Get Black Gorgeous Hair With This Powder

When it comes to taking care of our hair, there are hundreds of cosmetic giants offering thousands of products. But if you want to avoid the use of harmful chemicals on your locks, you have to trust the Mother Nature and stick to simple homemade products that have been used since the ancient times. Shikakai powder is one such natural hair care product that was an integral part of ancient Indian hair care practice. In this article, let us uncover the secret recipe of homemade shikakai hair wash powder and everything else you should know to get gorgeous black hair with it.

Ingredients

Shikakai – 500 gms.
Reetha (soap nut) – 100 gms.
Methi (fenugreek seed) – 250 gms.
Fresh tulsi (holy basil) leaves – 1 bunch
Moong bean (green gram) – 250 gms.
Fresh curry leaves – 1 bunch

Method

* When you have gathered all the ingredients, wait for a couple of bright sunny days (best to opt for summer months).

* Clean and wash each of the ingredients thoroughly and leave them under the sun for 6 hours each day in order to dry them up.

* In two days’ time, they will be crisp and completely dry.

* Now, all you have to do is to grind them into a smooth, fine powder and that’s it! Store the hair wash powder in a clean, dry jar.

* The shelf life of this homemade product is very long. So, you can actually store it for months.

* Take a small portion of the powder in a bowl and add a little water to it. Stir gently until a smooth paste is formed. Let it stay at least for 2 hours before you wash your hair. You can also soak the powder in water the night before use.

* Divide your hair into two sections and apply the paste all over your scalp as well as hair thoroughly.

* Wait for around 5 minutes. You can massage your scalp gently during this time.

* Now, rub your hair very gently with your palms by using plain water and rinse off just like your regular shampoo.

* Repeat the step if necessary and air dry your hair to feel the softness.