1. Flaxseed and Marshmallow Root Hair Gel:
Ingredients:
1/4 cup flaxseeds
2 cups distilled water
1 tablespoon marshmallow root
1-2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
Essential oils (optional)
Instructions:
Boil the marshmallow root and flaxseeds in 2 cups of water until you get a gel-like consistency.
Strain the mixture using a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
Mix in aloe vera gel and essential oils if desired.
Store in a glass container in the refrigerator.
2. Agar Agar Hair Gel:
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon agar agar powder
2 cups distilled water
1-2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
Essential oils (optional)
Instructions:
Dissolve the agar agar powder in 2 cups of water and heat the mixture until it thickens.
Allow the mixture to cool and set.
Blend the set agar agar mixture to create a gel-like consistency.
Mix in aloe vera gel and essential oils if desired.
Store in a glass container in the refrigerator.
3. Chia Seed Hair Gel:
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup distilled water
1-2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
Essential oils (optional)
Instructions:
Combine chia seeds and water in a jar and let them sit for a few hours or overnight to form a gel.
Blend the chia seed mixture to achieve a smoother texture.
Mix in aloe vera gel and essential oils if desired.
Store in a glass container in the refrigerator.
4. Gelatin Hair Gel:
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1 cup distilled water
1-2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
Essential oils (optional)
Instructions:
Dissolve the gelatin in 1 cup of warm water.
Allow the mixture to cool and set.
Blend the set gelatin mixture to create a gel-like consistency.
Mix in aloe vera gel and essential oils if desired.
Store in a glass container in the refrigerator.
These recipes provide alternatives to flaxseed-based hair gels and can be customised with essential oils for fragrance and potential additional benefits. Always perform a patch test before using any new homemade hair product to ensure you don’t experience any adverse reactions. Remember that homemade hair gels may have shorter shelf lives compared to commercial products due to the absence of preservatives, so it’s recommended to make smaller batches and store them in the refrigerator.