2. Heat the soaked flax seeds in 2 cups of water. Drain the excess water that was use to soak these seeds.

3. Bring it to boil and reduce to heat to simmer.

4. Cook the seeds until your see the gel like consistency. Keep stirring often so that it doesn’t stick to the pan.

5. The longer you cook the seeds, the thicker the gel gets. For medium hold, cook for 4 minutes and you will have consistency like honey. For curly hair, loose gel works very well.

6. Strain the gel using a filter. Pour it into a bowl, and press out any excess from the seeds.

7. You can these for the extra oomph factor:

• For better curls – 1 tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel.
• Additional moisture – 2 to 3 teaspoons for vegetable glycerine.
• For fragrance – 10-12 drops of your favourite essential oils like lavender or rosemary or ylang ylang oil.
• To treat damaged hair, 1 teaspoon of Vitamin E oil.

8. Transfer the contents to a bottle.

9. You can now use the gel on dry or damp hair.

10. Store this gel in the fridge and finish it in a week.

How to Apply Hair Gel for Men!

Hair gel is a great product for men if used right. It can go wrong if not used right. If you put on too much, it becomes very crunchy and sticky. Here are a few tips on how to apply hair gel for men:

Wash your hair and towel dry your hair.

Take a coin-sized amount of gel and rub into your hair thoroughly.

Ensure you used up and down movement to make sure the gel is equally spread.

Let it dry automatically if you want it spiked or for a messy look.

How to Apply Hair Gel For Women!

Here are a few tips on how to apply hair gel for women:

1. Shampoo and condition your hair as usual.
2. Towel dry your hair and drain the excess water. Gel works well on damp hair. Too much water will run down the gel.
3. If you don’t have time to wash your hair, just damp your hair before applying the hair gel.
4. Choose the right kind of gel for your hair and take a small amount of gel into the palm of your hand.
5. Rub your hands so that the gel is evenly distributed on both palms equally.
6. Apply the gel to your hair evenly and brush your hair.
7. As the gel dries, style your hair as desired. You could use your hands, comb or a blow drier to style your hair.
8. Voila! You’re ready!

We know how easy it is to use a hair gel, now let’s see what happens if used excessively and some of the side effects of using a hair gel.