Hair Tip # 44: Flax Seed and Eco Styler Gel Comparison

Today Chelsyea and I were talking about hair products and she asked me which gel I like better: flax seed or eco styler. I told her that I like them both, but that they are different.

Flax Seed Gel

I use flax seed gel to set braids, twists, and flat twists. It provides a soft hold and defines my curl pattern. My hair isn’t crunchy or hard after using it. It just gives it shine and a soft hold. Also, it is moisturizing because I add essential oils to my flax seed gel. Here is my hair with flax seed gel. 

I have held down my hair with this before but it didn’t give a firm hold- just enough to pull it into a presentable style. You can see in the back how its still pretty curly. But no frizz. That's what I like!

Eco Styler Gel

“The big guns!”  This stuff is awesome when I need a firm hold on my edges. It holds my hair down without any frizz or flyaways. Also, it doesn’t flake or cause build up. I am also sure to make sure my hair has been properly moisturized and sealed before I apply eco styler gel to avoid drying out my hair. I don’t know if its possible but I sure don’t want to risk it!

So which one to use?

It depends on the style! So I keep both of them around so that I have options. I hope that this was helpful!!

-Read about how to make flax seed gel here.

-Read my eco styler review here