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Hesh Shikakai
Reviews Date of last review
2 Sat May 17, 2008
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100% of reviewers $2.00 8.5



Description: Description on box:

Hesh Shikakai Powder acts as a natural astringent for hair enhancing its binding properties. It clears dandruff and cleans the dirt accumulated on the scalp. Being a natural conditioner for hair, Shikakai strengthens hair roots and promotes luxuriant growth. Hesh Shikakai powder has certain vital properties that act as coolants for the scalp. This powder has to be mixed with appropriate quantity of water and used as a paste on the hair, instead of the soap.

Briefly, Hesh Shikakai Powder has the following advantages: * Provides new life to hair strands * Strengthens hair roots * Clears dandruff *Keeps the scalp clean and cool.

Ingredients: Shikakai (Acacia Concinna)
Keywords: Hesh shikakai Indian herbs


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icydove

Herb user/hair origamist

Registered: April 2005
Location: U.S.A.
Posts: 3983
Review Date: Sat March 15, 2008 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $2.00 | Rating: 8 

 
Pros: Effective cleanser, usually inexpensive, adds slip
Cons: Quality can vary, can be messy, will sting eyes

I regularly use Hesh Shikakai in my Indian herb washes. I find it to be a very effective but gentle cleanser that adds slip to my hair. I use it in tea form, although it is typically used in the form of paste for the hair and scalp.

The package features a "best use before" date, but many times, it will be left blank. Because of this, the quality of product can vary. However, I have found that it cleanses well despite age. Older herbs may clump, though.

If you can find a local Indian grocery selling shikakai, it can usually be purchased quite inexpensively compared to over the Internet. Average price in my area is around $2 to $3 for a 100-gram box. The amount of washes per box varies based on your washing method.

WARNING: Shikakai will sting your eyes severely, so take care when applying and rinsing.
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jojo

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Registered: August 2007
Location: NW England
Posts: 3388
Review Date: Sat May 17, 2008 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: inexpensive, great shine
Cons: bit messy to make

I have just tried this and have to say its an excellent product and a fully natural way of washing hair. Its more time consuming than a conventional shampoo and makes a bit of a mess but the positives outweigh this.

I mixed 2 tbs in hot water and made a mud type substance, which i smeared all over my hair, i forgot to strain it so it was a bit grainy and loads splashed all over the sink but the results; shinny, smooth and strangely thicker feeling hair.

For anybody wanting to try Indian herbs as an alternative to shampoo, I highly recommend this product, give it a go you will not be sorry!
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