Aloe Flaxseed Curl-Defining Leave-In
Intermediate 30 min
dry hair hydration

Aloe Flaxseed Curl-Defining Leave-In

The DIY gel for curly, wavy, coily hair. Aloe + flaxseed = natural slip without crunch, defined curls without sticky residue.

Recipe by Tattvalogy DIY Lab · @tattvalogy

What You'll Need

Step-by-Step

  1. Simmer 2 tbsp flaxseeds + 1 cup water on medium, stirring constantly.
  2. After 7-10 min, water turns gel-like; once it coats the spoon, remove from heat (don't overcook - rubbery).
  3. Strain through muslin into a bowl, squeezing for max gel; discard seeds.
  4. Cool completely (~15 min).Add 3 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel + 1 tsp Jojoba Oil + 1 tsp Vegetable Glycerin + 5 drops Vitamin E Oil; whisk smooth.
  5. Transfer to a squeeze bottle/jar (~150ml).
  6. Apply: on damp washed hair, scrunch generous amount into curls mid-length to ends, section by section. Avoid scalp.
  7. Air dry or diffuse on low; scrunch out the soft cast once dry.
  8. Frequency: After every wash.
  9. Storage: Refrigerate; within 7-10 days (spoils faster than store gels).

Pro Tips

Too thick? Dilute with rose water. For 4c/coily hair, layer over a leave-in conditioner. The cast looks odd then scrunches out beautifully.

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