Successfully created it…but ran into some “issues” I didn’t anticipate. No matter…I overcame them. 
The best “strainer” (for me) to strain the flax seed was a flour cloth.
WARNING:
Flax seed does have the potential to be toxic. It contains substances called “cyanogens” which can be converted to cyanide with additional chemicals and converts in the body into a chemical called, “thiocyanate”. In very high blood concentrations for long periods of time it can adversely affect the thyroid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLfxmOOl3dI
Duration : 0:8:23
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
While I thank you …
While I thank you for the insight, I can’t help but say the title was a little misleading. I was prepared to hear the warnings of this recipe to hyper or hypo thyroidism and that was not the case. Is there any harm?? Please advise. Thx
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Flaxseed is …
Flaxseed is actually very healthy. I read that in the UNCOOKED form it is toxic, but as long as it’s cooked, it’s fine, even for pregnant women. That’s what i read. I’m no doctor or specialist, but i do like to read up on things especially when I’m interested and something like ‘toxic’ stops me in my tracks! Thanks girl!
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
lol I tried it …
lol I tried it tonight and it was more difficult to strain than I expected. I gotta use a cloth strainer next time. TY for that! The consistency I got reminds me so much of Kinky Curly Curling Custard.
you made a whole heap of gel lmao.
I gotta look for your next video about the flaking update. I tested some flax gel on a tiny portion of my hair which already has leave in conditioner and it flaked instantly.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
LOL That’s the …
LOL That’s the color it turned into. I never added anything to it.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
you are too funny. …
you are too funny. how did you get your FSG that color?
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
The gel has a soft …
The gel has a soft to medium hold to me….definitely not firm but will define your natural curl pattern too.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
I have …
I have hyperthyroidism and have made flax seed gel a few times…I don’t see how something going on to my hair will affect that.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Ok great! Thanks!
Ok great! Thanks!
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Does the gel have a …
Does the gel have a soft, medium, or firm hold you’d say?
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Yes and I found a …
Yes and I found a much easier way to make it. I’ll be doing a video about that a little later. Keep watching!
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
hey i love your …
so—did the flax seed gel work when you tried it again? thanks!
hey i love your videos–and you have the same hair texture as me so I look to you for guidance
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Let me put it like …
Let me put it like this…I made this vid 4 months ago and still have it in my fridge and just used some today and it was perfectly fine. I don’t know how much longer it will last but placing it in the fridge does tend to extend the shelf life.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
how do you store …
how do you store the flaxseed gel? like can you refrigderate it or just put it on the shelf? do you know how long it can last? I’m srry about all the Q’s I’m new to the CG method. love your vid very informative!!!
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Oh my goodness. I …
Oh my goodness. I am SO glad that your gel looked the same and had the same look of mucus” as mine! (phew!) I feel like I did it totally wrong, as the stuff is SO thick I can’t just pick a little piece up and run it through my hair. It kind of grosses me out to use it.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
I found mine at an …
I found mine at an asian supermarket. You might try a fabric store or store that supplies kitchen or chef products.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
please help where …
please help where did you buy flour cloth? i tried it with cheesecloth and had a big mess!
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Thank YOU.
Thank YOU.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
ure pretty! and …
ure pretty! and thanks for the information!
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
A LITTLE goes a …
A LITTLE goes a LONG way. You may have used too much of the product. Seriously. You don’t need much of the product. I gave a friend about an ounce to try, told her how little to use and she did her entire head TWICE with only 2oz.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
I made the gel …
I made the gel today because I had heard that it was great for smoothing down the edges of my hairline. However, it made my hair hard and crunchy…I don’t know what I did wrong…I followed the instructions exactly
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the warning!
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
LOL!!! I was wrong …
Thank you
LOL!!! I was wrong it has a tinge of pink which is weird since the seeds are brown. However, you are right. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Maybe you’re on to …
Maybe you’re on to something! You may have created the perfect gel for YOUR hair. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” lol
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
My gel was …
My gel was completely clear. I may have removed it from the stove too early. I noticed that yours appears to be a tan color. I will try it again. It turned out to work pretty well for my hair
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
I am a thyroid …
I am a thyroid cancer survior…and I used to use this all the time, after they cut out half of my thyroid, a goitor and a mass….I was given this list of foods I can never have again, and flax seed was one of them. when I asked why, they said it could be goiteragenic….which means not only toxic it could make the cancer come back. now i just use aloe gel, strait from a plant…or sugar water.