Amla Reetha and Shikakai are the best Herbal combo to stimulate hair growth. They work together to protect your scalp from infections, reduce dandruff, and make your hair smooth and shiny.
Amla Powder
Amla is packed with vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent that makes your hair stronger and healthier. It also improves the ability of your hair to accept moisture and makes it less susceptible to breakage or tangling.
Amla stimulates hair growth and promotes collagen production. Tannins in amla protect your hair from heat and photodamage and strengthen the hair follicle while reducing the thinning of the hair. It enhances natural hair color and stops premature greying. It restores scalps’ optimal pH level. It adds shine and improves the overall health of hair.
Reetha Powder
Reetha has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for hair problems from ancient times. It is used as a shampoo for its soapy texture and saponin, a chemical compound in it, is used for cleansing. They are rich in Vitamins A, D, E, and K, which provide full-circle nutrition to your hair. It makes the hair shiny, its antibacterial, antiseptic, and antifungal properties help get rid of dryness and remove dandruff from the scalp. It has natural conditioners that condition the hair and repair damaged hair by fixing the split ends.
Shikakai Powder
Shikakai is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants that improve the general health of your hair and make them shiny. Its antifungal properties prevent dandruff and soothe a dry and itchy scalp. Its smoothening and moisturizing properties keep your hair from turning into a tangled mess. The nutrient-rich shikakai nourishes your scalp and boosts hair growth. It reduces hair breakage as it deeply cleanses your hair while gently getting rid of knots. It also prevents lice.
Amla, Reetha and Shikakai
Amla, Reetha, and Shikakai have been used for haircare for as long as we can remember. All three of them have almost similar qualities but combined together they enhance the nutrients and offer much more benefits than using them individually. For example, all three of them can stimulate hair growth and reduce hair fall. With their collective benefits, individually, Reetha can repair damaged hair, Amla can improve scalps’ pH levels and Shikakai can condition the hair. All three of them reduce dandruff and protect the hair color. Reetha and Shikakai contain saponins that cleanse the hair and amla brings shine and color to the hair. Using these powders regularly can give you longer healthy and shiny hair.
How to use
For Oiling
- Take 1 tablespoon of Reetha Powder, 1 tablespoon of Amla Powder, and 1 tablespoon of Shikakai.
- Mix the dry ingredients well.
- Add 3 tablespoons of coconut oil.
- Mix well to make a paste.
- Lather it on the scalp and hair thoroughly by massaging it for 5 minutes.
- Keep it on your hair for 15 minutes
- Rinse it off with water.
- Repeat this process thrice a week for the best results.
Hair Mask
- Take 1 tablespoon of Reetha Powder.
- Take 1 tablespoon of Amla Powder.
- Take 1 tablespoon of Shikakai Powder.
- Mix all the powders well in a bowl.
- Add warm water to make a fine paste.
- Cover the bowl and set it aside for 15 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon of flax seeds gel.
- Add a few drops of Lemon.
- Apply the mask from the roots to the tips.
- Keep the mask on for 30 - 40 minutes.
- Wash it off with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat this process 2 - 3 times a week for the best results.
