This is the youtube video by Naptural85 showing how to make the gel.  The video unfortunately doesn't play well, but if you're in a patient mood check it out or google some other video on how to make flax seed gel ;-)

So last weekend while I was being super not productive I discovered Naptural85 on youtube, and became inspired to make some flax seed gel for my hair.  The gel is made purely from flax seeds and water.  The gel was very easy to make and took about 10mins total (start to clean up which included washing a pot, cup and spoon).  I used it today on a twist out.  After co-washing my hair I put leave-in on and then the gel and went to twisting.  I'll let you know the results tomorrow after I take my twists down.  So far I like the gel; it is all natural and super cheap (yesterday I bought 1/2 a pound of flax seed at Rosewood supermarket for less than $2, and a half a pound is a ton for our purposes).  I applied quite a bit as I am heavy handed when it comes to products, and there are currently no white flakes which is awesome.  

To make the gel you will need:                                         

1/4c. flax seeds (you can get this from a health food market)

2c. water

1 pot

1 air tight container to store it in

1 container to pour it in (I used a cup, you can use you the same container that you are storing it in)

1 sheer pantyhose (I used a cheap knee high)

1 pair of tongs (I don't own any so I used two knives and got creative)

10mins of free time

Pour the flax seeds and water into the pot and boil.  Place the panty hose opening around the brim of your "pour into" container (cup).  Stir flax seed mixutre constantly once boiling begins.  The water will begin to thicken and a white foam will begin to form on the top.  Once the water is thick but still liquid remove the pot from heat and pour some of the water/seeds into the panty hose (about 5mins after boiling begins).  Lift panty hose above the liquid level and use the tongs (knives for me) to squeeze excess gel out.  Pour the liquid into your "storage container."  Re-place the panty hose around the cup and pour the remainder of seeds from the pot into the panty hose and squeeze with tongs.  Add what you get to your mixture in the "storage container."  There you have it.  Seal your container and place in the refrigerator.  The gel will harden as it cools.  If you'd like you can add some essential oils and such.  I figured I'd start pure and go back and add oils and such later on if I decide to continue making the gel.  

Well, happy gel making.  Say goodbye to unhealthy chemicals and preservatives and hello to all natural goodness.  I'll be back tomorrow with the results ;-)

Tootles for now