Herbal Shikakai Powder

SHIKAKAI (Acacia concinna) has been used traditionally for hair care in the Indian Subcontinent since ancient times. It is one of the Ayurvedic medicinal plants. It is traditionally used as a shampoo. In order to prepare it the fruit pods, leaves and bark of the plant are dried, ground into a powder and then made into a paste. While this traditional shampoo does not produce the normal amount of lather that a sulfate-containing shampoo would, it is considered a good cleanser. It is mild, having a naturally low pH, and doesn’t strip hair of natural oils. Usually no conditioner is needed, for shikakai also acts as a detangler. An infusion of the leaves has been used in anti-dandruff preparations.

Benefits of Shikakai for Hair

• The natural ingredients of shikakai make your hair softer and add a beautiful shine to it.
• The anti-fungal properties of shikakai nourish your scalp and prevent itching and dryness. Used regularly, shikakai can cure dandruff.
• Shikakai strengthens hair roots. The result is stronger and healthier hair, with lesser hair fall.
• Shikakai works its magic on a dry scalp by acting as a natural cleanser without washing away essential oils.
• If you have curly hair, shikakai is a great way to detangle your locks after a shampoo. Gently run your fingers through your hair while rinsing.

• Shikakai Hair Pack for Dry Hair

• A blend of shikakai and yogurt is excellent for your hair.

• Massage in the blend and wash it off after 15-20 minutes.

• Do this every alternate day and see results within a week.

• Add half a cup shikakai and one cup amla powder to a cup of lukewarm water.

• Let this sit for 1-2 hours.

• Apply the paste to your hair and wash it off after 30 minutes.