Vegetables and Fruits For your Good Health >> Shikakai

Think of hair care and good old shikakai at once comes to mind. This plant is known to contribute towards thick, lustrous and healthy hair. Shikakai formed an integral part of the bath routine and is used in the making of hair shampoos.

It has essential oils and iron. It strengthens hair and removes split ends. It is used in soap, shampoos, hair oils and rinses.

• Soak a few pods of shikakai overnight. Use the water to wash hair. It cleans hair right till the roots and removes dandruff. It strengthens weak hair and gives it a healthy shine.
  
• Soak 10-12 pods of shikaki in water for a few hours, preferably overnight. Take the soaked pods and crush into a paste. Mix one tsp. of black pepper powder and two tbsp. of fresh curd. Mix together and apply to hair, taking care to cover the scalp as well. Leave for at least half an hour. Wash off with a mild shampoo. This is an excellent remedy for dandruff and dull, lanky hair. It makes hair shiny and manageable.