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Abstract
Herbal hair gels are chemical-free products that promotes hair health. It aims to nourish the scalp, moisturize hair, reduce hair fall, promote growth, and address scalp issues like dandruff. Herbal gels offer styling benefits without damaging the hair and are suitable for various hair types. Additionally, they focus on using environmentally sustainable, biodegradable ingredients. The main objective of present work is to formulate and evaluate herbal hair gel containing flax seed and curry leave extract. Extracts from flax seed and curry leaves were obtained through aqueous extraction. Formulation of herbal hair gel was done by varying drug concentration of ingredients as F1–F5. Methyl paraben was used as preservative, Triethanolamine use as pH adjuster in formulation. Five different gel formulations, with varying concentrations of these extracts, were prepared and evaluated. The formulations F1 to F5 were analyzed based on following parameters colour, odor, texture, clarity, pH, viscosity, spread ability, extrudability, gel strength, homogeneity, stability, washability, antimicrobial activity and antifungal activity. Consistency testing confirmed that the gel spreads evenly and provides a lightweight feel without leaving a sticky residue. The pH level helps prevent scalp irritation and maintains the natural hair balance, promoting healthier hair. Viscosity testing verified that the gel was neither too runny nor overly thick, making it suitable for both styling and conditioning purposes. The herbal hair gel formulation demonstrated good texture, stability, and sensory appeal, with a balanced pH and effective hair and scalp benefits. These results indicate that the product meets quality standards for a natural, non-irritating hair styling solution suitable for regular use.