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Can shikakai powder be used alone to clean your hair or does it have to be mixed with something?...does it have to be heated/boiled to be effective?...Can I mix any oil with shikakai powder or does it have to be alma (or some other powder)?

Sorry about all the questions...I want to start using shikakai powder as a poo but I want it to be very simple...like just mixing the powder with water and call it a day...and I have so many oils that I really don't want to buy anymore before I use them up...TIA
 
guudhair said:
Can shikakai powder be used alone to clean your hair or does it have to be mixed with something?...does it have to be heated/boiled to be effective?...Can I mix any oil with shikakai powder or does it have to be alma (or some other powder)?

Sorry about all the questions...I want to start using shikakai powder as a poo but I want it to be very simple...like just mixing the powder with water and call it a day...and I have so many oils that I really don't want to buy anymore before I use them up...TIA
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It is strongly recommended that you mix it with another powder such as amla or aritha (ex. 1 tsp shikakai + 2 tsp amla + 2 tsp aritha) as shikakai is very drying on its own. Best to mix it with boiling water first, then add cold water to cool it down. Some have used oils but I prepoo with amla and mix my powders with water. There's a very informative thread started by CandyC that spells it out in great detail and should help you further.
 
HotRibena said:
It is strongly recommended that you mix it with another powder such as amla or aritha (ex. 1 tsp shikakai + 2 tsp amla + 2 tsp aritha) as shikakai is very drying on its own. Best to mix it with boiling water first, then add cold water to cool it down. Some have used oils but I prepoo with amla and mix my powders with water. There's a very informative thread started by CandyC that spells it out in great detail and should help you further.
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ITA! Why not try making a pre-made dry mix that you can use as needed? Simply dump 1 box shikaki + 2 boxes amla (+ optional 2 boxes bhringraj) into a big container, Then when your ready ti use just scoop out 1 Tbsp. to 2 cups warm water.:yep:

I'm still MADLY in love with AAA! But I've been slacking on my routine and it's really catching up with me. So I'll be doing my bhringraj tea rinse ALL WEEKEND! :look: Gotta get back on track!
 
Just got back from an Indian store...I picked up a box of shikakai powder, alma powder and two bars of shikakai soap...one of the soap bars has shikakai, amla and bhringraj in it....I'm kind of scared to use the soaps because neither of them list the ingredients (one is by Swastik and the other by Godrej...
 
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Someone got us a discount at the indian store on amazon.com, but i think his prices are too high, nice to offer the discount though.They have a buy 5 get 6th free offer now,but 1 box of amla is 3.99, eastwestbazaar has it for 1.99,I sitting here now soaking with my oils, used the last of my shikakai oil.I never saw this product before,Will have to give it a shot, shingara EastWestBazaar.com - Hair Colors - AMBICA EXPORTS's Kesh Shingaar

also I have been reading about aswini oil being a great hair grower, trying to find that one too.
The discount code is LONGHAIR and it depends on what you spend.

TheIndianFoodStore owner has agreed to give our forum a discount for all of the Indian beauty products they have. He said that he would be willing to offer a special discount code to LHCF members for 30 days that provided a tiered discount based on how much the customer would order. This is for all Dabur brand and Hesh brand beauty items. Basically, the more you buy the more the savings. Here is the list, you must purchase atleast:

$10 - $25 - Receive a 5% discount
$25 - $40 - Receive a 10% discount
$40 - $75 - Receive a 15% discount
$75 - $125 - Receive a 20% discount
$125+ - Receive a 25% discount

This is on top of the items they have Buy 5, Get 6 Shipped promotions on! I think this is a great chance for us to save on some of our favorite items, and thank TheIndianFoodStore for their support. Use the coupon code LONGHAIR for the discount. He said fresh product just arrived, so all expiration dates are long. He did mention though that some Dabur items come with manufacturing dates on them, so he told me that customers sometimes get confused that these are expiration dates even though it says on the bottle that there is a 36 month life (i.e. product manufactured in 2006 expires in 2009).

Here is a link to their store with their products:

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&me=A10LZNXDPIZCNZ

Just do a search for "Dabur" and "Hesh" to find the products. Note: They also have two new products!

Dabur Amla GOLD Hair Oil & Dabur Vatika OLIVE Oil

The person posted this in the discount thread,last message.I'm sorry i can't remember her name to give her credit, but she knows who she is! lol....Thank you!
 
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I walked my behind up that hill Monday to get a few bars of medimix soap and those chumps were out of it !!!:nono::nono:
 
How much "shampoo" are yall making in one mix?....if you are mixing enough for more than one wash, how long do you keep it and where are you storing it?
 
guudhair said:
How much "shampoo" are yall making in one mix?....if you are mixing enough for more than one wash, how long do you keep it and where are you storing it?
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I make about 3 'uses' - which is about 6 weeks worth. I put it in an old empty conditioner bottle (:look cuz I have PLENTY of those laying around), and keep it in the fridge.
 
I just ordered some large tea bags. I'm hoping to put the shikakai and amla in there so I won't have so much gritty stuff. The panty hose over the top of the cup works but it makes everything so much slower.
 
Guudhair,
I've used the Swastik brand a few times and I like it, no problems. I don't know whats going on, but it seems the Indian store here has been out of Shikakai powder for a while now, back order forever.

However, I found an Amla/Shikakai shampoo there with no chemicals, premixed and I love it. It was $6.99 for a huge bottle and a good lather. The Indian lady told me to try it b/c I wanted to make my own and I wouldn't have to worry about chemicals. She said they usually sell out of it b/c most of her shoppers don't want anything but the herbals in their poos.

I think its a keeper; I found the pic online but its $11.99 here and I only paid $6.99. http://www.naturetherapy.com/ayur/amlashikakai.htm
 
I started with that before I was able to get the powders. I really like it a lot I try to use it about once a month and use the powders the rest of the time. I didn't take any pictures but I thin I got about a good 1 1/2 inches of growth since January. I've also stopped using heat ( was a serious heat addict:wallbash:) since then as well so I'm sure that attributed to it as well. :grin:
 
Hey everyone!! I found LHCF in Nov 2007(the day after Thanksgiving to be exact) after viewing Macherie's YouTube videos. Therefore, I am DEFINITELY a newbie!!!:yep: I was so overwhelmed with all the great inforamation about hair care. I immediately became a PJ and developed a regimen. I have retained some length and gain a lot of thickness. My hair is currrently neck length and I am 4 weeks post.

I have been doing a lot of research lately about natural/organic foods, hair care products, etc. I love AO Honeysuckle Rose cond and Giovanni everything!!! After lurking on this thread and Candy C's & MedMunky's fotkis for nearly 2 months, I have decided to take the Ayuverdic plunge!!!! Yay!!!

I know your guys are about the end your AAA challenge, but I am joining and will continue for the next three months. I ordered my products today from Amazon.com and can't wait to start. Here's my proposed regimen:
Prepoo with Shikakai oil massaged to scalp and Alma oil to hair
*rinse hair well with warm water
Apply Shikakai/Alma powder mixture to hair for 10 mins
*NO MANIPULATION
*Rinse well in shower with warm water
DC with Giovanni Moisture cond under dryer for 30 mins
Quickie cond with Giovanni volumizing cond
Apply leave-in cond(Giovanni Direct), serum, and Alter Ego scalp drops and proceed with rollerset, braidout, or bantu knot set.

What do you think? I am open to any suggestions!!!
 
KaramelDiva1978 said:
Guudhair,
I've used the Swastik brand a few times and I like it, no problems. I don't know whats going on, but it seems the Indian store here has been out of Shikakai powder for a while now, back order forever.

However, I found an Amla/Shikakai shampoo there with no chemicals, premixed and I love it. It was $6.99 for a huge bottle and a good lather. The Indian lady told me to try it b/c I wanted to make my own and I wouldn't have to worry about chemicals. She said they usually sell out of it b/c most of her shoppers don't want anything but the herbals in their poos.

I think its a keeper; I found the pic online but its $11.99 here and I only paid $6.99. http://www.naturetherapy.com/ayur/amlashikakai.htm
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Thanks!...how long have you been using this shampoo?
 
Bumping for results.
how are you ladies doing with your regimens. Please post some updates. Or havesome people fallen off the wagon.
 
I've been doing more protective styles mostly because I have so much going on at work, its been easy to just pull my hair up in a bun. Even to put a few rollers in a pony and have something half way decent has worked out for me and my late nights. I haven't been able to cond wash as much as I would like, that's the only downfall. I need to b/c I've been working out more lately.

Anyway, the shampoo and henna treatments are working like a charm:yep:. I can't complain except for I wish I had more time to wash my hair more frequently. Little to no shedding is definitely a welcome to me. I'm now on the deep conditioner kick! I've been experimenting with those b/c they discontinued my beloved Milk & Honey Suave conditioner.:wallbash: I got Tresemme today and I'll keep you posted on how much I like it.

That's all for now. I'm trying not to take any pictures until May or June. We'll see if I can hold out that long! I'm length obsessed!! :lachen:
 
These are of my fresh relaxer on Feb 2 and at 7 weeks post (Mar 22)...I've used the Ayuverdic method since Feb 17 (except for two washes at the BS)...I'm 10 weeks post now and will post update pics tomorrow morning after I relax....but for now, here you go:
 

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I'm still faithfully using henna (always), and regularily using amla oil, amla powder, and shikakai powder as my main hair 'wash'. My hair is amazingly shiny, wonderfully clean, and shedding has dropped considerably!

I just ordered 1000g of each powder, just so that I can be sure to have plenty on hand....
 
still in the game.. hair is super thick and is at my brastrap. it is the thickest it's been in 4 years now. no post partum shedding yet. i am sitting here with henna on my hair now. it has been 7 months now using amla oil, brahmi oil, mahabhringaraj oil , sesa oil, shikakai oil and all of the hesh powders , henna and indigo. i started back in november- december 2007. thanks to mochamaddness and candy c. :yep:
 
JustKiya said:
I'm doing well - it's not even a challenge anymore, it's just part of my reggie, now.
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Ppretty much...I like the thickness of my hair too, even though that is probably from transitioning...my shedding is not any worse then a yr ago.
 
Hello, I was wondering if any of you ladies have checked out this forum http://www.indusladies.com/

I have found myself lurking around on it and they give alot of good tips and information. It a board for Indian women, but I figure all you ladies that are into these products etc might like it.
 
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