Natural DIY Brazilian Blowout Alternative
Ingredients
- 1 cup flaxseeds
- 2 cups water
- 4–6 whole cloves
- 1 small piece fresh ginger (about 1 inch / 2–3 cm)
- 1 fresh aloe vera leaf (or approximately ½ cup fresh aloe vera gel)
Instructions
Add the flaxseeds, water, whole cloves, and fresh ginger to a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until it thickens into a gel-like consistency.
Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly. Strain the gel through a clean cloth or fine mesh strainer.
Cut open the aloe vera leaf, scoop out the gel, and blend until smooth. Mix the blended aloe vera into the strained flaxseed gel until fully combined.
You can store the mixture in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For maximum freshness, consider making half a batch.
Apply the mixture to slightly damp hair after showering. Let it dry and leave it on overnight and rinse it out the following morning.
If you have curly, thick, or very frizzy hair, you can also apply a small amount as a leave-in treatment to help smooth frizz and add shine.
Source: Instagram, Tessa (@tessapeay)
