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Make your own hair softener+frizz fighter at home (because you can!)

This gel changed the way my hair looks and feels. It might just be the best thing you have ever used on yours!

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Written By: Pavitra Sampath | Published : April 2, 2015 8:09 PM IST

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I have curly frizzy hair, and the days I have stared at my hair in the mirror wondering when it is finally going to give up the revolt are endless. To help my hair calm down and get those gorgeous, soft curls I have subjected my tresses to a lot -- hair serums, conditioners, leave-in conditioners and a whole variety of shampoos -- but nothing has ever worked for me. To make matters worse my scalp is extremely sensitive to anything but baby shampoo, so trying anything artificial is like paying large sums of money for severe hair fall and an itchy scalp.

So, if you are someone who has the same problem, here's a remedy that worked like magic for me -- the flaxseed-aloe vera anti frizz serum.

What it did for my hair

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Meant to be used as a leave-in conditioner, this gel worked great for me. This serum made my hair soft, less frizzy and gave it that amazing, healthy shine. But the best was, how wonderfully my curls formed and detangled easily (for a person with curly hair detangling is like fighting a losing battle).

Apart from that, this gel, due to its ingredients, also nourishes your scalp, protects it from the damaging rays of the sun and helps reduce hair fall.

The making process

I decided I'd make this gel on a Sunday since I didn't know how much time it would take. To make the gel I bought about 100 grams of flaxseed from my local grocery store and set to work.

What you need:

To make this gel you need a few other ingredients other than flaxseeds. Here they are:

  • Aloe vera gel (fresh is always better),
  • A teaspoon of vitamin E oil - This acts as a preservative and helps the gel last longer. It also nourish your hair shaft, giving it a lovely shine.
  • Few drops of essential oils or rose water -- to give your gel a lovely fragrance.
  • Two cups of filtered water (you can use boiled water too) -- this step is just to make sure that you use clean water and helps the gel last longer,
  • Muslin cloth or a fine metal sieve,
  • Container for the final product,
  • Tongs.

Ratios you need to keep in mind

Add 1/4 cup of flaxseeds to 2 cups of filtered water. As for the aloe vera, add half the amount of aloe vera as the amount of flaxseed gel you get. This will make about 1 cup of gel. To make more, increase the proportions (the amount of flaxseed and water you use). Also, add an appropriate amount of aloe vera once the gel is ready.

How to make the gel

  • Take 1/4 of a cup of flaxseeds and add it to about two cups of filtered water .
  • Now place the vessel on the gas and allow it to boil.
  • Once it comes to a rolling boil, keep stirring the mixture intermittently. You will see the water thickening and a white foamy substance rise to the top. This is the gel forming.
  • Once ready, the liquid will become slightly brown and have a stringy consistency. Make sure it doesn't become too thick because it will solidify further after it cools.
  • Once that is done, take it off the burner and sieve the mixture using a muslin cloth or a fine metal sieve into a container. Towards the end you will see that the flaxseed will still have gel adhering to it. To strain this out, remove the cloth, tie up the ends and use your tongs press out the gel. If you are using a metal sieve, use a ladle to gently press out the excess gel. Make sure you do not use your hands for this step as the mixture will be hot (allowing it to cool will make the gel thicker and more difficult to sieve out).
  • Next, set the gel aside to cool a bit.
  • Once the gel is slightly cooler (it should be comfortably warm) , add aloe vera gel to it.
  • Add a teaspoon of vitamin E oil and a few drops of your favourite essential oil or rose water (I like using rose water because it's cheaper, easier to buy and makes your hair really soft).
  • Now mix all the ingredients and allow the mixture to cool before you use it.

How to use this gel

The flaxseed gel works best when used on damp hair. So, after you have washed your hair, towel dry it and apply the gel. Make sure you apply it on your scalp, the shaft and ends of your hair. To make sure the gel has spread evenly you can run a wide toothed comb through your hair, but considering that your tresses are the weakest when wet, you can give this step a miss if you have brittle hair.

Note: I was a little sceptical initially and didn't know how much to use, but I later realised that being generous with the amount I used worked for me. So apply as much as you need to coat all the strands of your hair. There is no need to rinse out the gel, it is a leave in conditioner.

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Pavitra Sampath

Pavitra Sampath

A Microbiologist and a Hospital Administrator by profession, Pavitra now wants to share her passion for health with the world. A lively, vivacious and kindred soul, with a passion for writing she aims to make all aspects of health non-taboo. You can reach her on ... Read More