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 shampoo for sensitive to normal scalps or to control dandruff. Shikakai is said to aid hair growth and strengthen hair roots.
Saba Botanical of USA stocks all natural shampoos, free of sulfates, etc. (Imbue All Natural Shampoo and Lustrous Henna Shampoo Powder) that contain Shikakai powder and other great botanicals for cleansing healthy hair and to encourage hair growth. However, some men and women love to mix their own recipes for natural hair growth and healthy hair. Here are a few using pure Shikakai powder from Saba Botanical of USA:
Healthy Hair Shampoo (Quick Method)
1 tablespoon EACH of : Pure Shikakai Powder, Pure Amla Powder, Pure Reetha Powder Organic Wash (from Saba Botanical of USA)
1 ½ cup water.
Mix dry ingredients with water in a saucepan. Bring to ALMOST boiling and lower heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Discard solids. Let mixture cool to room temperature.
When ready to use, apply to hair and leave on for approximately 5-10 minutes or longer (if desired). Wash out thoroughly. You can follow up with a natural conditioner (although not necessary).
Shikakai Powder Traditional Shampoo (Slow Method)
6 cups water
1 tablespoon pure Amla powder (from Saba Botanical of USA)
2 sticks of cinnamon
12 cloves
2 teaspoons of loose black tea leaves
Combine in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes; then add the following:
2 cups of Pure Shikakai powder (from Saba Botanical of USA)
½ cup pure Pure Reetha Powder Organic Wash (from Saba Botanical of USA)
Raise heat to ALMOST boiling –but DON’T boil. Turn off heat and remove saucepan from hot burner. Let mixture in saucepan sit for at least 4 hours or overnight.
When ready, do the following: Heat mixture to ALMOST boiling –but DON’T boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Discard solids. Let mixture cool until warm to touch.
Stir in the following ingredients to the mixture:
1 tablespoon of honey
2 teaspoons of almond oil
2 teaspoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of Vitamin E oil
Let mixture cool to room temperature and transfer into tightly sealed jars or bottles with lids. Store in the refrigerator. Mixture should keep up to one month.
When ready to use, apply to hair and leave on for approximately 15-20 minutes or longer (if desired). Wash out thoroughly. No need to follow up with a conditioner (unless you really want to).
Whether to maintain healthy hair or to encourage hair growth, Shikakai powder works wonders!
Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)
©2012. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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