The Beauty of FSG

rolltidegal

This thread is dedicated to the delicate art that is the making of FSG. We've got the epic threads about how to make it, why to make it, what to add, etc. And we've got lots of mentions of how "gross" it looks/feels/etc.

Well, I'm breaking free of the mold. I absolutely love making FSG. Sure, it tends to do funny gloppy things that could be considered "gross" when you're pouring it into your storage container of choice, but I prefer to think of it as misunderstood, rather than gross.

I thoroughly enjoy the physical process of making FSG. I'm up to three or four successful batches, so now instead of anxiously standing over the stove, watching my every move and praying that I don't screw up, I'm confident enough in my experience to sit back and appreciate the beauty. You know how when you're boiling water to cook, and the water hits that pre-boil stage? It's not at a good, rolling boil yet, but the surface of the water is mostly calm with bubbles popping up. I love watching the flax seeds pop up in that pre-boil stage, blossoming like flowers. And I think it smells nice, a bit like weak tea.

And now, I wax philosophical about the beauty of making FSG. The hair industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that capitalizes on the insecurities of women as well as the unrealistic expectations of society. Homemade hair products are the ultimate bucking of this oppressive industry, and a strong expression of confidence in our hair and our own abilities. Making FSG is empowering!

Anyway. That's my distracted little rambling session. Surely I can't be the only one who feels this way?

beachcurl

Well said, rolltidegal. I have been making my own for several years now. It speaks volumes that it is a product I always have in my routine considering I am a PJ.

Marie Dean Curly Styling Cream topped with FSG and a little drug store gel for hold in the Alabama humidity is a winner for me this summer. Its somewhat watery consistency helps me to distribute it by "squishing" it into my curls. Btw, War Eagle.

QuirkyCat

From your username, I'm guessing you're a bama fan! Me too! :P roll tide!

Anyhoo... I've made a few batches of FSG with honey and they turned out pretty good. I used it under another gel, and I was frizz-free and defined for the whole day.

coco_bunny

I want to make a batch with honey and olive oil, but I'm not sure how much of each to add. Is there any limit (so I don't make it too runny or sticky). Or can a just add as much as I see fit, and keep experimenting?

Thanks

ajgrneyes

Start off with just a little, see how your hair reacts to it and then add more as you see fit. Thats the beauty of fsg, you can experiment with it.

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coco_bunny

ajgrneyes wrote: »

Start off with just a little, see how your hair reacts to it and then add more as you see fit. Thats the beauty of fsg, you can experiment with it.

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apatt4975

I usually add 1tbsp oil and 1tsp honey. More honey equals more hold.

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4Melanie

Hello mind if I jump in? I love the fsg but it doesn't give me enough hold in the Texas heat. What extra gel do you use for hold? I tried lasg but it feels to producty????
Thank you

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ajgrneyes

I live in Florida and dew points today were 78 :disgust: and when i use my FSG my hair holds up pretty good; I've been able to get 2nd and 3rd day hair with it. I add a little AVG and honey to my FSG for extra holding power - maybe that could work.

4Melanie

I've tried that but just end up feeling like I have to much product
Another suggestion from another thread was to use a tsp of cornstarch, I may give that a go
I love the softness and curl definition but within three or four hours I am a poodle in desperate need of a shearing!

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cysyca

I'm new to FSG and so far my hair loves it. I only add 3 drops of lavender oil to my FSG but for my W&G I add a little KCCC to define my curls.


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4Melanie

Any more suggestions for more hold would be appreciated TIA

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Embre

Anyone have any tricks/techniques for straining their FSG?....that work. I have tried a mesh strainer, panty hose, cheese cloth, and no matter what I loose a good portion of my FSG (aka hair snot, around my house) in the gelatinous blob of flax seeds that goes in the trash.

TammyH

Gotta include me as a fan of FSG. At first, I thought there was no way this stuff could work for me. But I was wrong. So far I've made 2 successful batches. The 3rd went downhill because I had used the same seeds from my previous batches & I definitely think they loose their potency. I knew it wasn't right because there was no gloppy gluey consistency to it.

My hair just loves this stuff!

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Stormy1958

Embre wrote: »

Anyone have any tricks/techniques for straining their FSG?....that work. I have tried a mesh strainer, panty hose, cheese cloth, and no matter what I loose a good portion of my FSG (aka hair snot, around my house) in the gelatinous blob of flax seeds that goes in the trash.

I use very stretchy panty hose and metal grill tongs, the Napturals85 way (youtube her flax seed video, its great) I dont loose too much this way

Lanisha

I too love the smell of cooking flax seeds. I don't know what others are smellig when they say it stinks. I use folden flax. Maybe that is why? Or maybe they smell the same. I don't know since I've never used the regular kind. I like to watch the seeds "bloom" too.

Jas76

FSG convert, here! Made my first batch this past week, and I'm in LOVE!

I added a little corn starch and epsom, and in my palm I add KY (yes, as in THAT KY) and a few drops of jojoba oil.

In my next batch I'm going to add the jojoba right into the fsg, as well as add some gelatin (for protein). I'm also going to try whipping it with a hand blender to see if i can get a better, less "stringy" texture!

So glad I tried this!!

I do have to add a gel over it, though. But I use less of that gel than I used to, for sure! (I use HESMU, fyi.)