5 DIY Homemade Hair Gel Recipes

Hair gel is a staple product for everyone regardless of your hair type or texture. Gels provide hold for sleek styles, and define curls for those who want to rock their natural texture. However, gels have gotten a bad rap for being drying, and leaving the hair flaky and crunchy. Because of that, many have opted for natural, homemade option for gels.

Not only are these DIY homemade hair gel recipes easy to make, the ingredients are also relatively inexpensive. Here are 5 DIY homemade hair gel recipes that you can try yourself at home:

Flaxseed Hair Gel.

Flaxseed gel leaves hair soft, shiny, and moisturized, and you can actually reuse the flax seeds multiple times to create the gel. It gives hold with no crunching or flaking, and it mixes well with other products.

Aloe Vera Hair Gel.

Aloe vera gel makes hair easy to detangle, is moisturizing, and has many scalp healing properties. It restores pH levels, decreases frizz, and helps with the generation of hair growth.

Chia Seed Hair Gel.

Similar to flaxseed, chia seeds can also be reused. They offer the same benefits of an all natural alternative to gel that provides moisture and hold without crunch and flakes.

Flax and Chia Seed Combo Gel.

Get the best of both worlds with this recipe that combines both flaxseeds and chia seeds. This recipe also uses aloe vera and vitamin e, which have tons of beneficial properties for your hair.

Xanthan Hair Gel.

Xanthan gum is inexpensive and easy to find. Making this gel is quick and easy, and can be made without heat. You can make a little or a lot, depending on how much hair you have.

Having so many options to making your own homemade hair gel means the possibilities are endless! Have you tried to make you own hair gel?