How to Make a Natural Curl Defining Cream with Hold

If you are going natural and need a product to define your curls and control frizz, curl defining cream is something you need.

Ingredients

Method 1: Flaxseed gel

  • 2 cups of Water
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup of Flax seed
  • 1 tbsp of Aloe Vera Gel (optional)
  • Essential oil (optional)

Method 2: Conditioner and Aloe Vera Cream

  • 6 tbsp Moisturizing conditioner
  • 3/4 cup Aloe Vera gel
  • 2 pinches Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Olive oil
  • Essential oil (optional)
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Flaxseed Gel

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    Gather your ingredients and equipment.
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    Pour the water and the flax seeds into a pot, bring your stove to low/medium heat and bring your mixture to a boil stirring the flaxseed often, and gently, with the wooden spoon
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    Turn off heat when a white frothy gel like liquid forms (it will have a raw egg white consistency).
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    Continue stirring while it simmers. Put the strainer on top of your bowl or container and pour the mixture in.
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    Let it cool down, and, if you want to, add aloe gel and essential oil
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    Keep the leftover flaxseeds in a zip lock bag for another use or two
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    Apply the gel. Use gel while hair is clean and damp to wet. It may be goopy, so you may have to adjust the recipe a bit by increasing or decreasing the amount of flax seed as you create it.
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    You may need to add some additional ingredients to your gel depending your requirements:
    • If not moist enough you can add olive oil to your mix for a more nourishing gel.
    • If your gel is too thin, try adding a bit more flaxseed to your next batch, add a touch of honey or experiment with a teaspoon of xanthan gum for a thickener.
    • If your gel smells, adding an essential oil can make your gel and hair smell better
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Conditioner and Aloe Vera Cream

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    Gather your ingredients and equipment.
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    Mix all ingredients. Consistency should be lighter than a gel, but slightly thicker than your average styling cream.
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    Store in a jar or tub for later use. This doesn't need to be refrigerated
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    Apply the gel.
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Warnings

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Things You'll Need

Method 1: Flaxseed gel

  • Pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Strainer (fine mesh)
  • Bowl or Ai tight container

Method 2: Conditioner and Aloe Vera Cream

  • Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Tub or Jar


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Categories: Homemade Hair Care Products | Curling Hair
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