Kitchen herbalism · Low tox
Flaxseed hair gel
Your son wants gel like the big kids. You want ingredients you can pronounce.
1 bottleMakes
15 minTime
2Ingredients
Watch the videoWelcome to the flaxseed compromise.
If you're cutting down on products with long ingredient lists at home, this is an easy first swap.
It holds curls, tames frizz and washes out easily.
The recipe
Metric, with cups in bracketsIngredients
- 2 tbsp whole flaxseeds
- 250ml (1 cup) water
- A few drops of essential oiloptional
Method
Bring the flaxseeds and water to the boil, then simmer for 7 to 10 minutes until it turns thick, like egg white.
Strain through a fine sieve while it's still warm.
Stir in a few drops of essential oil if you like.
Pour into a pump bottle and keep it in the fridge. It lasts at least a month.
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