Organic Flaxseed Hair Gel: Best Plant-Based Solution for Curly Hair

With so many opinions and products out there, finding a natural curly hair solution can feel daunting. Flaxseed Hair Gel makes caring for wavy and curly hair easy and enjoyable. At A Simple Planet, we believe the simplest solutions are found in nature, and for those with curly locks, our organic plant-based Flaxseed Hair Gel is one of our favorite examples of simple, natural hair care.

What's flaxseed and why use it? Flaxseed is an ancient ingredient that provides important vitamins and minerals, protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. It can lower cholesterol, improve digestive health, and reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers. With all those benefits for the body, it's no surprise flaxseed also offers real benefits for hair, especially curls.

Natural flaxseed hair gel is made by combining two simple ingredients: flaxseeds and water. Other ingredients can increase the product's benefits, so ours is infused with organic aloe vera for stronger, shinier hair. It comes in scented and unscented varieties, using only organic essential oils for fragrance, is made in small batches from natural plant-based ingredients, and has a shelf life of six months.

Curly hair benefits. Curly hair is naturally drier than straight hair, because the natural oils from the scalp travel more easily down a straight hair shaft. Curls need help from products to deliver moisture. Flaxseeds naturally contain omega-3 fatty acids, which aid hydration and elasticity, and vitamin E, which moisturizes the scalp while protecting hair from free radicals and reducing inflammation. The benefits include added hydration, less dandruff, less breakage, hair growth, and less frizz.

Creating curl clumps is essential to enhancing natural curl patterns and reducing frizz, and gels are particularly good at promoting clumping. Many drugstore gels contain long lists of unfamiliar ingredients that harden clumps, dry out curls, and create more frizz. Ours has a short list of natural, familiar ingredients, free from silicones, phthalates, artificial colors, and fragrances. It promotes curl patterns without hardening or drying your hair, with a medium hold that still leaves plenty of movement.

How to use it: wash and condition, apply evenly, then air dry or use a diffuser, avoiding touching your hair as it dries. Flaxseed gel can go on wet or dry hair, but applying to wet hair helps it penetrate the hair shaft and maximize its benefits. It can be a one-and-done product, though some curl types need more. If your hair needs extra moisture, apply a leave-in conditioner or our Curl Cream first. Mix in our Protein Elixir if your hair needs extra strength. Do a patch test 24 hours before first use.