Natural Hair -Shikakai Shampoo
for Hair Growth
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 powder as a natural hair shampoo for sensitive to normal scalps or to control dandruff. Shikakai is said to aid hair growth and strengthen natural hair roots.
Hair Growth Shampoo (Quick Method)
1 tablespoon EACH of:
Pure Shikakai
Powder
Pure Amla Powder
Pure Reetha Powder Organic Wash
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 natural 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 Traditional Hair
Growth Shampoo (Slow Method)
6 cups water
1 tablespoon Pure Amla powder
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
½ cup pure Pure Reetha Powder Organic Wash
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 natural 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).
Want your hair growth to change for the better?
Get great results with a regular shampoo regime that includes 'fruit for the hair'!
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