Herbal medicines continue to play a vital role in primary healthcare, particularly in developing countries, owing to their cultural acceptability, compatibility with the human body, and minimal side effects. The growing demand for natural and herbal cosmetic products has encouraged the development of plant-based formulations for hair care. Herbal hair gels are widely used for styling and maintaining hair health while providing therapeutic benefits such as promoting hair growth, reducing dandruff, and preventing hair fall.

The present study aimed to formulate and evaluate an herbal hair gel using natural plant extracts of Aloe vera and Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum). Aloe vera is well known for its moisturizing, soothing, and scalp-conditioning properties, whereas flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, lignans, and antioxidants that support healthy hair growth and strengthen hair follicles. The extracts were prepared using aqueous extraction methods and incorporated into gel formulations at varying concentrations.

Five formulations (F1–F5) were developed using Carbopol 940 as a gelling agent and evaluated for physicochemical characteristics including appearance, homogeneity, pH, viscosity, spreadability, extrudability, washability, stability, and skin irritation potential. All formulations exhibited satisfactory physicochemical properties with acceptable pH values suitable for scalp application. The optimized formulation demonstrated superior spreadability, viscosity, and stability while providing excellent hair-conditioning effects. No signs of skin irritation or phase separation were observed during stability studies.