Flax seed gel

**mira-chan** · November 8th, 2008, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by kwaniesiam

So how do you store this and how long does it keep for? I'm going to experiment next weekend, I should have used up all of my aloe gel by then.

I stored mine in the fridge. It was ok for about a week without any preservatives.

**nayver** · November 9th, 2008, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by kwaniesiam

So how do you store this and how long does it keep for? I'm going to experiment next weekend, I should have used up all of my aloe gel by then.

You can add some EO of your choice. That will make it last for weeks. Keep it always in the fridge.

**meganb990** · November 10th, 2008, 07:56 PM

I keep mine in the fridge for a week or so.

**Aries_jb** · November 10th, 2008, 09:35 PM

How do you know when it has gone bad? Does it mold? Smell?

**Samikha** · November 11th, 2008, 03:25 AM

Originally Posted by Aries_jb

How do you know when it has gone bad? Does it mold? Smell?

My gel had a slight scent to it, but not much - I decided it had gone bad when the smell went sort of icky-sweetish. I can't really explain it, but if it happens you'll recognize it.

**longhairedfairy** · November 12th, 2008, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by nayver

I don't think is a good idea. It is better with the entire seeds. (I don't know is this is the right word) Otherwise you will have like a mash and the residues will remain on your hair.

Even if it's strained with nylon stockings? I don't want to have to try to get all those little bits out of my hair, lol.

**nayver** · November 13th, 2008, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by longhairedfairy

Even if it's strained with nylon stockings? I don't want to have to try to get all those little bits out of my hair, lol.

I've always used the entire seeds and have strained them with a regular strainer. Maybe the nylon stockings is a good idea, but you have to do it while the mix is still very hot and liquid.

**ljkforu** · November 13th, 2008, 02:32 AM

Originally Posted by meganb990

Thank you all for your responses. Yes nayver I do enjoy the flaxseed gel very much as well. Carloota no problem I actually got the idea from a forum on naturally curly. com, trust me I made a big mess the time I tried before usingt the panty hose method

. Mira-chan you have beautiful hair unfortunatly mine is not very long at long I wish I could pull mine up in a bun but due to the short length I can't so I'm trying to wait it out and be patient

. Kwaniesiam yes I used the whole flaxseeds the ones you can eat.

I've used Flax seed gel since the 80's, I copied an Aveda recipe. I think it is great to spike hair and such. Definately rivals commericial products. Let us know if the Jojoba drops eliminate the crunchy flakies.

**ljkforu** · November 13th, 2008, 02:34 AM

Use rosehip tea as the water and add a little vit E and you'll have natural preservatives.

**Atlantic** · January 29th, 2009, 01:32 PM

I am going to try making flax seed gel for the first time. I already have some brown linseed, but I noticed golden linseed in the shop as well. Is there any reason to prefer one over the other?