Our shikakai powder comes from de-shelled shikakai nuts. Shikakai is referred to as "fruit for the hair." It has a naturally mild pH, and it gently cleans the hair without stripping it of natural oils. Use shikakai as a natural hair wash for sensitive scalps or to control dandruff. Shikakai is said to promote hair growth and strengthen hair roots. For best results, combine 1 tablespoon each of shikakai powder, amla powder, bhringraj and aritha powder. Add them to 1 cup boiling water. Allow the infusion to sit for 10 minutes. If you have dandruff or scalp problems, you can add 1 teaspoon of neem powder to this mixture. You can also add 1 teaspoon of liquid castile soap to the mixture if you have very oily hair. Once cooled, use this mixture to wash your hair. Rinse well with warm water. If desired, follow with a light spritzing of amla and brahmi oils to condition the hair.
INCI Nomenclature: Acacia concinna (Shikakai) Nut Powder
Shelf Life: 2 Years
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Overall rating:
5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Ericka
Posted: Thursday, January 07, 2010
Location: Bronx, NY I love this. I just started using it 2 weeks ago, and I noticed my hair is nice, soft, and strong. I saw barely no hair shedding when I combed it. I use it in hot water with Amla Powder, and my hair feels soft and shiny. I love it. I'm going to buy the Amla Oil to sprits my hair after.
Overall rating:
5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Janine
Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009
Location: Tampa, FL Shikakai works well in a gentle shampoo mixture. Many thanks for selling this herb.
Total Number of Ratings Left: 2
