Best way to Use Shikakai Powder
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alexstin
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LaNecia
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I use the Shikakai powder with Henna and also as a wash (with Aritha, Neem, Amla and Bringraj powders).
For Henna, I add 2 tbsp to 100 grams of henna (box).
When using for a wash, I add 1 tbsp per 4 cups of water (FNWL says something like 1 tsp). You don't need a lot but just remember as an herbal wash it won't lather very much (if at all) but it's really nice to the hair.
HTH
Cayenne0622
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Can it be drying? I added about a tablespoon to my henna application this weekend and I noticed my hair was not as silky when rinsing out this time. Normally, my fingers just run through my hair when I rinse out my henna.
vickid
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I've used Shikakai powder as a scalp scrub for about 3 yrs. It cleansed the sebum from my scalp and made my hair grow, grow, grow. I mixed 2 T powder, 1tsp. amla, coconut or shikakai oil, and 1 tsp water. I massaged it into my scalp and let it dry. Rinsed and conditioned my hair. Shikakai really does work wonders!
Lavendar
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I mix a couple of Tbs in my henna and I also use it as a separate deep conditioner on clarified hair. I mix 50 g (half pack) with half a can of coconut milk, 2 T honey, 2 T coconut oil, and 1T conditioner. I leave in on a couple of hours with heat. This recipe makes my hair strong and super moisturized.
alexstin
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That sounds good.
I only tried it as a wash once. I just got lazy and didn't want to rinse all that stuff out of my hair. I think I'll try it again.carameldiva
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I mix 2.5 tblsp in my henna mix tonite. Can't wait to see how my hair turns out in the morning when i rinse it out.
mscocoface
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The soap version is good.
I also make a tea out of this and will use it as a spritz with T50 oil (helps preserve it) and I will mix it with other products, conditioners and just as a rinse.
I use it with just about everything and sometimes alone. There is also an oil too that you can use.
I will put 3-4 table spoons in about 3-4 cups of water, boil for about 30 minutes, let it sit for an hour and then strain with cheesecloth/strainer and then use accordingly.
I also make a tea out of this and will use it as a spritz with T50 oil (helps preserve it) and I will mix it with other products, conditioners and just as a rinse.
I use it with just about everything and sometimes alone. There is also an oil too that you can use.
I will put 3-4 table spoons in about 3-4 cups of water, boil for about 30 minutes, let it sit for an hour and then strain with cheesecloth/strainer and then use accordingly.
carameldiva
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Forgot to add- my experience was very positive. My hair and scalp felt great. It stopped my shedding and my hair felt so soft. This is a winner. I will do this at least once a week. When i did it last i made a tea with shikakai powder, amla powder and aritha powder.
carameldiva
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This morning, I mixed shikakai powder, fo-ti powder, aritha and rhassoul clay and made a paste. Applied that to my hair and scalp and then put on a thin, plastic cap and sat under the dryer for twenty minutes. Then i rinsed this out in the shower, and conditioned my hair. Great results as usual.
