Shikakai Pods Dried

Shikakai Pods Dried 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.*

Benefits of Shikakai for Hair

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.*

9. Gently detangles hair

• If you have curly hair, shikakai is a great way to detangle your locks after a shampoo. Gently run your fingers through your hair while rinsing.*

10. It is cheaper and better

• Shikakai is a much cheaper and more natural alternative to chemical-laden shampoos.*
  
• Now that you know of the many advantages, learn how to use shikakai.*
  
• By itself shikakai doesn’t lather up much, but when mixed with reetha (soap nut) it is an excellent way to clean your hair and scalp. Here are the many ways you can use shikakai for your hair.*