Make Your Own Hair Gel

Hair gels are used to control the unmanageable hair and hold them in place.Some people use
them frequently before. going out. Though it gives a well groomed look but,have you ever thought of the chemical contents of the gel and what harm its gonna do to our mane.There are certain methods by which we can make these gels in our own home.The good thing about it is that we are going to use all products that are easily available in our kitchen.So, now you need not worry about your hair being exposed to harmful chemicals.

So lets have a look on how to prepare these hair gels.

Method 1:

• Take a saucepan and fill with fresh water.
• To it add 1/2 teaspoon of gelatin and simmer the gas stove, let it get thick.
• Switch off the gas after you get the desired consistency and allow it to cool.
• Now you add 2 drops of essential oils like grape seed oil or vitamin E oil.Grape seed oil acts as preservative.
• Blend well and store it an air tight container.
• This gel can be refrigerated and can be used for 2 weeks.However, prepare in small batches as its always good to use a fresh gel.

Method 2:

• In a saucepan, take some fresh water and add 1/4 cup of flax seeds to it.
• Bring it to a boil and wait till it thickens. This will now look like egg white consistency.
• Turn of the gas after you get the desired thickness and allow it to cool.
• Now, mix 1/3 rd part of aloe vera gel to 1 part of flax seed gel and mix well.At this step any essential oil can also be used.
• Can be refrigerated and stored for 2 weeks.

Do you have any other method of making hair gels?? Have you made your own hair gel at home?How was your experience with them please, share.

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