Home Mixtures: The art of being a "Mixtress"

So I was over at theBlack Hair Care Blog and found an article on an interesting mix I'd like to try.
DO you prefer to mix your own products?
Xoxo, Dej

Flax Seed Gel

I purchased some flax seeds today from PathMark (my local grocery store). It cost $0.89 a packet (I have two) and the expiration date is 12/2013. Not bad, since I should put them to use by then. I used Naptural85's flaxseed gel recipe. It calls for 1/4cup flaxseeds and 2cups water. That's the consistency she prefers, but I find it a bit runny. Next time, I may use less water, but it is in the refrigerator as I type and I don't know how much it would thicken (she says it thickens as it cools).
I got quite a bit of product. I found that using a slightly thicker stocking is more effective, the thinner one I had developed a run and caused the seeds to be scattered in my gel as opposed to remaining in the sock. I recommend using a thicker sock so it wont develop a run because the seeds WILL land into your gel!
It was messier than expected, but that is why it is called "trial and error", so I know how to prepare next time I plan to go through this process.
Of course, I added my trusty rosemary essential oil to preserve my product. Since I had so much extra, I gave some for my friend to try on her hair. =}
Next time, I will use less water, and let it boil longer, both should result in a thicker gel. It's a little too watery for my taste, but be warned, I discovered through my research it will be tougher to strain. I will follow up with a pictorial of my process and results. Stay tuned!
-D
Post Updated: 3-22-11

Mix It Up!

I completely disagree with people who tell me they want to go natural, but claim it is "too expensive". You can do many things, like mix your own products. Its easy on your pockets, and better for your hair: you know everything that is in the mixture. No confusion about what something is called and how to pronounce it.
Today, I mixed up some more of my "shea souffle" that I use on my hair and skin. I used measuring cups to measure my concoction.

I know it will be enough to last me a long while because it filled a 4oz jar I had left from the last time I bout shea butter LAST school year. Expensive? Definitely not. Time consuming? Not really. The entire process definitely did not exceed 15 minutes. =}
-D
Post Updated: 3-22-11

I made my own hair mix!

So after a bit of research on the ingredients and reading up on how other naturals mix their concoctions. Pictured below is the ingredients I used, as well as the cup I used to measure. Upon my research, it was also recommended to do a small batch the first time around. I currently have my mixture setting in the fridge. After it sets, I plan to whip it with a hand mixer. I will do a follow up post with results and the steps I took. Smooches! :-*
-D
1-2-11 UPDATE: I re whipped my mix the other day, and added olive oil to it. I will update with a picture of the results as promised!