Loved this video cuz i make a plain flaxseed gel boiled in aloe juice. I bring my flaxseed to a boil and soon as i see the gel forming i turn it off and let it sit for 30-45min, this way you dont worry about burning yourself and can really go in on squeezing all the good stuff out. I am mos sedinetly gonna try this infused version. Cant wait to try it, THANKS so much for sharing 😊
TFS I just strain mine with a regular kitchen strainer but it has to be hot or it won't go through. For me I don't have time to do that stocking strain thing...😂😂😂😂
I would just pour everything in your white bowl. Get a metal strainer and strain flaxseed gel and marshmallow concoction into your bowl. Adding everything else into bowl. Then id use the jar.
ohhhhhhhhhhhh thx for sharing this wonderful tidbit. I will modify for me and try it out on my thick, thick, tress and get back with you on how it turned out for me
Anything water based- use a perseverative. And to answer the person above's answer: Geogard ECT works well on persevering substances containing film forming humectants (aka plant gels)
This is a great recipe, does it really last 6 months in the fridge? Other recipes say only 2-3 weeks (but I noticed that they only use flaxseed, and other essential oils) does the addition of the marshmallow root make it last longer. I would like to make this but feel it would go to waste as I wouldn't use it every day. Thank you!
Looks great!! Excited to try this recipe. Wondering why you don't use a 3" mesh strainer instead of knee highs?? I think it'd be a lot easier using a strainer.😉
Great video, when I first used marshmallow root and flaxseed, I combined them while cooking and the gel was too thick to strain, I will try your method, looks like I may have better luck doing that way. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching! I hope it works for you as well as it did for me! I find applying the pressure through a more flexible material (nylons vs muslin cloth) works better for consistencies like this ;)
The problem I have with flax gel is that it flakes horribly when it dries on my hair. It a fine, dusty flake that covers my shoulders. Other than that, it's great for definition, but the flaking is a deal-breaker. Doesn't your home-made flax gel flake?
I had that problem too! it was really annoying... what I did to get rid of the flaking was to add about a teaspoon of olive oil or coconut oil to my pot of flaxseed while it was boiling. and I put a leave in conditioner on my hair (and sometimes oil, but that's optional) before applying the flaxseed gel. Adding a small amount of honey (like 1/4 of a teaspoon) to my boiling pot of flaxseed also helped with the flakes, but don't add too much because it might make your hair really hard. try that out? if you do let me know how it worked for you!
You could try a little Castor Oil mixed with A thinner oil basically do the Loc method and then apply the flaxseed Gel after your leave in and oils of your choice.
How long did you keep the product? I made some and it went rancid very quickly. Less than a week. But it also wasn't refrigerated. I left it under the bathroom vanity.. yeah, not a smart move on my part.🤓 I'll have to consider adding a REAL preservative. Vitamin E and essential oils are antioxidants, NOT preservatives.
Yeah if you keep it in the refrigerator it wont start to go rancid for at least 2 weeks (and sometimes I'll use it up to 3 weeks). and if I add tea tree essential oil I can keep it for up to a week longer.
newphillygirl I used potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate because they are food grade preservatives that have served me very well in my personal lubricant line.
I tried this method with the root only but i used too much water and didn’t get any thick consistency. It looks more like a tea now. Does it have any benefits still? I was going to mix it with aloe Vera and other proteins. Or is it best to just throw it out?
I leave it on! It is very conditioning for your hair (and your hands when making it!) - this recipe is designed for more of a holding and defining effect i.e. holding and defining curls that won't get frizzy throughout the day
Hey Rachel, Marshmallow root is a wonderful demulcent (relieving irritation and inflammation) herb that has a gelatinous feel (when boiled!) hence why I add it to this concoction!
Try a coffee press (aka French press) to squeeze the gel from the seeds. That's what I use. Simple and no messy stockings.
Non-random Earthling thanks so much for this!
great idea!
Or a vegan milk bag or filter😉
ooh and I have one! Will do.
I was just looking at a potato ricer for this!!! Great idea!!
Strain while it’s hot in a regular strainer. Super easy!!
Yes ma'am... Can you use marshmallow powder form?
Loved this video cuz i make a plain flaxseed gel boiled in aloe juice. I bring my flaxseed to a boil and soon as i see the gel forming i turn it off and let it sit for 30-45min, this way you dont worry about burning yourself and can really go in on squeezing all the good stuff out. I am mos sedinetly gonna try this infused version. Cant wait to try it, THANKS so much for sharing 😊
TFS I just strain mine with a regular kitchen strainer but it has to be hot or it won't go through. For me I don't have time to do that stocking strain thing...😂😂😂😂
I would just pour everything in your white bowl. Get a metal strainer and strain flaxseed gel and marshmallow concoction into your bowl. Adding everything else into bowl. Then id use the jar.
That's what I do.
Can I use Marshmallow Root " Powder " version ? instead of the grated one? and If so how would I add it? Nice Video by the way Thanks..
ohhhhhhhhhhhh thx for sharing this wonderful tidbit. I will modify for me and try it out on my thick, thick, tress and get back with you on how it turned out for me
You can strain it with a stocking cold. It's way easier to squeeze it all out!
If you use water you should also use a preservative. Please note, Vitamin E is NOT a preservative.
What preservative you can used ?
Anything water based- use a perseverative. And to answer the person above's answer: Geogard ECT works well on persevering substances containing film forming humectants (aka plant gels)
This is a great recipe, does it really last 6 months in the fridge? Other recipes say only 2-3 weeks (but I noticed that they only use flaxseed, and other essential oils) does the addition of the marshmallow root make it last longer. I would like to make this but feel it would go to waste as I wouldn't use it every day.
Thank you!
I pour both out while still hot thru a strainer this way you get more of the juice.
Looks great!! Excited to try this recipe. Wondering why you don't use a 3" mesh strainer instead of knee highs?? I think it'd be a lot easier using a strainer.😉
Great video, when I first used marshmallow root and flaxseed, I combined them while cooking and the gel was too thick to strain, I will try your method, looks like I may have better luck doing that way. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching! I hope it works for you as well as it did for me! I find applying the pressure through a more flexible material (nylons vs muslin cloth) works better for consistencies like this ;)
What about if you water it down?
I really love this and the editing is great!💕
I put it in a squeeze bottle to store it. Using a honey bear bottle here is great. 🐝💨💨💨
Interesting! I want to try this sometime.
a kitchen strainer is much better if want to strain them hot
Could you boil fresh or dried rosemary into it?
How do you keep this from flaking... my twistouts have flakes with this...
You could also wait until both cool down before straining; everything still strain out the same way without the heat...
Did I hear you say that this is for hair growth?
The problem I have with flax gel is that it flakes horribly when it dries on my hair. It a fine, dusty flake that covers my shoulders. Other than that, it's great for definition, but the flaking is a deal-breaker. Doesn't your home-made flax gel flake?
xy11xy Try adding oil(s)
Yes, I've done that and what I wind up with is greasy flakes! They cling to the hair and look like greasy dandruff!
I had that problem too! it was really annoying... what I did to get rid of the flaking was to add about a teaspoon of olive oil or coconut oil to my pot of flaxseed while it was boiling. and I put a leave in conditioner on my hair (and sometimes oil, but that's optional) before applying the flaxseed gel.
Adding a small amount of honey (like 1/4 of a teaspoon) to my boiling pot of flaxseed also helped with the flakes, but don't add too much because it might make your hair really hard.
try that out? if you do let me know how it worked for you!
Ann Myst Everything u said, except I also add fresh lemon juice. I don't have any flaking anymore.
You could try a little Castor Oil mixed with A thinner oil basically do the Loc method and then apply the flaxseed Gel after your leave in and oils of your choice.
How long did you keep the product?
I made some and it went rancid very quickly. Less than a week. But it also wasn't refrigerated. I left it under the bathroom vanity.. yeah, not a smart move on my part.🤓
I'll have to consider adding a REAL preservative. Vitamin E and essential oils are antioxidants, NOT preservatives.
sorry for the late response! but yea mos def you have to refrigerate or add some kind of preservative (Optiphen is not so bad)
Yeah if you keep it in the refrigerator it wont start to go rancid for at least 2 weeks (and sometimes I'll use it up to 3 weeks). and if I add tea tree essential oil I can keep it for up to a week longer.
Freeze what you don’t use in small containers
newphillygirl I used potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate because they are food grade preservatives that have served me very well in my personal lubricant line.
I freeze mine and take it out when I want it.
This was a very nice video, but I wouldn’t recommend keeping this finished product for more than 4-6 weeks without a preservative, even refrigerated.
Very nice video. Thanks ! I am going to try this.
I tried this method with the root only but i used too much water and didn’t get any thick consistency. It looks more like a tea now. Does it have any benefits still? I was going to mix it with aloe Vera and other proteins. Or is it best to just throw it out?
Drink it! Or use it in conditioner
Use s a detangler
Put it on still as it is a humectant.
Wlhi i enjoy ur videos where do u buy mashsmellow root
Do you live it on or rinse it off?
I leave it on! It is very conditioning for your hair (and your hands when making it!) - this recipe is designed for more of a holding and defining effect i.e. holding and defining curls that won't get frizzy throughout the day
Very nice video
does it smell sweet like marshmallows?
haaa! i wish marshmallow root had some kind of smell at all! lol so unfortunately no
😂😂😂 marshmallow is full of sugar....not the root😂😂
Marshmallows used to be made with this but not anymore.
What is marshmallow
Hey Rachel, Marshmallow root is a wonderful demulcent (relieving irritation and inflammation) herb that has a gelatinous feel (when boiled!) hence why I add it to this concoction!
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anybody with 4c hair do this ???
Yes she said all hair types
@@priscillamir7404 I think they were asking if anyone in the comments with 4c hair had tried this before