{"product_id":"radico-organic-shikakai-seed-powder-100g","title":"Radico Organic Shikakai Seed Powder 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe softening half of the Ayurvedic wash\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRadico Organic Shikakai Seed Powder is milled from certified organic \u003cem\u003eAcacia concinna\u003c\/em\u003e and contains nothing else — no fillers, no synthetic preservatives, no fragrance, no sulphates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShikakai has mild natural foaming agents, so it cleanses gently while leaving hair softer than reetha does on its own. It is also the herb most often used after a plant colour, because a gentle wash helps a herbal colour hold rather than lifting it. It carries no pigment of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh 15-20 g for short hair, around 30 g at shoulder length, or 50-60 g for long or thick hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd warm water gradually at three to four times the powder's weight in millilitres and stir until smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the paste stand five minutes and check the consistency again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassage into damp hair at the scalp, then draw through the lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave 10-20 minutes and rinse thoroughly with warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% organic shikakai seed powder (\u003cem\u003eAcacia concinna\u003c\/em\u003e). Made in India. Net weight 100 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcacia concinna\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the Fabaceae family. Patch test on the inner forearm 48 hours before a full application and stop use if irritation develops. This is a cosmetic product for external use on hair and scalp. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it lather?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA little — more than reetha, far less than a sulphate shampoo. The foam is mild and short-lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it after colouring with henna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and it is one of the better choices. A gentle wash is kinder to a freshly set plant colour than a strongly alkaline soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReetha, shikakai or the Hair Treatment Powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReetha cleanses, shikakai softens. The Hair Treatment Powder blends both with amla, which is the simplest option if you want one product rather than three.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it dry my hair out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShikakai is the gentler of the two washing herbs. If your hair still feels stripped, follow with methi through the lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radico","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":49664188514560,"sku":"C-Shikakai","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2553\/5388\/files\/Shikakai_powder.png?v=1788349416","url":"https:\/\/dominionroadpharmacy.co.nz\/products\/radico-organic-shikakai-seed-powder-100g","provider":"DominionRoadPharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}