Hair gel is a hairstyling product that is used to stiffen hair into a particular hairstyle. The results it produces are usually similar to but stronger than those of hair spray and weaker than those of hair glue or hair wax. A version of gel, known as "Mousse", was patented in the mid-1980's by Michael J.
Hair Gel
Dissolve ½ a teaspoon unflavored gelatin in ½ a cup of warm water and put it in the refrigerator. Stir your homemade gel well before using it. It will keep for one week. This gel recipe doubles easily if you use the full amount in just a few days. For gentler hold, dissolve ¼ teaspoon of gelatin in one cup of boiling water instead.
To make a nearly unscented gel, boil 2 tablespoons of flax seed in one cup of water for 10 minutes. Let the mixture sit for an hour then strain well. Add two or three drops of your favorite essential oil if you prefer a custom-scented hair gel. This gel provides strong hold, so use it sparingly until you know how it works with your hair and your styling habits.
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