Oh my oh my...I just washed my hair with this Indian Aritha Shampoo Bar!

[trinimonpeaches]

I currently use the shikakair soap bar and love it but I will try the aritha bar just to see the difference.

 

[Faith]

I'm going to have to get me a shikakai bar. Do you all think it can be used while in braids??

 

[froggie08]

Thanks for the info ladies, I am going to use my bar for the first time in a few minutes.

 

[OhmyKimB]

I'm going to have to get me a shikakai bar. Do you all think it can be used while in braids??

I don't know but I will be while my hair is braided

 

[froggie08]

Using the shikakai bar turned out badly for me, My hair felt dry/matted , I also couldn't seem to get a good lather going. Does anyone have any tips on what I can do next time.

 

[PassionFruit]

Using the shikakai bar turned out badly for me, My hair felt dry/matted , I also couldn't seem to get a good lather going. Does anyone have any tips on what I can do next time.

I barely did anything to get a lather.... I wet the bar, rub it between my hands & it lathered OK.. you wont get bubbles liek shampoo but it does lather.... I only use it on my face though

 

[Peacan Tan]

Bumping... Anyone try these soaps on natural hair, I'd say according to C&G I have type 3a&b medium but I'd like to know how it works on all natuals.

 

[BrownSkin2]

Bumping... Anyone try these soaps on natural hair, I'd say according to C&G I have type 3a&b medium but I'd like to know how it works on all natuals.

I've used the shikaki bar on my hair a few times and it made it very soft. It's a keeper for me.

 

[myronnie]

bumpin the thread...

 

[skipper]

i found this bar underneath my sink i had forgotten that i bought it. ill have to try it in a couple of days when i need a wash.

i have to go back to my local indian store and get some more vatika shampoo my hair loves loves loves it

i also bought this dabur special oil its really light and i use it to seal its amazing i have to go get some more of that too before i run out

 

[robot.]

wow. i must have some of this stuff.

 

[skipper]

so i tried my bar and my hair HATED IT!!! i felt like i was using that cheap hotel bar soap. i used the nirmabal brand i think it is but i was so sad i really wanted to like it but my hair was not having it. thankfully i still have my vatika shampoo that stuff is the truff

 

[seraphim712]

so i tried my bar and my hair HATED IT!!! i felt like i was using that cheap hotel bar soap. i used the nirmabal brand i think it is but i was so sad i really wanted to like it but my hair was not having it. thankfully i still have my vatika shampoo that stuff is the truff

Did you pre poo with coconut oil on your hair first before using the bar? That usually helps my hair when washing with the bar. I haven't heard of the nirmabal brand, but me and many other ladies on this board use the Godrej shikakai soap bar. This paticular soap bar is a combo of shikakai, aritha, and amla, and it works well on my hair. Give it another try with this brand, you might have a change of heart

 

[seraphim712]

Using the shikakai bar turned out badly for me, My hair felt dry/matted , I also couldn't seem to get a good lather going. Does anyone have any tips on what I can do next time.

Try prepooing with coconut oil overnight first, and then try washing with the shikakai bar.

 

[LyndseyJK]

Does anyone know where I can buy the powders and soaps in the Washington, DC/Silver Spring area???

 

[1QTPie]

Does anyone know where I can buy the powders and soaps in the Washington, DC/Silver Spring area???

I know this thread is old as dirt but I found Shivam brand swastick Shikakai bar soap in Temple Hills/Langley Park. The Indian grocer I found is on New Hampshire Avenue. It's in a shopping center and has a temporary sign. You go down a long hallway to the store. It's next to the shop with the saris.

Subzi Mandi
8044 New Hampshire Ave.
Langley Park, MD 20783
(301)434-7164

Then I go to Jasmine Bazaar to get the cheap Jamila henna (in cellophane) that I like. They sell henna at Mandi too, I just don't care for it much. It's really popular on this board though. I hate the smell. It starts with a K. It's in the red bag, I hate it.