Black Shikakai Powder

 Shikakai fruit pods are dried in the sun and powdered into a powder form. Shikakai powder can be combined with water and other herbs such as Amla powder and ritha powder to form a hair-washing paste. Shikakai powder is often used to treat a variety of hair and scalp disorders. Shikakai, which has cleansing and antibacterial characteristics, can be used as-is or in tandem with reetha and amla as a cleanser to help control hair loss and prevent dandruff. It adds gloss to the hair and keeps it from greying.

BENEFIT OF SIKAKAI

Make your hair soft and shiny

Soothes a dry scalp. 

Halps get rid of stubborn dandruff.

Aids hair growth.

Slows down greying of hair.

Help get rid of hair lose.

Soothes an itchy scalp.

The essential nutrients and natural ingredients present in Shikakai is extremely beneficial in improving the texture of hair in winter. Being a natural surfactant, it cleanses the hair follicles, removes greasiness and makes the hair softer and shinier.

Boil 2-3 tbsp of shikakai powder in 2 cups of water, to make a semi-liquid paste. Add some more water and honey. Apply this paste and rinse your hair with water. Try this remedy twice a week to flaunt gorgeous shiny hair.

Removes Hair Lice and Dandruff:

Much to our respite, the potent antifungal and anti-microbial property of Shikakai play a key role in removing dandruff and lice from the scalp and hair respectively. It effectively removes dandruff but does not strip away the essential oils from the scalp, hence preventing dry scalp problems which ultimately causes flaking and dandruff. So, bid goodbye to the stubborn white flakes on your scalp and shoulders and also get relief from the constant itching and clumsiness due to hair lice.

Boil shikakai pods in water. Filter and squeeze half a lemon in it. Wash your hair regularly with this water to get relief from dandruff and lice.

Provides Stronger and Thicker Hair:

All of us wish to have a healthy, lustrous and strong mane. The active ingredients of shikakai provide the essential oils and vitamins necessary for hair growth. It holds high significance in regaining the lustre and length of hair. It strengthens the hair from roots, prevents split ends, breakage and hair fall.

Make a paste of shikakai powder with fresh yoghurt and apply to your hair and scalp. Allow it to remain for 20-30 minutes and rinse with cold water. Regular usage provides stronger and thicker mane.

Heals Infections:

Shikakai has a calming and soothing effect due to its potent medicinal properties. Unlike chemical shampoos, which may cause irritation on the inflamed or sensitive scalp, Shikakai provides a cooling effect and subdues the pain.

Apply a paste of slightly air-roasted Shikakai powder, neem leaves and turmeric on cuts, wounds, scratches or throbbing headache to get relief from inflammation and pain.

Slows Down Greying:

Grey hairs are quite depressing as it gives away your age and these days, many youngsters are suffering from premature greying. Shikakai not only prevents premature greying but also retains the natural youthfulness of black hair.

Apply a hair pack containing shikakai, amla powder and soap nut on your hair once a week to get marked results.