Homemade Hair Custard Recipes
Flax Seed Gel
Strainer or stocking sock Wood spoon Bowl or air tight container ( you can use an old product container and place stocking sock over the top part to strain it) 2 cups of water 1/4 or 1/2 cup of flax seed (linseed) depending on how thick you want it 1 tblsp pf aloe vera gel (optional) 3 drops of essential oil (optional) You can also add other oils (optional) Pour 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of flax seed into a pot, on low/medium bring it to a boil stirring flax seed often with preferably a wood spoon. Turn off heat when a white frothy gel like liquid forms (it will have a raw egg white consistency). Continue stirring while it simmers. Place strainer or stocking sock on top of your bowl or container and pour mixture in. Let it cool down, add aloe gel and essential oil. Proceed to use gel while hair is cleansed and damp :). Place the rest of the gel in an air tight container. The shelf life is 12-14 in the refrigerator . Place used flax seeds in a container and place in fridge to use them again
Benefits
Leaves hair soft, shiny, and moisturized Promotes hair growth You can reuse the flax seeds Cost effective (more for your money) Nourishing for the hair rich in omega 3 Gives great curl definition Gives hold with no crunch/non flaking/not drying to the hair/doesn’t cause breakage/or shedding Fast drying Great for wash n go’s/sleek styles/twists and twist outs and sets the twists once dry for a lovely twist out Mixes well with oils/conditioners/ many products All natural..organic. A lot of reviews compare it to Kinky Curly’s Knot Today, but say Flax seed Gel is actually better
Coconut, avocado, and rosemary Hair Mask
Into a high speed blender, add the diced up avocado, coconut oil and aloe vera gel. Blend till smooth, without any lumps. Pour the mixture into a bowl then stir in the rosemary essential oil. Your DIY coconut hair mask is ready! Now all you have to do is stand over your bathroom sink, section your hair and coat it generously with the DIY coconut oil hair mask. Make sure your whole scalp is covered, then smear the mixture on your hair length. Tie your hair up and cover it with a shower cap. Let it sit for about 15 minutes. When the time is up, rinse off very well using tepid water then shampoo as usual