Homemade two-ingredient hair mask costs £1.20 and makes ‘hair grow faster’
A hair influencer has shared her homemade recipe for a two-ingredient hair mask that promotes growth.
The budget-friendly treatment, which costs just a few pennies per use, also adds instant shine to your locks.
Amber, known as @amberpot on TikTok, shared the beauty tip in a video on the social media platform, explaining how to make a flaxseed gel hair mask.
She said: “How to make flaxseed gel hair mask for extreme hair growth. Use this hair mask if you want your hair to grow inches.”
In a pot, she added a cup of flaxseeds to two cups of water, bringing the water to a boil over 10 minutes until it formed a gel-like texture.
After cooling and draining the flaxseeds, the remaining gel was applied to her hair as a mask for an hour.
Amber explained that the flaxseed gel has multiple benefits, including adding moisture and shine, nourishing the scalp, and reducing frizz.
When asked by viewers if the seeds could be reused, she confirmed they could be used up to three times.
The influencer recommended applying the gel to the scalp, roots, middle and ends of the hair for the best outcome.
Flax seeds can be bought from some local supermarkets, health food stores and online.
Brown Flaxseed costs £5.29 from Holland & Barrett and £1.20 from Tesco.
Flax seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B and E and protein which can benefit your hair.
Flaxseeds in gel or oil form can be used on your hair. Flax seed gel, like the mask above, can boost hair growth, according to an expert.
Celeste Arnold, senior stylist and owner of Celeste Arnold Hair and Makeup told Healthline: “Flaxseed gel helps hair grow faster and longer by providing nourishment to the hair follicles.”