You’d be amazed to know that this ancient hair beauty treatment is making a comeback. Well, it wasn’t really gone in the first place; just had lesser takers. One of the most commonly-used natural ingredients, this plant has been used as a hair cleanser in most parts of India since time immemorial. Shikakai contains vitamin C and D, along with other properties that make it ideal for hair care.
#1. Adds shine and softness The natural ingredients of shikakai make your hair softer and add a beautiful shine to it.
#2. Fights dandruff The anti-fungal properties of shikakai nourish your scalp and prevent itching and dryness. Used regularly, shikakai can cure dandruff.
#3. Gives you stronger, thicker hair Shikakai strengthens hair roots. The result is stronger and healthier hair, with lesser hair fall.
#4. Prevents a dry scalp Shikakai works its magic on a dry scalp by acting as a natural cleanser without washing away essential oils
#5. Delays grey hair Shikakai can actually slow down and delay the appearance of grey hair, letting you retain the natural youthfulness of your hair for long.
#6. Removes hair lice We’re not saying you have any, but in the eventuality your children pick any at school, using shikakai can actually halt the growth and eliminate them altogether.
#7. Heals minor wounds Shikakai is calm and soothing on an irritated head and can actually heal minor cuts and abrasions on your scalp.
#8. Soothes your head A shikakai hair pack can offer relief on a hot day, relieve a headache or simply act like a soothing hair pack.
How to Use
Add one tablespoon shikakai powder to half a cup basil / avocado / coconut oil. Put the mixture in a container and let it sit for a few weeks. Keep shaking it intermittently. Use the oil in your hair 2-3 times a week and shampoo well.