Green Queen Living: A fabulous homemade hair gel by Me, Myself & I


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Hair products are some of the most destructive, toxin-heavy products that we use in our daily lives. But…it is so hard to live without them and even harder to find eco-friendly, clean versions that work well. Luckily, we have managed to find an awesome & super easy recipe for homemade hair gel that works wonders. It does the job, can have any scent you like and is so simple to make- we reckon your partner will be itching to steal this from the bathroom cabinet!
 
Me, Myself & I Hair Gel
 
1/2-1 tsp (add more for thicker consistency) xanthan gum
3/4 cup (12 tbsp) purified water
1/4 cup (4 tbsp) Aloe vera gel
1 tbsp 100% virgin coconut oil
2 to 4 drops of your favorite essential oil
Gel container of your choice

Quick Preparation Guide (more detailed instructions with step by step photos below)

1. Mix water, aloe vera juice and xanthan gum in mixing bowl or blender and stir until all ingredients form a nice gel.

2. Add coconut oil and essential oil drops and stir a little more.
3. Spoon the gel in an empty container and try it on your hair.
 
Only the best for Me, Myself & I – Email memyselfi.hk@gmail.com for more recipes and to learn more.
 

Step 1 – Only the best ingredients

 

Step 2 – Add 1/2 to 1 tsp xantham gum in a bowl

 

Step 3-  Add 12 tbsp purified water

 

Step 4 – Add 4 tbsp Aloe vera gel

 

Step 5 – Stir the mixture with a small whisk

 

Step 6 – Add 1 tbsp coconut oil

 

Step 7 – Add 2 to 4 drops essential oil of your choice

 

Step 8 – Stir again

 

Step 9 – Spoon gel in a container

 

Author

  • Sonalie Figueiras

    2021 Women of Power, 2019 GEN T Honoree, V Label Global Hero, 2 x TEDx Speaker: Serial social entrepreneur & trends forecaster Sonalie Figueiras is a sustainability expert, food futurist and eco-powerhouse who has been inspiring global audiences for over a decade with practical steps on how to fight climate change. Known as the Green Queen of Asia, she is the founder and Editor in Chief of the award-winning Green Queen - the region’s first impact media platform that educates millions of readers on the connection between health, sustainability and the environment and showcases future solutions. She is also the co-founder and CEO of organic sourcing platform Ekowarehouse and climate tech SaaS Source Green, which helps consumer brands quit plastic packaging thanks to proprietary plastic reduction software. In addition, Sonalie is a global keynote speaker and an advisor to multiple mission-driven startups and NGOs, and a venture partner to several VC funds.


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