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<\/p>\nMOST of us fork out a fortune to improve the condition of our hair – but according to one beauty whizz, the secret hack is using a common 80p product.<\/p>\n
Instead of spending hundreds to achieve enviable locks, cash-savvy Viktoria Imre, from Canada, uses an affordable cupboard essential that's packed with heaps of nutritients to feed your hair.<\/p>\n
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Not one to gatekeep, the natural beauty lover revealed how a homemade flaxseed gel was the answer to incredibly shiny and silky hair.<\/p>\n
As well as keeping your hair stronger and healthier-looking, flaxseed gel and oil are said to also help with controlling frizz and adding much-needed hydration – a must as the weather gets colder.<\/p>\n
The ancient seed, which is often used in baking, as well as chucked in your morning smoothie, boasts a number of properties, such as Omega 3 acids, protein, vitamin E and vitamin B.<\/p>\n
All of these, as well as selenium and magnesium, are vital for hair health and growth.<\/p>\n
But although incorporating it in your diet is essential, beauty lovers can also make their own DIY flaxseed gel – and it costs less than quid.<\/p>\n \u201cFlaxseed gel helps hair grow faster and longer by providing nourishment to the hair follicles,\u201d explained Celeste Arnold, senior stylist and owner of\u00a0Celeste Arnold Hair and Makeup. <\/p>\n \u201cThe presence of vitamin E in flaxseed provides nutrition to the scalp and reduces free radical damage.<\/p>\n \u201cFlaxseed is rich in vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids,\u201d Arnold said in a chat with Healthline.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis can nourish dry, damaged hair, and fatty acids have been touted for their ability to provide moisture.\u201d<\/p>\n Is your hair in a dire need for some TLC? Then grab is 1\/4 cup of flaxseed and mix it with 1 1\/2 cup water, Viktoria instructed in her video.<\/p>\n FABULOUS VEGAS: JOIN TO CLAIM \u00a3100 BONUS<\/strong> PLUS 50 FREE SPINS<\/p>\n Combine the two ingredients – yes, that's all – in a pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes. If you feel like the paste has become too thick, thin it our with more water.<\/p>\n Once it's cooled down, it's time to strain it – here, you can use either a special muslin cloth or a pair of tights – and squeeze out all the gel.<\/p>\n Experts said that after two hours the at-home treatment should be good to use and the flaxseed gel can be stored in the fridge for up to three weeks.<\/p>\n The beauty fanatic also shared how she applied the mixture when following her haircare routine: ''I use it most of the time as a preconditioner. <\/p>\n ''I wash my hair and cover it with the gel. Leave it on for an hour. Wash it out and then conditioner.''<\/p>\n According to the whizz, the DIY gel can alsoi be used to styling your locks and keeping them in place – a win-win!<\/p>\n ''I get so many compliments about how soft and silky my hair is when I use flax seed gel,'' Viktoria wrote in the caption.<\/p>\n It's not just Viktoria swearing by this affordable beauty trick – others said it worked a charm too.<\/p>\n One said: ''This works, I can swear by it.''<\/p>\n Another chimed in: ''This is a great gel for curls too.''<\/p>\n ''Flax seed is a life saver it\u2019s so so good for you and it cured acne,'' someone else penned.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sam-teeth.jpg\")
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