Flax seeds produce a gel that works wonderfully on curly, coarse or frizzy hair. It adds shine and tames flyaways. Flax seeds are available at most grocery stores and health food stores. Make sure you get raw, unflavored flax seeds that have not been toasted or flavored with spices.
If you have curly hair, you may find it easier to apply a looser gel.
To define curls, add 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of aloe vera gel. [6] X Research source For extra moisture, add 2 to 3 teaspoons of vegetable glycerine. [7] X Research source Add 9 to 12 drops of your favorite essential oil(s) for fragrance. Lavender, ylang ylang, and rosemary make a wonderful combination. [8] X Research source For damaged hair, add 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil. It will also help preserve the gel for an additional week. [9] X Research source
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Light hold: ½ teaspoon Medium hold: ¾ teaspoon Strong hold: 1 teaspoon
Oily hair: basil, lemongrass, lime, patchouli, tea tree, or thyme Normal, dull, or damaged, hair: peppermint or rosemary Dandruff: clary sage, eucalyptus, patchouli, or tea tree
If possible, try to use fresh aloe vera gel, straight from the leaf. If you use the store-bought kind, make sure that it is 100% pure.
