How to Make Flaxseed Gel for Hair Growth + DIY Flaxseed Gel Hair Mask Recipe

If you’re a DIY hair care beauty, then you must know how to make flaxseed gel for hair growth! I’ll be sharing the exact recipe that I use and also, you’ll find a DIY flaxseed gel hair mask that works wonders!

What is Flaxseed Gel?

First things first, you need to know what flaxseed gel is.

Flaxseed gel is made by cooking or processing flaxseeds to release their natural oils/fatty acids.

The heat helps bring out a thick gelatinous substance, known as flaxseed gel. It is not sticky but gel-like.

Benefits of Flaxseed Gel for Hair Growth & More

Flaxseed gel is widely used in the DIY hair care world as a natural hair gel, detangler, styler and hair mask.

Here are some of the benefits of flaxseed gel for hair growth & more:

🤎 Boosts hair growth – Flaxseeds not only give you longer thicker hair when eaten but also when applied to your scalp! It contains a boatload of nutrients including antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. All of this helps maintain a healthy scalp environment, hence facilitating the production of healthier, stronger and longer hair strands.

🤎 Reduces frizz – Using flaxseed gel as a hair styler helps clump curls and coils easily, more than other styling products, which helps keep hair sleek and non-frizzy. It can be used as a hair gel to remove baby hairs out of the way.

🤎 Easy detangling – Have a hard time getting the tangles out? Apply flaxseed gel onto freshly washed and conditioned hair and then your hair will become smooth and easier to work with! Detangling becomes so much easier.

🤎 Seals moisture into the hair – For dry hair, spray your hair with a natural hair spray or even just water to make it damp then coat it with flaxseed gel. This helps seal moisture into the hair strands and shaft, helps hair look more hydrated and healthier.

🤎 Soothes your scalp – Since flaxseed gel is rich in fatty acids and moisture, it helps give an irritated and itchy scalp a cooling and soothing sensation that helps calm it down.

🤎 Repairs damaged hair – Flaxseed is rich in Vitamin E and omega 3 fatty acids. These nutrients deeply nourish & moisturize dry and damaged hair, returning it back to its original luster. Vitamin E also fends of oxidative damage which makes hair strands dry and lifeless.

🤎 Increases elasticity – By making your hair easier to work, flaxseed gel helps promote elasticity and strength which prevents easy hair breakage and damage.

🤎 Adds shine – Those with dull locks can help add a beautiful shine and sheen to their hair strands by using flaxseed gel in their usual hair care routine. This is due to its Vitamin E and fatty acid content.

Now let’s see how to make flaxseed gel for hair growth below. It’s easy!

How to Make Flaxseed Gel for Hair Growth

What you Need

• ¼ cup flaxseeds (where to get it)
• 2-3 cups filtered water
• Cheesecloth (where to get it)
• Induction safe pot (where to get it) 
• Wooden spoon for stirring (where to get it)
• Glass bowl (where to get it)
• Induction stove (where to get it) or regular gas stove
• Glass storage container (where to get it)
• Optional: Optiphen Plus preservative (where to get it)

Directions

1. Into a pot, add 3 cups of filtered water and bring it to a boil.
2. Add ¼ cup of flaxseeds and stir while allowing it to boil.
3. Reduce heat and allow it to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens and turns into a gel-like consistency.
4. Remove from heat and let it cool down completely then strain using a cheesecloth to separate the seeds from the liquid so you filter out only the flaxseed gel.
5. Store in a glass jar and refrigerate to lengthen shelf life. It lasts 5-7 days in the refrigerator, then you should freeze it in a silicone mold. You can add a preservative to lengthen its shelf life in the refrigerator. I used Optiphen Plus.
6. You can use this flaxseed gel in any hair care recipes including a flaxseed gel hair mask as I’ll show you below!
7. The leftover flaxseeds are still edible! They can be blended into smoothies or protein shakes. You can also discard them in your compost bin!

DIY Flaxseed Gel Hair Mask for Hair Growth

This DIY flaxseed gel hair mask not only boosts beautiful hair growth but also, strengthens, hydrates, adds shine and protects your hair strands from wear and tear.

Here’s the recipe:

What you Need

• ½ cup of flaxseed gel
• 1 tbsp castor oil (where to get it)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (where to get it)
• 7 drops lavender essential oil (where to get it)
• 7 drops rosemary essential oil (where to get it)
• 7 drops peppermint essential oil (where to get it)

Directions

1. You will need your homemade flaxseed gel (recipe above). Add it to a bowl.
2. Next, add castor oil and coconut oil followed by all the essential oils.
3. Stir well to combine.
4. Transfer into a glass storage container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Adding a preservative can help it last longer.

How to Use

• Gently massage the flaxseed gel hair mask onto your scalp for 2-3 minutes using your finger pads.
• Once your entire scalp is saturated, distribute the hair mask to your hair length and tips.
• Tie your hair up and cover it with a shower cap.
• Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes.
• When the time is up, rinse it off with water and then wash your hair as usual using shampoo and conditioner.
• Repeat once a week.

Now that you know how to make flaxseed gel for hair growth plus whip up a flaxseed gel hair mask for hair growth, I’m SUPER excited for you to actually try it out! Share your thoughts in the comments below!