Hair Loss Remedy: Shikakai
Shikakai is known as, “fruit for hair”. Shikakai conditions from the hair root and is used as a mild cleansing shampoo in India. Shikakai powder is similar to soap nuts in that it doesn’t produce the amount of lather a sulfate-containing shampoo would. However, it is an excellent cleanser for natural hair. It’s very mild with a naturally low pH. It doesn’t strip hair root of natural oils and since it also acts as a detangler, it usually doesn’t need to be followed up with a conditioner.
Shikakai is also known to promote hair growth by nourishing the scalp at the glandular level. It also can strengthen hair roots. (This is good news for anybody transitioning from a chemical perm or relaxer to natural hair). It is rich in vitamin C and vitamin D, along with other nutrients that nourish the hair follicles and promote hair growth. It can be used by itself or mixed with other natural ingredients in powder form, along with water to form a paste that is then applied to the hair.
However, it’s important to remember that, traditionally, prior to washing the hair with plants containing Saponin (like soap nuts or the healthy hair growth plant, Shikakai), the user massages the scalp at the hair root with coconut oil or castor oil.
Hair Loss Remedy: Amla
Amla is wonderful cleansing agent for both the skin and hair. It imparts luster to hair and protects from dandruff, also helps prevent premature gray hair. It stimulates growth of hair on the scalp, and strengthens the hair roots. Amla extract in all natural shampoo does not deposit any color on the hair and can be used by everyone. Amla extract helps replace the nourishment lost by hair gels, chemical hair color and hair spray.
Hair Loss Remedy: Amla and Shikakai Combination
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) is used as an ancient treatment to maintain healthy hair. Amla especially is renowned for its healing effect on the hair (it nourishes dry scalp and hair and makes it manageable) and nowadays used in spas.Massage the scalp with coconut oil or castor oil. Then:
Combine 2 tablespoons each of Amla Powder and Shikakai Powder; add enough (room temperature) water to make into a paste. Apply to hair. Cover with plastic cap for approximately 10-15 minutes. Rinse out thoroughly.
This is an excellent remedy for split ends.
Healthy Diet for Healthy Hair
A healthy diet is essential to promoting hair growth. You might be surprised to learn that improper nutrition is a cause of numerous hair loss problems. Therefore, if you don’t follow a nutrient-rich diet and are currently experiencing hair loss issues: change your diet.
Eat your veggies, fruit, and milk to gain much needed nutrients for healthy hair. You also need protein sources to help nourish hair growth and eliminate hair loss.
Revitalize Your Hair
By applying the previous recommendation to your healthy hair regime, you can prevent hair loss and revitalize your hair.
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