Using Flaxseed Water to Strengthen Your Hair

You can substitute your creams and styling gels for flaxseed water in order to achieve strong and shiny hair.

Today there are many different products available for hair care and beauty, which are designed to help repair damage and obtain a healthy and beautiful appearance. One of the most effective natural treatments is to use flaxseed water, a low-cost and natural alternative that gives great results.

Flaxseed is one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, and contains a significant amount of vitamin B and E.

This can be useful when it comes to protecting, nourishing and caring for your hair, as it’s exposed to all sorts of things that can weaken it, dry it out, and cause visible damage. Flaxseed water can help make your hair look beautiful and healthy.

How can flaxseed water help to strengthen your hair?

According to this investigation carried out by the Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba, vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, providing protection against free radicals.

Meanwhile, the vitamin B complex is good for the nervous and circulatory systems. In fact, vitamin B deficiency is even associated with hallucinations, according to this study by the University of Chile. As such, flaxseed is suitable for taking care of both skin and scalp health.

But even more than its aesthetic uses, flaxseed water helps to hydrate hair, keep it from falling out and help it grow. Thanks to its numerous beneficial properties, this antioxidant-rich liquid is also useful for preventing premature skin aging. Flaxseed water can become your best ally in the care and protection of your hair against the damage caused by the environment.

Furthermore, flaxseed water has antibacterial properties, according to this article written by the Sree Chaitanya Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and published in the International Journal of Pharmacy Education and Research. 

How to prepare flax seed water

Now that you know all the benefits flaxseed can have for your hair, it’s time to prepare your flaxseed water. It’s very simple and above all, very economical. Follow these simple steps and take advantage of all its wonderful qualities to care for your skin.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of flaxseed
• 1 liter (32 ounces) of water
• The juice of one lemon

Directions

• Put the water in a pan to boil and when it reaches the boiling point add the flax seeds. Leave the heat on for another two minutes or for the time needed for the water to thicken.
• When it’s ready, let it cool, then strain the seeds from the water. Next add three tablespoons of lemon juice to the resulting water – this will help conserve the liquid for a longer period of time.

How do you use flaxseed water to strengthen the hair?

To take full advantage of the benefits of flaxseed water to strengthen your hair it’s very important to follow these steps:

• Wash your hair thoroughly as usual, using your normal shampoo and conditioner.
• As you are combing your hair, instead of using creams or styling gels, you can take a little of the flaxseed water in your hands and apply it over your entire scalp and hair, letting it penetrate well from the roots to the tips.

This treatment will help to nourish the hair and prevent it from falling out. Once it dries, you will notice that your hair is shiny and well-defined. and your scalp well-nourished

If you have curly hair, simply apply a generous amount of the flaxseed water to the curls until they are well defined and in place. To increase its effects, you can apply the flaxseed water to your scalp each night before going to bed.

To preserve this product, you’ll need to make sure to add the lemon juice and keep it in the refrigerator. It is not recommended that you prepare a large quantity since, being natural and free of artificial preservatives, it has a maximum shelf life of two weeks.

Therefore, we would recommend that you only prepare enough for one week, and that you store it in a clean and airtight container.