Shikakai Powder and braids

[tiffanyoneal]

Can I use the Shikakai Powder with my braids? I was reading some where about it leaving residue. Has anybody else with braids attempted this?

 

[Ivie184]

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[PassionFruit]

the sandy residue dissolves nicely with a scalp massage after putting a lil shikakai ( or other) oil on your fingers

 

[Choclatcotton]

dont get the shikakai powder residue in your eyes in the shower, it will burn like the devil. My eyes were red and swollen for a day.

 

[Lebiya]

What are the benefits of Shikakai Powder? ..I keep hearing about this

 

[PassionFruit]

What are the benefits of Shikakai Powder? ..I keep hearing about this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shikakai


The fruit pods, leaves and bark of Acacia Concinna are dried, powdered and made into a paste at home. While this paste does not produce the normal amount of lather that a regular shampoo would, it is a good cleanser. It has a natural low pH, is extremely mild, and doesn't strip hair of natural oils. Usually no rinse or conditioner is used since shikakai also acts as a detangler. It is also used to combat dandruff.[

 

[tiffanyoneal]

Thanks for the responses. They were very helpful. I brought a strainer so I could try to use it as tea but in a couple of days I will try it as a paste and if I get residue I will massage my hair with oil.