So I made my own FSG and

abstractcurls

I went all out big time.

I soaked the flax over night. Then I added dead sea salt and cooked it until the white foam appeared on top. I cooled it off and added aloe vera juice, agave nectar, seamollient, extracts of Rosemary, Lavender, Rose, Nettle, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Yucca, Horsetail, Melissa, and Plantago. Then I added Dehydroxanthan Gum and Raspberry Dimethicone WS (water souble). Topped it off with a preservative.

The last 4 days my hair has held curl all the way to the root. My curls are really well formed and even with high dew points (in the 70's) I haven't had any frizz. I'm pretty excited about the idea of making my own products. Next I'm going to try a conditioner and then try and extra hold gel to layer with my FSG. Here are some pictures. I wish I could get better pictures.

http://curlsinprogress.blogspot.com/...-thou-are.html

Curlykey

Your hair looks awesome! I love FSG!! :thumbup:

curlyhairmichuk

abstractcurls wrote: »

I went all out big time.

I soaked the flax over night. Then I added dead sea salt and cooked it until the white foam appeared on top. I cooled it off and added aloe vera juice, agave nectar, seamollient, extracts of Rosemary, Lavender, Rose, Nettle, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Yucca, Horsetail, Melissa, and Plantago. Then I added Dehydroxanthan Gum and Raspberry Dimethicone WS (water souble). Topped it off with a preservative.

The last 4 days my hair has held curl all the way to the root. My curls are really well formed and even with high dew points (in the 70's) I haven't had any frizz. I'm pretty excited about the idea of making my own products. Next I'm going to try a conditioner and then try and extra hold gel to layer with my FSG. Here are some pictures. I wish I could get better pictures.

http://curlsinprogress.blogspot.com/...-thou-are.html

Your hair is looking great!

Goin'Grey

Your hair looks fantastic. The more I try different gels the more I love FSG. Some others are OK, but FSG is consistently great.

Plus you really did go all out with your recipe. I could not begin to get all those ingredients!

CurlyMom

Your hair looks Awesome! Was wondering why you put in Dead Sea Salt though....I'm new at this and still trying to learn. How much did you add?

namom3

I really like your cut! Is is technically a "bob" I want to try something different but I always chicken out and go for "trim into long layers" The gel is great- never again have to shop for one!

Loveliam

Is FSG similar to what Botticelli Botanicals Flax gelee is?

Your hair looks divine!

plunkybug

Loveliam wrote: »

Is FSG similar to what Botticelli Botanicals Flax gelee is?

Your hair looks divine!

Yes, they are the same.

plunkybug

What are the benefits of all the oils you put in the fsg? Why did you choose those particular ones?

Loveliam

I used the Botticelli Botanicals FSG last night . . . it gives me really nice curl formation!

dannysgirl777

could you bottle some up and send me some?!?!

your curls look amazing!!

mimiko

Does the aloe Vera juice make it more moisturizing? I've been putting aloe gel in my fsg and it seems to be drying almost. I'm also curious about the dead sea salt, seems to be a strange ingredient to me lol. Right now my fsg has agave nectar and rose oil, but I want to see what other goodies I can add to it.

plunkybug

mimiko wrote: »

Does the aloe Vera juice make it more moisturizing? I've been putting aloe gel in my fsg and it seems to be drying almost. I'm also curious about the dead sea salt, seems to be a strange ingredient to me lol. Right now my fsg has agave nectar and rose oil, but I want to see what other goodies I can add to it.

Aloe should be moisturizing, however, some people find FOTE aloe gel to be drying. The salts are more likely to be the cause of drying though. It can give great curl formation if you can handle it though.

kathymack

mimiko wrote: »

Does the aloe Vera juice make it more moisturizing? I've been putting aloe gel in my fsg and it seems to be drying almost. I'm also curious about the dead sea salt, seems to be a strange ingredient to me lol. Right now my fsg has agave nectar and rose oil, but I want to see what other goodies I can add to it.

I would add magnesium oil rather than the salts. They aren't at all drying. I also think that it's the "quality" of the AVG that you use that can make it drying. I, personally, found FOTE drying--so use health food quality aloe vera (gel or juice) or Essential Wholesale Simple Aloe Jelly in my FSG.

Ceri

Kathymack were do you like to buy your mag oil? And what ratio do you recommend to go from salts to oil in the FSG recipe? I currently use about 4 tsp mag sulfate in 3 cups of water. My hair is ok (not dried out) with that amount, but I'd like to try something new. See if I like it better. Thanks!

kathymack

Ceri wrote: »

Kathymack were do you like to buy your mag oil? And what ratio do you recommend to go from salts to oil in the FSG recipe? I currently use about 4 tsp mag sulfate in 3 cups of water. My hair is ok (not dried out) with that amount, but I'd like to try something new. See if I like it better. Thanks!

I bought the magnesium oil here: http://www.swansonvitamins.com/SWU481/ItemDetail?SourceCode=INTL405&CAWELAID=338697624

I don't add anything until after I strain. I do 1/8 t of magnesium oil to 4 oz FSG.

Ceri

kathymack wrote: »

Ceri wrote: »

Kathymack were do you like to buy your mag oil? And what ratio do you recommend to go from salts to oil in the FSG recipe? I currently use about 4 tsp mag sulfate in 3 cups of water. My hair is ok (not dried out) with that amount, but I'd like to try something new. See if I like it better. Thanks!

I bought the magnesium oil here: http://www.swansonvitamins.com/SWU481/ItemDetail?SourceCode=INTL405&CAWELAID=338697624

I don't add anything until after I strain. I do 1/8 t of magnesium oil to 4 oz FSG.

Thank you!:wave:

ari.530

If I'm prone to being over-moisturized, should I use the magnesium oil, or am I better off with the mag sulfate? I am determined to make the perfect batch of FSG (:

kathymack

ari.530 wrote: »

If I'm prone to being over-moisturized, should I use the magnesium oil, or am I better off with the mag sulfate? I am determined to make the perfect batch of FSG (:

I don't think the small amount of magnesium oil will over moisturize you. Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) is easy to pick up at the drugstore. Try that first. I would suggest that you make a bunch of FSG, freeze it in 4 oz portions and add ingredients based on the previous 4 oz. You'll never know what's perfect for you until you try it and monitor and adjust. Remember hair needs change based on the season, so what works now may need to change in the Fall.

ari.530

Thanks, kathymack. I've tried the epsom salts, and have definitely noticed better curl. But my hair has just been off the last few weeks. I can't tell if it's from that, from the new conditioner, or if it just needs more protein.

I think I'll try out the magnesium oil though!

mimiko

How exactly would you add the magnesium sulfate? Do you put it in the water while boiling the seeds or do you mix it in after straining? And how much? Just curious XD

ari.530

I add it to the water as I'm boiling the seeds... About 1/2 tsp. for 1 c. water. Some people can tolerate more, some less. I started out with 1/4 tsp. and then increased it the next time when I realized my hair was liking it. HTH!

mimiko

ari.530 wrote: »

I add it to the water as I'm boiling the seeds... About 1/2 tsp. for 1 c. water. Some people can tolerate more, some less. I started out with 1/4 tsp. and then increased it the next time when I realized my hair was liking it. HTH!

Awesome thanks

socknitster

I've seen multiple references that magnesium chloride (magnesium oil) is less drying than magnesium sulfate (epsom salts). Is this personal experience talking, or do you have a reference?

Magnesium sulfate is readily available and extremely cheap in any pharmacy or grocery store in the form of epsom salts--and is a great addition to a relaxing bath!

Magnesium chloride is not really an oil. It is a super-saturated solution of the MgCl in water that only FEELS like an oil. There are no actual oils or lipids of any kind in this product unless you are buying a magnesium lotion which is basically the magnesium "oil" combined with lotion ingredients because magnesium "oil" applied directly to the skin can sting. Magnesium oil is very expensive, used by people with such a strong magnesium dietary deficiency that they have to apply it to their skin to try to make up the deficiency. It can be hard to find. My question is, if using such small amounts, is it really worth the time and expense to locate it?

Is the chloride really better for the hair than the sufate? (the chemicals that the magnesium is combined with).

Does anyone know what the magnesium actually does to the hair.

I take magnesium malate and magnesium glycinate supplements. I am wondering if I could crush or open a capsule and add to my FSG? Is it the magnesium that does the trick or just salts of any kind? Anyone know?