. I'm curious to see how your gel comes out. I only boil mine for 15ish mins also. You got me curious now lol also some out honey in their flaxseed gel.

[@suuzq02]

HUMECTANT!!!!!!!!!

[@rachaell7702]

Hey I’m new to this channel and cgm, came across one of your vids while on a worm hole to cg method, and binge watch quite a lot of your videos on your channel, been looking into the flaxseed gel and came across someone else recipe for it, kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGS8pKepg86hjNU ,was wondering if you could please please please do a video with your opinions for this flaxseed gel compared to the other for all of us out here that’s starting our hair journey, I’ve tried loads of different product which I hate because they leave my hair feeling either very producty or greasy, I’m only about a month in 😭😭😭

[@laurenmanley4616]

Do u still recommend Simply Curls flaxseed gel? Do u have a link? Also, do u have this recipe written anywhere? Can't wait to try it!

[@bobbemundt3478]

My suggestion is use a funnel because my consistency was really slimy

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Great suggestion!

[@heidiullrich966]

By far the best gel I have ever used!!! My hair was so curly and it held. I refrigerate it, but even doing that it does go rancid after a week and a half. Will try organic and see if it lengthens it's life.

[@CrystallineKnowledge-zv3gk]

Heidi Ullrich someone else mentioned adding Rosemary essential oil and it helps add a longer shelf life. About 3-4 weeks refrigerated 😊

[@heidiullrich966]

@@CrystallineKnowledge-zv3gk I will try that! Thank you! I tried peppermint oil and that seemed to extend its life also. I never thought of adding Rosemary oil...really appreciate the tip 😊

[@goddessnaturals3688]

Here in 2020 ? .. Thank you for this gal your channel inspired me to start mine, I tried your way and it worked perfectly, thank you ❤️❤️😊keep doing more, am a big fun

[@oliviaa195]

Your hair looks so amazing today😭❤️❤️❤️

[@Ydnis.nedsma]

Wow. You use a lot of products I’m tempted to now try all those instead of the flax seed gel lol. Your hair is very pretty but I want to know how much of positive effects did the flax see did on it.? Also this curls are natural or did you use extra products and tools?

[@bobbemundt3478]

Courtney, can you use this in between shampoos after spritzing hair with water? I have super thick hair that used to be in a pixie, growing out to curly bob

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Sure! However you use stylers is how I would use it!

[@bobbemundt3478]

Ahh thanks for taking the time to answer me. I fixed my flaxseed potion yesterday, I recommend a funnel to get into containers, otherwise what a mess, lol

[@mingroberson4490]

Add 2 T of sugar to your mix, for all the hold you need.

[@jessiestephens3943]

Ming is that teaspoon or tablespoon? Is that per batch of gel? 🙂

[@jessiestephens3943]

Also, at what point do you add the sugar. Thanks 🙂

[@Xstitchtchr]

I am a new to the cgm and love your videos. You are genuine, funny and intelligent. I have fine hair, but unlike your gorgeous mane, I have very low density, above shoulder length. I am pretty sure it is high porosity as well I am struggling to find products that will give my hair hold, yet feel soft. I have tried gels and mousses, yet my hair sticks together like I’ve sprayed it with hair spray and I cannot scrunch out the crunch. I use AG Recoil Creme but the waves (I’m 2abc) fall out after a few hours. Can you suggest what type of products I should look for (not brand names as I live in Canada and cannot get many of the products mentioned on KZbin) or techniques that would give me softness AND hold. I can’t use a leave in as my hair goes stringy. I do use a sulphate free shampoo and the GIOVANNI silk conditioner. Any suggestions would be welcome. I am so close to blow drying and straightening my hair again! Thank you

[@kellienapier7425]

My hair won’t hold water, it feels like straw when I wash it. Help I’ve tried everything

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

What all have you tired? What are you current products? What is your hairs texture? Porosity? Density?

[@kellienapier7425]

I use Hawk coconut milk shampoo and conditioner and a leave in. I tried the HEMP shampoo and conditioner but it made my hair like a rats nest it was so tangly. I wash my hair brush my teeth and it’s dry already.

[@bronwynjones1852]

@@kellienapier7425 , I'm no expert myself, and still experimenting, but without going into too much detail it sounds like you may have high porosity hair because it dries so quickly. For that reason, you need to apply all your products to your hair in the shower while it's still wet. Leave in conditioner, mousse and gel etc. Curly hair needs a balance between moisture and protein, so check your product ingredients. Also, check out Manes by Mel on youtube. Hope you come right soon!

[@azuldragonfly]

Love your hair. Thanks for this video. Will give it a try.💕

[@tremka06]

Great video, what brand is your hand mixer? I'm looking for a red one just like that :)

[@CeciliaF1974]

Have you tried the Olaplex shampoo and conditioner. They claim their silicone is good as its water soluble. Thoughts?

[@catarena8031]

You couldn't have summed up my hair care routine in the intro. A lot of what I do for my hair involves incorporating natural produce as well as using manufactured hair products.

[@91smt]

This looks amazing. Will be preparing the Flaxseed gel. I don't see a link to the essential oils that can be added. Will appreciate if you can share where can I go. Thanks.

[@annadesai4429]

You need to add more flax seeds and boil for just about 10 minutes or less

[@FaithCollins4JC]

I love your hair and i love your shirt Where can i find one

[@prernamarathe6860]

Hey my hair are wavy and a bit curlish not exactly like you. I am in the transition phase of CG method. I just had a question that is Denman brush helpful for enhancing waves bcoz u used the brush. My biggest problem is that my waves don't clump and appear frizzy on the top and curly at the ends. So do u recommend buying Denman brush for wavies curlish hair(2A-2B maybe)

[@billielakes6591]

The brush definitely helps me get clues! It even gives me some spirals!

[@krisyadele.k]

What else can I use instead of Pantyhose?

[@angelafay90]

You have the most beautiful hair 😁

[@sandyziegler4966]

Your hair looks amazing!! Looking forward to your video on how you part your hair as that's a big problem I have been having

[@curliegirliehope]

Wow, I have been watching your videos for a couple days now and the flaxseed really brings out the shine. I have to do this for my hair. What sucks is I had bleached a section of hair in the front of my head and have been dying it purple so that whole section which is about 2 inches wide is so dead, I wonder if the flaxseed would help fix the dryness. Thank you for all of your videos, you are one of my favorites.

[@googo151]

I SEE YOU HAVE A JACUZZI TUB. SWEET!

[@emmagavars6385]

just when I thought ur hair could not get any shinier! I saw this!lol

[@irisl7817]

Your curls look amazing! I've only heard of using flaxseed gel as a way to help hair growth. This is very interesting. I might have to check into making some now that I know of this use as well.

[@derrickjenniferwatkins1394]

Gotta get back to this gel!

[@sophieunicorn4750]

Why does you gel take that long to cook😅 mine takes only about 7 minutes, am I doing something wrong?

[@SM-rp5xd]

Me too, I just wait until it gets a white film over the top. I'd imagine cooking it for longer than that depletes out all the nutrients.

[@blacksunshine4679]

You have so much volume in this video! Love your videos, you've really helped me out. Ty!

[@starlajones5558]

Your curly hair looks beautiful ❤

[@nabdul1523]

Wow your hair is beautiful!!!!

[@hebbbby]

What's the problem wih glycerine?

[@billielakes6591]

Causes frizz in humidity

[@100shiran]

Hi! I wonder if you are supposed to keep the gel in the fridge doesn’t it start to smell bad on the hair after a few hours?

[@Angela-qv8pe]

No not at all!

[@telisataylorcarter4923]

I love your hair this length ‼️🙀‼️

[@shoshanafox727]

This is great. I tried flaxseed gel without adding hard hold gel on top and it didn't hold the waves. I'm going to try this technique today. Really good idea 😀👍