Haircare

1. Take a small portion of the powder in a bowl and add water. Stir gently until you
get a paste. Apply on your hair instead of a shampoo.
Ingredients Needed
Shikakai – You will need 500 grams of Shikakai. Vitamin C and vitamin D are abundant in this
ingredient and it nourishes hair follicles using the micro nutrients. Best thing is that Shikakai
helps to maintain the natural oil of the hair.
Soap Nut or Reetha – It is known for its lathering effect and it removes just the right amount of
excess oil from your hair while cleaning your scalp by getting rid of impurities and dirt. 100 grams
of Reetha is enough.
Methi or Fenugreek – You will be needing 250 grams of this ingredient. Rich in proteins and
nicotinic acid, Methi is known for nourishing hair roots and adding bounce by replenishing
damaged and dry hair. In short, it is the hair conditioner you need for bouncy hair.
Basil or Tulsi Leaves – You will be needing one bunch of this ingredient for you Shikakai Hair
Wash Powder. Very readily available, it is the wonder plant. When used in hair wash powder, it
will reduce body heat and prevent hair fall, kill lice and remove dandruff and even thicken your
hair.
Green Gram or Moong Bean – Split ends? You need proteins and vitamin B and Green
Gram has exactly what your hair needs. It also cleanses your scalp and maintains the right
moisture content. Overall, it promotes hair growth, making it dense! You will be needing 250
grams of this ingredient.
Curry Leaves – This is the final ingredient that will prevent hair tangles and premature grays
and whites while adding a natural shine to your hair. Once again, you will need a bunch of these
readily available leaves for your homemade Shikakai Hair Wash Powder.