diy oat gel for curly hair | dana tries DIYs
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- watch me try to DIY curly hair products, so you don't have to. this week we are trying oat gel
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My name is Dana and I make curly hair videos to help embrace your natural curly or wavy texture. Here you'll find curly / wavy hair routines, product reviews, first impressions, lifestyle content, and more! I hope you stick around :)
I honestly love how you keep your videos short and sweet. I know a lot of youtubers want to hit the 10 minute mark to get that extra ad in.
thank you!! I do my best to keep everything to the point 😂
Your hair looks AMAZING!!
I've been making flaxgel and using it on my hair for a while now and I have no plans of using anything else ever again. I love it so much! (But oatgel works great, too!)
- 1.5 tbsp flaxseeds
- 1.5 cups water (I usually double this amount to thin it out a bit and because it stretches the gel out more, and I have a lot of hair)
- 1 tbsp oil.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or whatever extract I have that I like the smell of. Optional, and I don't know if it harms or helps my hair, it's just something I experimented adding to my recipe one day and I just found it makes my hair have this subtle pretty scent to it, so I kept it in.)
I heat this to boiling or until it gets gooey and 'snotlike' (for lack of a better word), strain the seeds and usually then I put the seeds in a smoothie so there's no waste and I put the gel back in the pot with the oil and heat it to boiling again to incorporate the oil (which I find is necessary for reducing frizz and possible residue that can occur if I don't apply the gel evenly enough.) This makes a single batch that I use all of on my hair which is a few inches below shoulder length, so I don't have to worry about having leftover that I then have to store in the fridge and remember to use the rest of at a later date.)
** I have actually tried doing the same recipe but with ground flax (because it's all that I had at the time) and it worked just as well, the only problem is obviously you have to strain it REALLY WELL or you're likely to end up with bits in your hair that you then have to gentle pick/brush out with your fingers. It does work though, if that's all you have.
One day I came across oat gel, which I didn't know was a thing at the time, and I decided to follow the same recipe as my flax gel one (except swapping out the flax for oats - which I've tried and had success with both quick oats and whole oats), and surprisingly it worked great, too! I feel like I like flax gel better thought because I feel like this gel leaves more white-coloured flakes if I apply to thickly in areas (they're small but annoying, and you can see them if you look closely), and when I touch my curls (as I have a habit of doing) sometimes there's this weird residue (which doesn't matter I guess s'long as no one is sitting their touching your hair). But yeah, works in a pinch, so I mostly use the flaxgel recipe I wrote above, but I go back and forth depending on what ingredients I have at the time that I find myself needing to refresh my hair/curls.
** Keep in mind that this recipe is just what works for me, so I would give it a test on a day when you know you won't be going out any time soon just in case it ends up not working for you. Even for me, I had to experiment with this a lot before I got it to a point where I'm happy with it. You might even find you need more flax, or more water, or less flax/water. I came across a tutorial on flaxgel ages ago and I remember her saying that a) it's very important that you have enough water in your hair, and b) when she was applying it her hair 'feels like slimy seaweed' and thats what you want it to feel like. I kept that in mind when applying gel in the beginning stages and I think that was very helpful for me to determine how to tailor this recipe to fit my hair type and length. :)
I literally just wash my hair and then immediately after getting out of the shower (when my hair is still dripping wet) I get right into applying the gel to my hair in the way that works for me and once I've done that I let it dry and boom I have all these lovely curls. I do literally nothing else except popping a bonnet on my head at night and then I wait until the morning to shake my hair out because I find that if I wait until then to break the cast on my hair (that hard outer coating that lots of gels give) then I will end up with less frizz. Obviously it'll probably work best if I did all this on the day that I intend to go out but I am too lazy to be waking up all that extra time earlier in the morning just to do my hair. I prefer doing it the day before so that if I do sleep in then I don't have to worry about my hair not being done.
All I have to do is shake it out, front and back, side to side, a bit, apply a little oil (I use peppermint) and I'm good to go. Easiest hair routine ever (for me) and I highly recommend. You really need to have some natural curl though to see great results though. My Mum is probably type 1-2 and it didn't really do much of anything to her (I want to try again and use tools like curlers to see how the gel performs that way) but I have type 4 hair and my hair which I thought was just wavy and frizzy produced these BOMB curls after applying this. I didn't even know my hair had that potential!
(Sorry, that was a long comment that no one asked for and probably no one will read, but I felt the need to share what I learned because I am obsessed with oat and flax gel now and I wish I had known about this back when I was still in school. xD)
Oh WOW I was not expecting those results!! Gotta run to the grocery store...
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Omg I tried it and the results !!!!! I recommend it so so so much, it is amazing ❤️❤️❤️
Tip : Don’t put too much on your hair, because it will make your hair crunchy and dry ❤️
Does oatmeal gel can cause protein overload?
I agree with your Tip. I put way too much in my hair and it became crunchy, flaky, and dry. I will do better next time :)
@Rose's edits apparently it can 😕
I hear all about flaxseed gel but never oat gel. I’m definitely going to have to try this. Even if it’s way more work than I usually put in.
Does oatmeal gel can cause protein overload?
@@k.9752 it shouldn't unless you have protein sensitive hair or add too much all the time
@@cronchcrunch7287 thx
@@k.9752 The protein in it is whole, not hydrolyzed like the protein in commercial hair products. So it can't penetrate the hair shaft. I'm pretty sure that means it's much less likely to create "protein overload" hair problems.
@@karamyrenfrow5065 Oh wow ! Thanks for your answer. I wasn't aware about the difference between the whole protein VS the hydrolyzed one
i tried this. i strained it wrong cause i didn’t have a stocking, and it was super chunky and gross, sooo i put it in a sock, bunched it all together, and squeezed it threw. i put it on my hair and ITS AMAZING
Does oatmeal gel can cause protein overload?
guys you have to try it! i used a little bit of leave in conditioner and then this and omg ive never seen my hair that shiny and beautiful! (4th day refresh)
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This looks so legit I MUST try!
I think this is going to be a great series!
JUST TRIED THIS ON 4TH DAY HAIR AND HOLY CRAP!!!!! So much definition, everyone needs to do this😭😭😭😭😭
No way 😳 I can’t believe it 😂 Like whaaat lemme go get my oatmeal lmao
im still in shock 😆
Lol im literally gonna try this tonight
So glad to see a diy oat gel since I’m allergic to flaxseed/linseed. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏🏻
Oh wow- I've never heard of oat gel. The results were gorgeous! Would love to see a comparison of which you prefer: oat or flaxseed gel. I've seen people use a coffee plunger to strain gel (for flaxseed)- less mess and not touching :)
Saw your video and directly went and tried this- a TOTAL GAME CHANGER! I'm never buying gel from the store again. I never tried flaxseed gel because it's hard to get flaxseed in my country but I always have some oat in my cupboard, and my curls NEVER LOOKED THAT DEFINED! thank you !!
Dana, blessings to you for sharing this recipe. It works fantastic!! In times like this, I'm truly grateful to find help with making my own products while having to stay inside my home. I already have the ingredients on hand, I save money, and it gives me something constructive to do. You are a good person Dana, and I wish you the best.
Yay giiiiirl! 😮 That is amazing!
Then again, diy gels usually are. To me at least
So far, I've tried flaxseed gel(the less dense the better, to me, and I have almost your same hairtype-the denser the harder to apply and smooth) and "cornstarch gel"; it's basically a diy gel here in italy a lot of us have tried, it's THE SIMPLEST: 1 table spoon of cornstarch for every glass of water, and that's it
Cool video, and hello from Italy again! 😘🇮🇹💜
Ps: You're very pretty, as usual.
I've never heard of cornstarch gel, I may have to try that next! ❤️
Generally it's a gel that is better a prepoo treatment, like, left as if a mask. It hydrates a buttload, it does
But I've seen some pics of girls with wavy/curlish hair who have used it for styling too and OH BOI, their hair looked gorgeous
Hello,
Please for the cornstarch gel, what's the amount of water you use for each spoon of cornstarch?
@@sarracg1211 one tablespoon of cornstarch for every 200ml of water
And you have to keep stirring while you prepare it and you know it's ready after 2 or 3 minutes that it started to boil, because it is becoming denser like a gel but still liquidy enough to be good for styling
Or just make it of the consistency that you like
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@@MyCrystalSwan thank you so much for the receipt :D that's so kind
I love this idea Dana! Also, i must say I love that you keep the videos on the shorter side.
give us your opinions on rice water
I can try it in an upcoming video!
@@DanaGagliotti yes please!
Your hair looks amazing
thank you!!
I tried this last week and had the best hair day ever!! I changed up the recipe though. 1/8 c oats 1/8 c chia seeds and 1/2 tbs coconut oil. I made it with the same process as shown here. I saved the mix for a while bc I liked it so much and I had a decent amount of it, but it smelled super bad after a couple days so I wouldn’t save it again. I will make it again for an extra good hair day in the future though 💁🏼♀️
did you try to put it in the freezer? saw that with flax seed gel. she just put it in the freezer in an ice cube tray so you could easily portion it.
Loveee your videos lately!!
thank you so much!! ❤️
Just tried it out with the original recipe, and I am in chock - the result is amazing! I will definitely do this again! 🤩
Does oatmeal gel can cause protein overload?
Could you also explain why the DIY works or what it is supposed to do for your hair. Love the idea of a DIY series.
Girl your hair looks so good
Love that, so simple, seems cheap, definitely want to try it out!
Your hair is amazing! I especially love the color. Do you dye it? If so would you be willing to do a video on coloring curly hair?
I don't, I'm sorry! Its my natural color
Dana Marie, I know that oatmeal is good for alot of things. I used it on my face as a mask when I had acne. It helps with break outs and can be used to absorb oil.
yes! i went through a phase a loooong time ago when I would use oats to wash my face somehow? lol
What kind of facemask did you make?
I never thought about using oats for gel🤔, thank you for sharing!
I usually use flaxseed gel ( since I’m trying to use organic product on my curls) I m going to try this oat gel and see !!
Recipe pleaseeee
This is a great way to have healthy hair!
definitely ☺️
Also I just bought the devacurl products but haven't used them yet. I'm using them tomorrow so fingers crossed!
DO NOT USE THEM😰
Omfg your hair is SO FREAKING PRETTY
OH MY GOD! I loved it! I’m definitely gonna try this !!
😮 Your hair looks amazing! What did the gel smell like?
Wow! Looks great! Imma have to try this!!!
do it!!
OMG what a beautiful hair
thank you ☺️💕
Your hair is so pretty! 😊 definitely gotta try this diy
whoaaa... that was amazing. I was looking for a substitute for the gel part of the curly girl method. I just can't stand my hair being crusty and crunchy.
definitely give this a go. no crunchiness whatsoever!
lol same, that is how i found this video
@@DanaGagliotti do you think it would be possible to put the gel in and sleep with it in?
my hair is sightly less curly than this (almost 2c) but this idea is awesome. I usually buy curl cream ( I cant stand any amount of crunch in my hair and I dont want to weigh it down because the curl is so loose they fall to waves at the end of the day anyway) but I made it a goal for myself this year to live a little more sustainably, so if i find a DIY hair gel I can use and get a similar result to my old product then I'll never need to buy the old one again. I wanna make flaxseed gel, I went to 2 different stores today and found NO flax seeds in sight????? so If I go to more stores tomorrow and find some that would be great but if it proves impossible then I'll do this! Actually, now that I've done a little research I might actually try multiple recipes. Chia seed gel (i dont have any rn either), both chia and flax mixed, this oat gel, and maybe even all of them mixed! (oat, chia, and flax)
Does quick oats work
Love this type of videos!!🧡
I’m going to try this for sure. Dunno if anyone has already mentioned this in the comments, but what do u do with any leftover gel? Can u keep it or do u have to go through the process of making the gel every time u wash your hair? Thanks for the video ❤️
it keeps for about 2 weeks! ❤️
Excellent! Thanks for the reply❤️
Do you need to keep it in the fridge ?
@@llauraaaxx I would say so. You have to refrigerate flaxseed gel. There's no preservatives in it and as it's food based it will go funky out of the fridge.
You are gorgeous! We have same hair type, I definitely will try this receipt, thank you for sharing with witchcraft😁
You can use flax meal. I am actually using it right now
ooh ! I’ve made flaxseed gel before to use as a setting lotion for vintage wet sets and liked it, but i don’t keep flax seed around in my house to eat and they go bad too quickly to justify buying them for my hair. if this is similar, this could be awesome :)
When are you coming out with more of these videos it's so interesting
Hair looks great. So tempting but ugh, if only you could make ahead of time and store a supply? Wonder about the "science" behind it. What makes it work so well I wonder?
She did reply to a different comment saying that it can be stored for up to 2 weeks. Oats have fatty acids in them and a whole bunch of other nutrients that are great for adding moisture and help with damage. I know some do have protein in them so you may need to do some research to find ones that don't if your hair doesn't like it.
Glad i found you we have the same exact hair type and curl pattern
this is insane 😍i have to try it
Thanks for sharing. Your hair look so good I will try it.. If you try to make flaxseed gel you can use Tha same technique as now BUT try instead of sock to use a coffee press (I think that's the name) it make it a lot easier. 😘
thanks for the tip! do i have to squeeze it the same way? and let me know if you try it, I want to see your results :)
Normally you should squeeze it the same way but flaxseed is way more sticky than the oat gel so it's more difficult. Until now I squeeze flaxseed with a sock like you but I saw a video and she just use a coffee press and that's all. She just press 2 times. Without mess. I don't try it yet because I have gel now but if you want I will try it on person and tell you my results. (English is not my mother language I hope you understand me)
I find her on Instagram I will sent you the post 😘
amazing, thanks so much!! ❤️
Is flaxseed that good? It always dehydrates my hair and more, I end up with a lot of frizz!
I tried this today cause school was cancelled in Minnesota and I absolutely love it. I just have one question, how do you store it so you can use it the next day I left mine in my bathroom and it got all runny
Did you ever get a response for this? Im also wondering how to store? Fridge??
Fridge
STUNNING...
thank you! ☺️💕
Random, but could you make a video or some kind of insta story or something showing off your favorite curly hair accessories? Like your bandanas and headbands and stuff? They're cute but I can never find any good ones!
Your hair looks stunning! It's amazing that only oats did that 😮
my hair got flaky and sticky on the second day and it was so crunchy and dry
Ohmygosh! 😱 your hair looks soo so good! 💛🤟🏾
Did you ever do any other diy videos for this series?
how long will the gel keep? could I keep it in the fridge ?
you should keep it in the fridge
also, add 20 drops of grapefruit seed extract which is a natural preservative to 100ml of gel
this way you can have your gel for about 3 months
Can you do a organizing related video on how have you organized your sfuff in all categories cause I generally struggle in that a lot
Love it!!! I will try it this weekend
You can also use tongs to strain!
I will definitely try this ❤❤❤, I also do a face mask with oatmeal and it's perfect.
Help!! Whenever I go to bed, no matter what I try, my hair goes from ringlets to looking like squiggled ramen. I’ve tried everything! Silk head scarf, silk pillows, silk sleeping cap. I even tried pineappling. My hair is short, to my chin, so pineappling doesn’t really work for me :(. Whenever I wake up, my hair is flat and mushed together and when I shake to break apart, all the curls look nothing like the night before and instead resemble ramen. It’s so frustrating! I go to school in the morning so it’s impossible for me to get up super early to fix my hair for the day. Someone help?
It happens just let it grow, or part your hair in 3-4 pony tails and wear the bonnet on top
Same here...
Have you tired a refreshing spray ?
That's pretty common, especially if your hair texture is on the finer side AND it's short. Maybe you could try refreshing it with water in a spray bottle and let it dry while you get ready in the morning?
Alex S I tried that :( adding water through spray bottle doesn’t work, it only makes my hair wet and when they dry the curls are frizzy and not very defined
Can you try the shea butter and coconut styling cream
Beautiful hair!!
Looks amazing!
I just tried this and left it on until my hair dried (3b curls mostly) and it left white tiny residues all over my hair :( ...I just washed it...did this happen to anyone else's hair? I used sheer black tights to strain the oats. The color and the consistency was the exact same as in the video
Does it leave a crust or residue for you?
Wait whaaaaat I’m doing this tomorrow! Have you tried the flax seed gel? Is it any similar ?
This is like wtf omg too good to be true right?
hahah exactly what I was thinking
Oh shit you hair looks amazing!!!
Wow that's cool
Definitely going to try this 😻😭
The results were so good! Btw what’s the scrunchie that was on your wrist?
i got it in a set from anthropologie!
So we have to dry our hair with the gel on?
Dana I have a question when you started your hair journey to now have you found your roots have got thicker as well as your hair? I'm growing mine but my hair seems finer than it used to be at the roots xx
What's a good drugstore deep conditioner? I'm too poor for devacurl lol!
I personally diy my deep conditioner 1 avocado 1 tea spoon of coconut oil and your conditioner that you normally use and a squirt of lemmon it works great and it pretty cheap!
Holy Cow😱. Did you use anything else on your hair before the oat gel?
Hii.. Did you use shampoo and conditioner aftr using d oat meal gel?
Did u rinse off the oat gel?
Stay Blessed Stay Happy 🥰😘🤗🧚♀️🦄🌈🧿
Can you make a lot in one go and store it somewhere to use again another time
Are we have to put the oil in it?
Do this flake after it dries on hair ? Or using it as a leavein ??🤔
Can I use this if I want to refresh my curls daily ?
can someone please help me? Should we comb hair the 2nd and 3rd day cos my hair gets tangled, and super dry. And it doesnt have curls, instead looks like a mess.
What shampoo and conditioner do you use
How to store this? without refrigeration?
its 2am and im contemplating if i should do this or nah lmao
can I do it with rolled oats?
Is 'nt that a basic oatmeal that I eat in breakfast everyday .
JK , interesting recipe
How long did you leave the oat gel in and rinse out?
How long the gel will survive?
Mental note: wear silicone oven mitts when squeezing out oat gel.
so much yes
Wait for it to cool for 15 mins
Does it work on keratin hair?
She leaves it in her hair??
holy shit I am doing this tomorrow
Did you just used the oatmeal gel alone with no other product after the shampoo and conditioner ???
I wonder if my hair will ever surpass the ramen noodle stage 😩
Same girl. How long have you been doing the CG method?
@@crystalmoreno1308 I think I've been doing it badly for about a year and a half now lol
@@Luckywynne oh Damn , I've been doing it for almost a year. Have you tired no heat styles like bantu knots , braids , or finger coils ?
@@crystalmoreno1308 My main problem is I'm far too lazy to finger coil or even refresh my hair every day haha
@@Luckywynne haha maybe just braids ?
You don’t need the full seed to make flax gel, I use meal
Uhhhhmmm insane
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@@DanaGagliotti i love youuuu Danaaa😋😚😚😚❤❤❤❤❤🔥
@@DanaGagliotti i'm curly too
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Am sorry but This doesn't work for me 🤦♀️🥺 i have to wash may hair again 😫🤦♀️
How do you get your hair smooth on the top? Blow it?
do you mean a less curly texture? if so, my hair kind of does that naturally
You fortunate---I call my hair a mass of mess.
Tu es magnifique ma belle bientôt un try zone haul kiss