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India is known for its traditional system of medicines like ayurveda, yoga, unani & siddha. Herbal plants and their cosmetics preparations are used to enhance the human appearance. Now a days these herbal plants and their preparations having higher demand in the world trade, because the usage of these herbal plants having higher efficacy, quality & safety. The aim of this research work was to formulate and evaluate the herbal hair gel of flaxseed and chiaseed that promotes hair growth and health while providing effective styling. The gel was formulated using a combination of ingredients known for their beneficial properties on the hair, such as the omega-3 fatty acids found in flaxseed and chia seed extracts, the antioxidant effect of vitamin E, and the soothing effect of lavender oil. Flaxseed and chia seed extracts were prepared by cold water extraction method. Five distinct kinds of gel formulations were created and tested, each with various amounts of flaxseed and chia seed extracts. A variety of characteristics, including physical appearance, pH, homogeneity, spreadability, viscosity, extrudability, and stability tests were used to evaluate each of the formulations (F1 to F4). The results showed that among the five formulations, F4 & F5 had good spreadability, viscosity, homogeneity, pH, physical appearance and was stable for long period of time and was effective in styling hair without causing any damage. The use of natural ingredients resulted in a hair gel that was gentle on the hair and scalp, making it suitable for everyday use. The formulation results suggest the hair gel can be used as a natural alternative in the cosmetic industry. Further research can explore the inclusion of additional plant extracts to enhance the properties of the hair gel.