✨ Flaxseed Gel vs. Chia Seed Gel: Which One Should You Try First?

🧖🏽‍♀️ My Curl Story With Flaxseed Gel

Listen, I made a batch of flaxseed gel on the stove and didn’t expect it to work like this. My curls were poppin’, shiny, and soft—but still had hold. And here’s the best part: I didn’t need to reapply anything for days. Just bonnet, refresh with water, and go. If you’ve been curious about making your own gel at home, this is your sign.

Let’s talk about flaxseed vs. chia seed gel—because yes, you can make both, and they’re game changers for natural hair.

🌰 Why Try Homemade Gels?

These DIY gels are:

• All-natural (no fillers or alcohols drying your curls)
• Packed with nutrients
• Inexpensive to make
• Customizable with oils or essential oils
• Easy to store for up to 2 weeks in the fridge

💧 Flaxseed Gel Recipe (The One That Got Me Hooked)

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup whole flaxseeds
• 2 cups water
• (Optional) A few drops of lavender or rosemary essential oil
• (Optional) 1 tsp aloe vera gel or a few drops of your fave carrier oil

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, bring flaxseeds and water to a boil.
2. Stir often to keep seeds from sticking. Let simmer for 8–10 minutes, until it forms a gel-like consistency.
3. Remove from heat and strain after about 20-30 minutes using a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or stocking while cool to handle (it thickens fast!).
4. Let cool, then stir in any optional oils or aloe vera.
5. Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 15 days.

Chia Seed Gel Recipe (A Close Second!)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup warm water
• (Optional) 1 tsp honey for added moisture
• (Optional) A few drops of tea tree or peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

1. Mix chia seeds and warm water in a jar or container.
2. Let sit for 20–30 minutes, shaking or stirring occasionally.
3. Once it thickens to a gel-like consistency, strain (optional, depending on texture preference).
4. Stir in optional ingredients.
5. Store in the fridge for up to a week.

🥇 Which Gel Wins?

Honestly, both are amazing! Flaxseed gel won my heart. It gave my hair a soft hold, lasting shine, and defined curls for days. Chia gel is great too, especially if you want something even more moisturizing and super easy to whip up without cooking.

Pro Tip: You can even combine both gels to get the best of both worlds.

🗣️ Final Thoughts:

Your curls deserve ingredients that love on them—and flaxseed and chia seed gels do just that. No buildup, no crunch, just healthy, defined, moisturized hair. If you’re ready to try something simple and effective, start here. I promise—your hair will thank you.