Calling all Flaxseed gel makers

[SweetlyCurly]

For those of you who use and make this gel..what ingredients are you using that work particularly well for you?

Also question: have any of you used both honey and agave nectar? Is there a difference between the two? I know they are used for hold. I just ran out of honey and I'm wondering if I should try agave nectar.

Any and all input is greatly appreciated.

 

[LadyPBC]

I'm not an expert but I love flaxseed gel. I just follow Naptural85's youtube video. I change up the oils a bit but otherwise - right on point.

 

[iVR]

For those of you who use and make this gel..what ingredients are you using that work particularly well for you? Also question: have any of you used both honey and agave nectar? Is there a difference between the two? I know they are used for hold. I just ran out of honey and I'm wondering if I should try agave nectar. Any and all input is greatly appreciated.

Agave is nothing like honey. I wouldn't use it as a substitute. I use herbs and oil when it make my gel. Flax seed has a weird smell to it when brewed without herbs.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I use aloe to brew my seeds in whenever I make it.

Usually Georges Aloe. I dont add anything for extra hold since FSG works alone for me. Sometimes, I add an oil , sometimes, I do not.

 

[SweetlyCurly]

Agave is nothing like honey. I wouldn't use it as a substitute. I use herbs and oil when it make my gel. Flax seed has a weird smell to it when brewed without herbs.

I'm glad to know. Thanks

 

[ladysaraii]

I'm not an expert but I love flaxseed gel. I just follow Naptural85's youtube video. I change up the oils a bit but otherwise - right on point.

This recipe is the truth. Perfection every time

 

[SweetlyCurly]

The one I've been using for the past 4 months with excellent results is the following:
1/4 flaxseed
2 cups of water
Pinch of Epsom salt
1 tbs of honey
2 tbs of aloe Vera gel
1 tbs of castor oil
Fragrance oil

This hasn't failed me yet

 

[Blairx0]

Soak overnight blend with aloe Vera gel and use

 

[charmtreese]

I use aloe to brew my seeds in whenever I make it. Usually Georges Aloe. I dont add anything for extra hold since FSG works alone for me. Sometimes, I add an oil , sometimes, I do not.

So instead of water you use AVJ? I love George's also, I may try this!

 

[JRiley]

The one I've been using for the past 4 months with excellent results is the following:
1/4 flaxseed
2 cups of water
Pinch of Epsom salt
1 tbs of honey
2 tbs of aloe Vera gel
1 tbs of castor oil
Fragrance oil

This hasn't failed me yet

How do you extract the gel from the seeds? Is there a simple way?

 

[Silverstreaks]

I found that when I boil the seeds, it helps to not let the water get thick. I test to see when the water begins to get slimy. At that point I strain the seeds. Separating the seeds is much easier this way. As the gel cools, it begins to thicken. When it cools to the consistency I like, I add a little aloe Vera juice, a bit of castor oil and a little organic preservative to inhibit mold production. It makes the best detangler and good styling gel.

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[AJellyCake]

How do you extract the gel from the seeds? Is there a simple way?

I use a metal strainer and just pour it through. It separates very easily.

 

[SweetlyCurly]

How do you extract the gel from the seeds? Is there a simple way?

I use a metal strainer. The trick is to not let it get too thick. At the beginning I used the pantyhose but that was a mess. The strainer is fine

 

[Guinan]

I follow Naptural85's method also, but only for the measurements. I use different oils. I add peppermint oil and JBCO oil. Next month I plan on using lavender oil and olive oil.

I still have to use my eco styler gel for my edges b/c the flaxseed gel doesnt have enough hold for my edges.

 

[Guinan]

I've have difficulty trying to figure out when to strain it. When it's too "cook", it's almost impossible for me to get it through the strainer; however, I prefer that consistency.

 

[Nayna]

I use Naptural's method as well. For some reason the pantyhose and the regular strainer doesn't work for me either. I use that net that onions come in lol. Everyone is correct, don't allow it to get too think or it will be awful. I never thought to use aloe... I'm going to try that next.

 

[Amarilles]

Question for the flaxseed gel makers!

How long do you keep reusing your seeds for? I realized today that I've been making my gel with the same batch of seeds for a good 5-6 months now (the seeds kept in the fridge of course) and I'm wondering if they go bad ever? How often should one be changing them?

 

[bronzephoenix]

Soak overnight blend with aloe Vera gel and use

Are saying soak the seeds overnight?

 

[ajargon02]

Are saying soak the seeds overnight?

That's the "cold" method. You can boil them for like 5 min and get the same results.

 

[bronzephoenix]

That's the "cold" method. You can boil them for like 5 min and get the same results.

Right. I've always boiled. I'd heard of pre-soaking to release more mucilage, just never got around to trying it.

If I knew I could throw them in water overnight and wake up to gel though?? *wide eyes* I'd probably do it that way from now on (laziness). I'm going to experiment tonight since I need another batch anyway.

 

[werenumber2]

I follow Naptural85's recipe and include a few drops of Shescentit's Carrot Seed and Pumpkin Defrizzer Oil as a natural preservative and to add scent.