Benefits of shikakai for hair

• Posted by Nandini Devi March 7, 2015 - Filed in Health - #Shikakai  #Hai growth  #shikakai hair pack  #uses of shikakai  - 1,718 views

  How To Use Shikakai For Hair Growth?

   

  Are you tired of seeing continual hair fall? Do your hair lack lustre and beauty? Shikakai is the solution to your problem. It improves your beauty and makes your hair soft, beautiful, healthy and thick. Now that is amazing, is not it? If you want to know more about the shikakai then continue reading.

   

  What Is Shikakai?

   

  Shikakai is also known as hair fruit, grows mostly in the central part of India. It has been used for centuries, for maintaining the health of both the scalp and hair. It is high in vitamins A, C, K and D, along with the other antioxidants that are important for the hair growth. It contains micronutrients that improve hair growth and help you to retain its beauty. The good news about the Shikakai is that even today it is used as a powder, and can be found at your nearest cosmetic and beauty store. Pick up the bottle soon in order to reap the benefits.

   

  Things You Should Know About the Shikakai:

   

  • Shikakai has been used for thousands of years, both for the hair and scalp. It has frequently been used in the manufacturing of beauty products.
  • It contains the low levels of pH, which helps your hair restore its moisture and prevents shreding off of essential oils.
  • It removes the dandruff permanently. Not just that, it makes your hair grow longer, thicker and stronger.
  • Keeps your hair shiny and moisturizes it.
  • Hair lice and infections can be fought using shikakai.

   

  How To Use Shikakai As A Shampoo?

  If you are going to use Shikakai in form of a shampoo, take the bit of paste and massage all over the scalp gently. Now scrub for 2 minutes. Make sure you do not overdo it. Even though it is not a soap, Shikakai does foam up. Your hair would definitely not feel the same after you rinse off the shampoo. Though, you should remember to use the good quality conditioner before washing the shampoo off. Within a few days, you will begin to see the results. Your hair would be soft, shiny and moisturized.

   

  Shikakai And Oil Treatment For Hair Growth:

  Use Shikakai at home to make your hair long, strong, smooth and beautiful!

  Ingredients:

  • One tablespoon of Shikakai powder.
  • ½ a cup of basil oil. Avocado oil or coconut oil can also be used as an alternative.
  • Steps To Follow:
  • Take the powder and oil and mix it well. Now place this in a container.
  • Shake well.
  • Now keep the container in a place that is dark and cool.
  • Let the mixture rest for a few weeks. Keep shaking so that it does not settle.
  • You can use this oil thrice a week. Shampoo 2 hours after application.
  • You can use the oil for your skin too.

   

  Shikakai Hair Pack:

   

  Shikakai can also be used as an amazing hair pack. Most people like to use a mixture of Shikakai and yogurt for hair. Massage all over your tresses and let it stay for 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse off with cold water to see the great results within a week’s time.

   

  Benefits Of Shikakai:

   

  • Shikakai is an excellent hair vitalizer. It adds more volume, shine and beauty to your hair.
  • Application of Shikakai improves health and appearance of your hair.
  • The extracts of Shikakai would cleanse your scalp and strip off excess oils.
  • It acts against dandruff, hair loss and hair whitening.