How To: Shikakai Powder Shampoo (DIY Natural Shampoo For Hair Growth)

[@2002divalyn]

I keep my hair in a protective style with braids. I keep the braids in for a month or two. During that time I like to wash my hair to make sure my scalp is clean to encourage hair growth. I used this shampoo the other day with your product (the shakaki powder) and my scalp feels so clean. Love it. I used this same recipe.

[@lewih7135]

Only shampoo I use other than your soapnut bar! I make a batch every other month, but I never thought to add amla. It really cleanses my scalp! Thanks for such great products! 👍🏼

[@HennaSooq]

Thanks for sharing!! Great tip too.

[@moonmaidenn]

Only curious, were you just using the shikakai powder alone to cleanse?

[@moonmaidenn]

I washed my 24” hair length and scalp with the 50-50 amla and shikakai powders as explained. I used 36g of each powder. I was in a rush so I could only let it sit for five minutes however I am amazed at the results. My hair is soft, conditioned and was actually easy to comb through when dry! I didn't use anything else. Next time I would like to leave it on for at least 15 minutes and add 2 teaspoons of aloe vera powder. My scalp is clean too I simply massaged it a little bit with all the mud! I didn't put it in the squeeze bottle instead I just kept it in the bowl and applied with my wooden spoon and hands.

[@HennaSooq]

Glad this helps!

[@moonmaidenn]

@@HennaSooq Thanks for responding! How long do you think is too long to leave the amla/shikakai mixture on?

[@karrieharbart9266]

This is the exact information I wanted to know! If only I knew before I placed my order! I'm going to try your rhassoul clay as a no poo cleanser this time, and I'll try the shakaki/amla next time. I'm so glad to have found your products and have been loving them! Such great quality! Thank you!

[@coilyloxs9696]

Karrie how do you use the rhassoul clay, mixture-wise I want to start a no-poo regimen for about two months to see how my coils react

[@justKKB]

@@coilyloxs9696 you can use either! For rhassoul clay I usually just add in aloe Vera juice and some shikakai powder (about 1 tbsp ish--i don't measure it). You can use water instead or hibiscus or green tea...but I most often use aloe Vera juice or a tea. Mix and apply to your hair. Leave for about 20-30 mins and rinse out!

[@coilyloxs9696]

@@justKKB awesome thank you!!

[@HennaSooq]

Welcome! Please let me know how it turns out.

[@roserodriguez4553]

I love shikaki thickening my hair but I got some in my eye and was painful although I was aware of how that can be because of a video I saw. I used this for months with out that accident. But this works well. But I will do it again but be very extra careful.

[@RobinLizac]

Got it in my eye too and got scared because it happened right after i saw that video. But thankfully im fine

[@joannedevetter6673]

This is awesome! I like the idea of using this treatment to help my chemo-affected scalp to grow the hair back ( I remind myself of Mia Farrow these days, it's about an inch long now, but the masks I ordered from you are working very well, & this should help as time passes too ....,thank you! ...jo

[@denisehunter6771]

Me too...chemo

[@JanetJenkins]

How is your hair doing after these treatments. Praying perfect health for you! 🙏

[@benitasilva411]

Amla and cassia takes your breath away with the definition. Small sections people every strand deserves it.

[@puremovement2167]

Hi ❤ can i storage it in fridge and for how long ? X thank you❤

[@nupurdixit6374]

Can it wash off oil from hair as well? Also, how frequently can we use it?

[@Alieombaba]

I definitely need this for wash! I saw the shampoo bar and was going to get that until I saw this!! Growth and cleansing!?! Yes please!! ❤❤❤

[@Cristina_Dhyan-S.]

Aritha for the foaming .. Injust bought Aritha powder to make the experiment because using shikakai alone does it seem to me that washes my hair which are very long

[@moonmaidenn]

I just read on your website that amla powder tones down henna’d hair! I wish you would’ve mentioned this in your video as I definitely don’t want to use it now as it would alter the beautiful color of my hair!

[@HennaSooq]

Thank you for feedback. We will keep this in mind.

[@coilyloxs9696]

I’m going to try this on my next wash day

[@HennaSooq]

oohhh let me know how it turned out please!!

[@fixedmybrokenhair]

Great tutorial, Khadija! Excited to try this DIY shampoo with shikakai and amla powder. Your explanations are always clear, and I appreciate the tips for freezing the mixture. Keep the awesome content coming! 💚

[@HennaSooq]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@hayal1693]

Excellent how it works on her hair.

[@veronicalaurent1170]

Ive some reetha, so going to substitute it for shikakai

[@angelwilliams2126]

Thanks for this video. Needed to know how to mix it and use it!

[@HennaSooq]

Absolutely!! So glad we did this video. I have a cute version of this video about to go up on our Tik Tok channel: www.tiktok.com/@hennasooq

[@indigo-q7g]

Greatttt, thank you :) Can I add aloe vera powder to this?

[@HennaSooq]

Yes absolutely !!

[@vanessabrown3601]

I'm currently doing weekly rhassoul clay washes. I love the quality of the rhassoul clay from henna sooq. Can I do the shikaikai and amla weekly as a conditioning step after my clay washes?

[@HennaSooq]

Hello. That may be drying back to back but it’s okay if you add a high level of moisturizing ingredients and ensure to balance with conditioning steps. We would recommend really alternating ideally.

[@amoryrespetopropio971]

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[@HennaSooq]

Thank you too!

[@thisiswhoiam102]

Can I use your oils on a 2 yr old, must I use a conditioning cap for any of the ayuivedic treatments and can I also mix them with my deep conditioner? Thanks you're doing a great job!!!! Thank you for all the natural treatment sending great blessings to you and your family thanks again

[@HennaSooq]

Hello. All henna do possibly loosen curls. Using Amla and/or zizyphus powder and products will help maintain curls in between colorings.

[@gif24gt60]

Love the diy videos!

[@HennaSooq]

Thanks so much!!

[@MarianDouglasUngaro]

Hello, Khadijah! I have a virtual appointment with you in March. Used some of my Henna Sooq powders and oils yesterday, and my hair feels and looks fabulous. 👍🏽 (Also look forward to talking with you about Morocco.) 😏

[@HennaSooq]

Absolutely! Same here. Can't wait.

[@jennbran8812]

I started using Henna Sooq products a couple of months ago and I am hooked! I’m excited to try this recipe once I order some shikakai. I have questions related to cleansing: what are your thoughts on cleansing the hair with baking soda followed by an apple cider vinegar rinse on hair that has been colored with henna? Are there any potential negative effects to my hair color if I wash with baking soda and apple cider vinegar? To clarify, I do not mean using these items immediately after coloring with henna. But that leads me to another question, how soon do you recommend wash day after coloring hair with henna? How soon is too soon?

[@HennaSooq]

Hello. We’ve heard that baking soda can remove color. Usually let the color settle 4-5 days first.

[@karolinakarolina4662]

Hello, I wanted to ask if this shampoo will also be effective when I have oiled my hair and scalp before the hair wash? Thank you 🌸🌈🌺

[@HennaSooq]

Hello! Yes, it will

[@karolinakarolina4662]

@@HennaSooq Thank you so much for your reply! 🤗

[@mcann-smith5378]

Fantastic recipe .thanks can you add coconut milk?

[@HennaSooq]

You can add coconut milk. It'll just be a little different and quite moisturizing. It may dilute some of the cleansing properties too a bit.

[@lmnop636]

When I hear shikakai I keep thinking about Ace Ventura....😅

[@PrettyGurlTyrah]

What’s the correct measurements for the water?

[@HennaSooq]

Hello! Add enough liquid to make a paste the consistency of pancake batter. We don’t measure as each batch of powders can absorb varying amounts of liquid each time. We hope this helps!

[@MarianDouglasUngaro]

Yesterday I used some hibiscus flower powder that I already had, and it left grit in my hair! 🙁 It took so much rinsing and re-rinsing to get most of it out…😕 Maybe I should have used much hotter water to mix it?? I haven’t yet ordered your Henna Sooq hibiscus mix, although I do plan to.

[@vonparker1891]

Have you tried straining the hibiscus powder? I do this with most of my powders! Hope this helps!

[@HennaSooq]

Yes I'd also suggest like Von Parker did, to strain it for sure.

[@MarianDouglasUngaro]

@@vonparker1891 thanks. I should have. I thought from the “feel” that the paste was really “smooth.” Didn’t notice the problem until I put it all over my hair and scalp. Weird surprise! I really like what hibiscus is supposed to do, so next time I’ll do it differently.

[@MarianDouglasUngaro]

Thank you, Khadija, will do. 👍🏽Talk to you March 15. 😊🎈@@HennaSooq

[@JanetJenkins]

Should this be strained before use for kinky hair?

[@nicholemack6328]

Thanks for a great video!!

[@joshiahotinnie1740]

what shampoo should I use with this treatment ? and can I ad into the mixture mustard oil ?

[@HennaSooq]

This is a cleansing treatment so you shouldn't shampoo again. Yes you can add mustard oil and any oil you'd like.

[@katkatkat5]

Oh here it is !! Nice!!

[@radds1000]

Once the shampoo is made how long will it stay?

[@luluvelll]

I have been using this combination for almost 2 years, but I make a tea out of 1 spoon each of powder with ~300 ml water, boil them for a few minutes, then strain it clear. Is this a wrong way of doing it ? Am I wasting it ? If you have any kind of advice on that, I appreciate it. I use it for every wash, not just from time to time.

[@chars8772]

I think you’re fine if you feel like it works. I’ve seen other videos where they make a similar mixture into a “tea”, like what your doing, instead of maintaining it as a clay/mask. I’m actually going to make this into a tea so it doesn’t clog my drains. 🙂

[@MrPaulanicky]

I was wondering how I can keep my hair black before applying henna please

[@HennaSooq]

Yes you can keep your hair black before applying henna. The henna will add a reddish tint though. What are you trying to achieve?

[@MrPaulanicky]

@@HennaSooq just to cover my greys my hair is jet black,I don't want the whole hair redish tint I use the ayumi herbal henna I like the results so far

[@mano_ranjan_0007]

2 chhote dibe me kya tha Jo power me mix kiye

[@chars8772]

How frequently can I use this if I have wavy/curly hair? Can I add zizphyus powder?

[@HennaSooq]

Hello. Usually weekly but make sure all Ayurvedic herbs are well balanced with moisture so it doesn’t dry hair out.

[@Mammie45]

Can fenugreek powder be added to this mixture?

[@HennaSooq]

Hello! Yes, you may do so

[@pattythegypsy]

Can I make a shampoo bar with those ingredients?

[@kathrynberry-ye9bk]

Can you wash your hair every day with it or how often?

[@HennaSooq]

Yes, you may do so

[@jesicarueda8166]

I have a question. Does this shampoo washes out the henna and indigo of the hair? Because since I’ve been using this shampoo I noticed the greys like 3 days after I did the henna. Or it just makes the hair grow very quickly?

[@HennaSooq]

Hello. Shikakai is best used the week after applying your henna-based hair color. It can be used before coloring to help the natural pigments adhere better to your hair. It can be used daily, and won't strip pigments.

[@jesicarueda8166]

@@HennaSooq ohh thank you for responding! I love your channel so much!! ❤️❤️🌺🌈🌸

[@intisamjamil9658]

Does this amla and Shirakawa powder change hair color??

[@jessicah3450]

Amla will make lighter hair take on a cooler tone. I don't think it would be noticeable on hair that's medium brown or darker.

[@HennaSooq]

With this cleansing treatment you won't see any color change.

[@amoryrespetopropio971]

From Dominican Republic.

[@HennaSooq]

Nice!

[@albania18]

Me too😊

[@RobinLizac]

Oh but i used bottled water cause of extremely hard water. Will it not rinse out?

[@HennaSooq]

It will. Make sure that you rinse out well or if you have a strong showerhead that would be better. Make sure you use our cowash as well.

[@rackaboom]

Will these 2 products die the hair if the hair color it lighter than brown

[@HennaSooq]

Hello! No, this will not deposit color to your hair.

[@coilyloxs9696]

What should I add to the mixture if I want more moisture?

[@alldayeryday2257]

Aloe Vera

[@coilyloxs9696]

@@alldayeryday2257 ok I was thinking that or hibiscus TY!!

[@HennaSooq]

Yes absolutely!! Even hair oils would be amazing

[@ForcaPortugas]

Is it safe on lighter hair? I mean not changing colour (amla=darker)???

[@HennaSooq]

Hello there! Yes, it is safe.

[@ForcaPortugas]

@@HennaSooqthanks Khadija ❤️

[@tiff___7649]

I have never colored my hair, i would like to try henna for the first time but one question keeps me from doing it😅 Can I use heat like flatiron regularly? Or dose the henna or other ingredients in the natural diy reakt badly to the heat? Sorry for bad spelling and grammar mistakes 😅English is not my native language

[@HennaSooq]

Not a problem! Yes you can still flat iron. To heat protect though we recommend you also use our Argan Serum in this process to avoid any damage: hennasooq.com/products/argan-oil-serum

[@tiff___7649]

@@HennaSooq thank you so much for the answer 😍

[@NYArts88]

Normally my dad suggested Aritha, Amla, shikakai. Why you didn’t add Aritha?

[@HennaSooq]

There's nothing wrong with adding aritha if you'd like to. This is just our own recipe that we decided on.

[@NYArts88]

@@HennaSooq thanks.

[@JM-qg9bo]

She's not your dad. This is her video

[@barakathsultan7309]

اسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Hi sister please tell me eyebrows gray hair remedy please & my gray hair how much quantity want mix indigo powder. with henna examples 3 spoons henna how many spoons indigo ? For me indigo allergy .but I want cover my gray hair please sister suggestions me Thank you

[@HennaSooq]

Hello! Assalaamu Alaikum. Do you have an indigo allergy? You will mix eyebrow coloring for those hairs the exact same way you do for your hair. Maybe use leftovers so it's more convenient after you color your hair.

[@barakathsultan7309]

وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته Thanks u r reply actually what I m asking For my gray hair I want make black Instead indigo anything is ther can I mix with henna ? Please tell me details sister my head hair so gray .thankfully 💗

[@greetyelsa1189]

Is it required that essential oil

[@HennaSooq]

Hello! This is optional. Adding essential will add scent to your shampoo.

[@Z_Dyme]

Can you swap water for aloe juice?

[@HennaSooq]

Hello. Yes, you may do so.

[@annewanjiru9352]

In kenya where can I get the powders

[@HennaSooq]

Not sure sorry but we do ship worldwide from https:www.hennasooq.com

[@margaretdexter1839]

Hi Anne, buy these powders from Jumia online, kenya.

[@genevievephilip5105]

I want to try but I have locs

[@HennaSooq]

We ship worldwide!

[@genevievephilip5105]

@@HennaSooq I want to try this shampoo but I'm afraid it would get stuck in my locs and be very hard to wash out

[@HennaSooq]

@@genevievephilip5105 it shouldn't get stuck. It's pretty smooth and creamy. Maybe dilute it even more and try one loc to test.

[@psellman25]

So I'm about to cut my hair off can I still use this?

[@HennaSooq]

Hello. Yes you may do so.

[@hoda-m2c]

Were are you buying this Amla powder? please tell me!😊

[@HennaSooq]

Hello. You can buy our brand here: hennasooq.com/products/organic-amla-powder. We ship worldwide!

[@ladyg5529]

Can i use this on a 6yo?

[@HennaSooq]

Hello. Possibly but you do have to test against any potential allergies especially because they’re so young.

[@carlajohnson5601]

I wish you could demonstrate these products in your products and show us the results.

[@sandycheeks1580]

Understand she wears the hijab 🧕🏾! So NO!!!!

[@carlajohnson5601]

@@sandycheeks1580 I totally respect that she wears a hijab, I just wish she used a model or a volunteer for her videos so we could see the results.

[@RobinLizac]

❤❤❤❤

[@kelcyking7219]

Have you ever used either of these herbs as a dry shampoo?

[@HennaSooq]

Personally no as I really need moisture and slip. I wonder how it would be dry and if they would work....not sure.

[@varde42]

I tried and wouldn't recommend using herb powders as the main ingredient in a dry shampoo. The reason being that even the most finely ground herbs still have relatively large particles compared to starch or clay and can look gritty on the scalp. Also many of them change colour when absorbing oil or moisture and then Your head might look dirtier than before. Most of the active ingredients in herb powders will work better in a water or oil base, so there's not much point wasting these precious herbs in dry shampoo ;) Small amount of herb powder (2-10%) can be added to starch based dry shampoo for gentle fragrance, while starch does all the work of absorbing oil and sweat and can be brushed out without leaving obvious residue. Sorry for the long rant, and have fun experimenting :)

[@allnaturalbrown]

Use a small whisk

[@HennaSooq]

Yes!!! Love this.

[@abhabakshi]

❤❤❤❤😊

[@dawnjackson6741]

The word is liquid or less viscosity. No such word as liquidy in the English language!

[@HennaSooq]

Thank you for this imperative knowledge. I will say "less viscosity" going forward.

[@dawnjackson6741]

@@HennaSooq we all learn something new daily. So happy that you were receptive and not offended.

[@dawnjackson6741]

@@HennaSooq As an adult living in a free society, it is your choice as to whether or not you accept the information.

[@JM-qg9bo]

​@@dawnjackson6741cut it out please

[@jemts5586]

Eh, "liquidy" might not be official, but it follows the rules of English. We say soapy, chalky, gritty, fishy, smelly, etc. It works. :)

[@karthikeyans5387]

How many days can the shampoo be stored after making it?

[@HennaSooq]

this usually 5-7 days in the fridge ideally. So only make enough for that amount of time or per wash. If you want to make more then you have to use a preservative, or freeze the batches and thaw to use as needed.