https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/linseed-anti-frizz-styling-gel • Posted by Creative Publishing international
Based on nourishing linseeds, this fast-drying styling gel moisturizes hair and defines curls without stiffness or crunchiness. Very simple to create and using only a couple of inexpensive store-cupboard ingredients, it’s a recipe that deserves to be tried out by anyone with hard-to-tame wavy or curly hair. Makes approx. 500ml (17fl oz) SAFE STORAGE If you do not add a preservative, make and use fresh. Keeps for up to 3 days when stored in the fridge. Otherwise, store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Keeps for up to 3 months. HOW TO APPLY After shampooing, apply the gel to damp hair and either leave to dry naturally or blow-dry hair using a diffuser. Tip! You can also dilute the gel to use as a sprayable version, in which case you will need to ensure that you add additional preservative to the larger volume of liquid.
Based on nourishing linseeds, this fast-drying styling gel moisturizes hair and defines curls without stiffness or crunchiness. Very simple to create and using only a couple of inexpensive store-cupboard ingredients, it’s a recipe that deserves to be tried out by anyone with hard-to-tame wavy or curly hair. Makes approx. 500ml (17fl oz) SAFE STORAGE If you do not add a preservative, make and use fresh. Keeps for up to 3 days when stored in the fridge. Otherwise, store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Keeps for up to 3 months. HOW TO APPLY After shampooing, apply the gel to damp hair and either leave to dry naturally or blow-dry hair using a diffuser. Tip! You can also dilute the gel to use as a sprayable version, in which case you will need to ensure that you add additional preservative to the larger volume of liquid.
Weigh out the linseeds (flaxseeds), and measure the water into a jug. Pour the linseeds and water into a pan, and heat to 70–80°C (158–176°F).
Simmer for about 30 minutes. The mixture will thicken and gain an increasingly gel-like consistency the longer you leave it, but this varies depending on the seeds’ freshness.
Pour the mixture into a sieve (sifter) and allow the gel to drip into a bowl, leaving behind the linseed husks. You can use a spoon
If you plan to keep the gel for further use, weigh the sieved gel and add preservative (as per the Ingredients list). Pour into a sterilized, airtight jar, and label as usual.