The many benefits of SHIKAKAI for your hair (+ Science and Recipe)

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  • Опубліковано 22 бер 2018
  • Shika is an Ayurvedic ingredient that works great as a shampoo for your hair, also acting as an anti-yeast, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. I’ll show you proven scientific research on Acacia Concinna, how to make Shikakai Paste and Shikakai Tea and how to use them.
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    Shampoos Then and Now : Synthetic versus Natural - www.issstindian.org/pubpdf/voi...
    Formulation, evaluation and comparison of the herbal shampoo with the commercial shampoos - www.sciencedirect.com/science...
    Foam Properties and Detergent Abilities of the Saponins from Camellia oleifera - www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
    Department of Animal Science - Plants Poisonous to Livestock - poisonousplants.ansci.cornell....
    The diverse uses of fish-poison plants in Northwest Guyana - link.springer.com/article/10....
    NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository - nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123... Survival skills of native California - books.google.com/books?id=qSR...
    Acacia concinna saponins. I. Structures of prosapogenols, concinnosides A-F, isolated from the alkaline hydrolysate of the highly polar saponin fraction - www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9...
    Lipidated steroid saponins from Dioscorea villosa (wild yam) - www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...
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  • @GreenBeauty
    @GreenBeauty  6 років тому +119

    I hope you know your complete hair type
    Heres mine:
    Curl pattern - I, S, O, L
    Texture - TIGHT
    Density - DENSE
    Thickness THICK
    Sebum - MEDIUM-HIGH
    Porosity - BALANCED to LOW
    Due to my density its impossible to wash out the paste version of these powders from my hair. Shikakai worked well in cleaning my hair but, it dried it out so I had to follow it up with a deep conditioning.

    • @naturallylisag
      @naturallylisag 6 років тому +2

      GreenBeauty I need to figure this out. I'm think my hair is low porosity but that is based on the first few times I did the float test almost two years ago. I tried it again recently and it sunk to the bottom.

    • @Marmelder
      @Marmelder 6 років тому +3

      GreenBeauty. I’m still trying to fully get this more detailed typing system but I think I’m:
      Curl pattern - S, O
      Texture - half way between loose and tight
      Density - lowish medium
      Thickness - fine
      Sebum - low to non-existent?
      Porosity - high

    • @mattiechi
      @mattiechi 6 років тому +2

      GreenBeauty I only know two of those things thickness and porosity, and I'm not even completely sure about porosity. Did you do videos on the other four characteristics?

    • @naturallenatty8199
      @naturallenatty8199 6 років тому +4

      GreenBeauty great video.. can you do one on hibiscus please. Thank you x

    • @GreenBeauty
      @GreenBeauty  6 років тому +7

      mattiechi Here’s a link to a video that was posted a while back on each hair type characteristic. It’s important to know your hair b/c no one can care for it the way you can. So, I think it will be helpful to post a new video on it.

  • @heyy_trixxy
    @heyy_trixxy 6 років тому +263

    I've been following your advice. I had my hair in twists for 6 months ( washed, detangled, touched up of course ) and I got 4 inches length retention!!! I've been natural my whole life but my hair has never been this long and healthy. I only trust your channel because it's backed up by science. Thank you.

    • @proscovianalukanga828
      @proscovianalukanga828 6 років тому +5

      Trystan Campbell what do you use it is like my hair please share with me so that I can see some change on my hair. Thanks.

    • @GreenBeauty
      @GreenBeauty  6 років тому +21

      Trystan Campbell Thank you... I’m so happy to hear that your hair is flourishing

    • @curlslegitbaby2981
      @curlslegitbaby2981 6 років тому +9

      Trystan Campbell that's normal though

    • @angell504
      @angell504 4 роки тому +10

      curlslegit baby but when your hair growth has stagnated for months a half inch a month is a blessing. Still doesn’t hurt to try. I just paid $3 for mine.

    • @christine1962ful
      @christine1962ful 4 роки тому +1

      @@GreenBeauty thinking of trying the skikakai tea to wash my hair but I think I might let it sit before using it

  • @Penseesmodestes
    @Penseesmodestes 6 років тому +291

    the "how're you doing" at the beginning was so cute 😂

    • @Penseesmodestes
      @Penseesmodestes 6 років тому +7

      yeah yeah I know, that's why it's cute 😊

    • @annettemint
      @annettemint 6 років тому +1

      I fast forwarded a few times. haha.

    • @MR-xf8xg
      @MR-xf8xg 3 роки тому +1

      So you all don't know who wendy Williams is?

    • @Penseesmodestes
      @Penseesmodestes 3 роки тому

      @@MR-xf8xg of course we know Wendy...that's why I commented that and that's why there are likes....

  • @TheMiss600
    @TheMiss600 6 років тому +95

    The quality of production, research, animation and narration that goes into your videos is unmatched. Congratulations, well done and thank you!

  • @allisononyoutube5794
    @allisononyoutube5794 6 років тому +117

    This series is giving me more and more hair!!! Thanks. I've noticed regrowth since I've been using rhassoul clay in my now 70%-80% auyerveda hair care regime. If i stop using gel, I won't feel the need to wash my hair with shampoo. I'm making my own auyerveda oil. I make my aloe Vera leave in conditioner. I'm trying to avoid most commercial products when it's possible. Because I'm a recovering product junkie 😁😁

    • @ElegantPaws01
      @ElegantPaws01 5 років тому +7

      Allison the more the merrier. I enjoy making great products for my own hair. What is more my hair is loving it and it tells me so every day by being long, strong and soft to the touch. I consider it part of me time. My version of treating myself. Next on the agenda the ultimate day skin cream for the body with a strong base and a face cream.

    • @trurenu8nelz944
      @trurenu8nelz944 3 роки тому +2

      Try replacing gel with flaxseed gel. It gives me a mediums to bit stronger than medium hold and it is all natural.

  • @afrowiththeafro8269
    @afrowiththeafro8269 4 роки тому +13

    Every since I saw this video, I've been using g shikakai in my hair. I will NEVER go back to store bought shampoo! It feels so good and has made my hair grow so beautifully! Thank you so much for this helpful & needed information!

  • @shauniebnaturalista6672
    @shauniebnaturalista6672 6 років тому +182

    I add Shikaikai and Aritha to Bentonite Clay to cleanse my hair weekly. It does not dry my hair and it removes all of the build-up. This is followed up by an Amla/Brahmi/oil mix into my deep conditioner. I can't begin to tell you how thick, curly and gorgeous my hair has become.

    • @tessitaguerrita
      @tessitaguerrita 6 років тому +9

      Thanks for sharing! Can you share your recipe with us? 😉

    • @priyasuthar840
      @priyasuthar840 6 років тому +1

      Where do u live ? Do u know hindi

    • @tessitaguerrita
      @tessitaguerrita 6 років тому +4

      Priya Suthar Hi Priya, I live in the Caribbean. Sorry I don't know Hindi. ☺

    • @priyasuthar840
      @priyasuthar840 6 років тому +2

      It's ok. And thanks for sharing your hair routine . It would help others too.

    • @technotion782
      @technotion782 6 років тому +1

      ShaunieBNaturalista can your share recipes for your oil mix etc 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @netoubusukidi5974
    @netoubusukidi5974 6 років тому +71

    Who caught that Wendy reference 😂

  • @naturallydunn3325
    @naturallydunn3325 6 років тому +92

    I am loving the Ayurveda series. Very informative. Keep up the good work 🙏🏾

  • @nicky6579
    @nicky6579 6 років тому +30

    I have used amla, shakakia and henna in a paste but stopped because it was so hard to rinse out. But I loved the results, my hair was fully, stronger and shedding was cut tremendously. Once I stopped I have seen my hair and scalp problems come back. Glad to know the tea works just as well. I will be using it.

    • @chalseywilder937
      @chalseywilder937 6 років тому +1

      natural nicky make sure you strain it good

    • @Sucre014
      @Sucre014 6 років тому +1

      Same here, I have 4c hair and it was a nightmare to rinse out. I use alma, shikaika and henna mixed in with essential oils in a container and use daily as well as weekly (as part of my deep conditioner) and I've noticed my hair is getting thicker and less shedding 👍🏾

    • @whydoyouwanttoknowthat
      @whydoyouwanttoknowthat Рік тому +3

      You need to add soapnut powder in equal proportion of the shikakai powder. Soapnut powder will foam and ensure the shikakai is washed out

  • @MyNaturalMyChoice
    @MyNaturalMyChoice 6 років тому +29

    Every time i watch your videos, it confirms that I'm doing something right in regards to Ayurveda herbs. I use Aritha and Shikakai together with a few drops of essential oils.

  • @jyotimali5066
    @jyotimali5066 2 роки тому +8

    Proud to be an indian who knows about all ayurvedic herbs. We use natural shampoo of amla shikakai and reetha. Its amazing.

    • @milyoh
      @milyoh Місяць тому

      pls share the recepie

    • @taylorsara1237
      @taylorsara1237 Місяць тому

      we so called blk ppl are the true indians of N. America. That truth is slowly coming to light...

  • @karunasirohi7
    @karunasirohi7 6 років тому +62

    We soak 2 parts Amla, 2 parts Shikakai, 1 part Aritha in water whole night. Then next morning bring that mixture to boil. Once it cools down, stain it and use it as a shampoo. 😊

    • @joycelynefya63
      @joycelynefya63 4 роки тому

      Does it lather?

    • @lilitachm
      @lilitachm 4 роки тому

      Karuna sirohi I don’t know I think the aritha dries the hair too much

  • @Marmelder
    @Marmelder 6 років тому +89

    Let me go ahead and thumbs up BEFORE I watch this. 😂

  • @awakenedbeauti4977
    @awakenedbeauti4977 6 років тому +28

    I add Shikaikai and Aritha powder to my homemade african black soap shampoo. I also add amla and brahmi powder to my conditioner mix. Love these herbs.

    • @donnadampier261
      @donnadampier261 6 років тому

      I make my own african black soap shampoo too. How much of the powders do you add to the shampoo and the conditioner?

    • @Lafilledlapluie
      @Lafilledlapluie 6 років тому +1

      Alexis Chambers me tooo!my hair loves it

    • @donnadampier261
      @donnadampier261 6 років тому +1

      Do you add the powders to your shampoo? If so how much of each?

    • @awakenedbeauti4977
      @awakenedbeauti4977 6 років тому +5

      Donna Dampier Sorry for the late response but yes I add the powders to my shampoo. I add about 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon depending on which powders I'm using for that particular batch. For example, if I add 1/2 tsp. of Shikaikai, I'll add 1/4 tsp. of aritha powder. I do the same with my amla and brahmi for my conditioner mix. However, if I add MSM powder to any of my mixtures, I make sure to use a little bit more of the amla powder because the high concentration of vitamin c in the amla will allow for your hair to more readily take up the benefits of the MSM. I hope this makes sense. If you have any other questions feel free to ask 😌

    • @donnadampier261
      @donnadampier261 6 років тому +1

      Thank you for answering so quickly. Your measurements make perfect sense. So you only use the MSN when you add the amla and brahmi in your conditioner how much of the MSN should I use? Sorry for all the questions. Hope to hear from you soon have a blessed day.

  • @Bronzzilady
    @Bronzzilady 6 років тому +6

    This series is FIRE :D ! I'm enjoying the meat and heart of this series, Thank you for educating us about our hair. It's so good to hear and see the science behind how our hair grows, and reacts when using certain products along with great remedies is awesome.
    Thank you.
    Blessings :D

  • @jewelcoleman8614
    @jewelcoleman8614 6 років тому +21

    I've been using shikaiki and Aritha in tea form on my hair for a year now and it's the only thing that gets my hair clean and tangle free.

  • @elp1246
    @elp1246 5 років тому +5

    Thank you. You are an EXCELLENT FACILITATOR! Keep up the great work! Blessings to you.

  • @thecopperfro9830
    @thecopperfro9830 6 років тому +43

    So I know this might be a lot to ask but I would love to see a month break down of what you do to your hair (a wash day/ Hair care routine but a month breakdown since you might use different wash methods each week?)... keep up the good work I love watching your videos I’ve learnt a lot 👍🏾👍🏾!!

    • @tessitaguerrita
      @tessitaguerrita 6 років тому +11

      TheCopperFro Great idea! I would love that too!

    • @beegee4791
      @beegee4791 5 років тому +4

      We will need to pay for her content at that level. That’s super hard work

    • @tiehara
      @tiehara 4 роки тому

      @@beegee4791c c.oc

    • @tiehara
      @tiehara 4 роки тому

      @@beegee4791 cocomelon

  • @ieishagreene2326
    @ieishagreene2326 6 років тому +3

    I’m so happy to see this video! I’m just beginning to slowly add Ayurveda to my hair regimen. Shikakai was one of the herbs included in the set I recently purchased and I wasn’t sure how to use it. Definitely going to try the tea. Thank you!!

  • @sebiotimoadetayo6889
    @sebiotimoadetayo6889 5 років тому +1

    I used this today and can say it cleaned my hair and scalp! Followed up with deep conditioning and locked in moisture with the lco method. I am high in porosity and I am just growing my hair again.your channel has really helped me a lot in understanding my hair and I want to focus on my health and I have created a regimen. I have the s and o pattern, sparse, thin, high in porosity and still studying my sebum production. Thank you for you scientific information regarding our hair. I plan on purchasing the protein treatment soon.

  • @mlbrewington4085
    @mlbrewington4085 6 років тому

    Thanks so much for sharing. I suppose it seems easier to walk into a store and purchase products, but the way you’ve outlined the details of this natural product makes it seem doable. Great video.

  • @jackieD131
    @jackieD131 5 років тому

    Hi I’m Jackie
    I have been looking at your discussion online and I like what you saying about natural hair I have been natural for 8 years and I never took care of my hair used many different chemical on my hair but for my birthday I decided to take care of my hair and you inspired me so much about my hair I also saw a difference in my hair thank you and many blessings .

  • @mayangirl3757
    @mayangirl3757 6 років тому +2

    I'm​ so addicted to your voice!!!!..Love it..Thanks for the video :)

  • @moniquealexander94
    @moniquealexander94 6 років тому +1

    Gurl you are amazing! Thanks for being so informative!!

  • @goodjudygirlfriend
    @goodjudygirlfriend 6 років тому +1

    Just made my tea rinse and will use it after my amla, conditioner and Jamaican black castor oil deep treatment. Thanks for another informative video series.

  • @ItsAJarofJam
    @ItsAJarofJam 6 років тому +2

    You are so informative! Many blessings to you!

  • @i3abikay
    @i3abikay 6 років тому +1

    Very informative series. I'm going to start incorporating herbs and see how beauty (my hair) likes it.

  • @slimgirls78
    @slimgirls78 3 роки тому

    Video content based on research and education. Thank you. I know that I can trust the authenticity of your content at all times. Very reassuring.

  • @preciouslafleur5390
    @preciouslafleur5390 6 років тому

    I was just going to watch this video without the intentions of doing any recipes. After all of the benefits of Shikakai I decided to add the tea version to the Clay Recipe that you gave us and to my African Black Soap D. I.Y Shampoo and see which I like better. I already add Amal to my D.I.Y deep conditioner so I didn’t want to use too many Ayurvedic herbs, but I cannot resist this video. I am determined to grow out the hair in my crown area without using commercial products. So far it’s going well. I’m so glad I decided to watch. Thank you sooooo much for the video!!!!!!!

  • @Marmelder
    @Marmelder 6 років тому +22

    I use shikakai as part of a multi-herb leave in spritz on moisturize day. I use a tbs of henna and a tsp of amla, shikakai, bhrami and aloe powders. Basically, the Curly Proverbz tea spritz mix. I found shikakai a bit drying when I tried it alone but that was the full paste. I’ll try it as a straight rinse and see how my hair responds. I HOPE you continue with this Ayurvedic series, beyond your original list of herbs. I’m hoping you will consider doing a video on Ziziphus Spina Christi. Thanks!!

  • @RachelTV3
    @RachelTV3 6 років тому

    I love your channel, it is soooo informative! I'm going to recommend this to my fiance. He has straight red hair, but he constantly get dandruff, and is very self conscious about it. Head and shoulders does nothing for him, so I'll get him to try this.

  • @joharuno
    @joharuno 6 років тому

    Thank you for your new video! I will be trying this one next week! :D

  • @seerchannah102
    @seerchannah102 5 років тому +1

    I use Shikakai to clean my hair. I love the definition that cleanser give me. I was SHOCKED how well the clay cleans my hair but now i know why.

  • @balancefamilychannel
    @balancefamilychannel 6 років тому +18

    Very Informative, I am grateful for your channel Queen! Peace & Unlimited Abundance

  • @cindyluv3935
    @cindyluv3935 4 роки тому

    Your video’s are very well done! Thank you for what you do.

  • @Goggans
    @Goggans Місяць тому

    Still loving this ❤️🫶🏾

  • @Ossouko
    @Ossouko 6 років тому +6

    Curl pattern : Z O S ... I don’t know 🤷🏾‍♀️(4c & b 😆)
    Texture : thight
    Density: Dense
    Thickness: thick
    Sebum: Medium to High
    Porosity: Lowest of lows 😂
    Using shikakai with water a tbsp of acv. 3 to 4 drops of rosemary, peppermint, tea tree or Ylang Ylang essential oils . I switch it up not all at once all the time. My hair is smooth after I rinse it out. Never had a drying out effect but I do deep condition most of the time. I will make it more liquidy from now on as it’s a pain to rinse out. And I shall try to mix it with black soap too that’s interesting idea. Thank you for the video and thank you ladies for the tips 👍🏾

    • @rosesnewbeginning3547
      @rosesnewbeginning3547 6 років тому

      Good morning (wel it's morning where I live ) I read your regimen I was wondering I know I use acv to close my cuticles because I have high porosity hair. My daugter is low low low porosity and I can't use acv because then the oils and extracts can't penetrate her hair shaft. I use it in my conditioner or deep conditioner or rinse after to close all the moister and goodness in. I was wondering why you use acv on low porosity hair. ? What does it do for you? And do the herbs and oils still penetrate your shafts ?
      Sorry for the long reply I'm trying to find the perfect hair regime for me and my daugter.
      Kind regards rose

  • @naturallylisag
    @naturallylisag 6 років тому +22

    I'm really enjoying this series.

  • @callmeswivelhips8229
    @callmeswivelhips8229 6 років тому

    I LOVE THIS CHANNEL SO MUCH

  • @swapnilnl2622
    @swapnilnl2622 15 днів тому

    In India we use shikakai along with ritha nuts aka acacia concinna . It gives lather also. Cleansing oil from hair becomes a bit easier as we Indians love to apply oil to hair before wash

  • @itsme-ye3iz
    @itsme-ye3iz 6 років тому +12

    As with any herbal powder, always remember to do a patch test first to make sure you’re not allergic. I’ve used lots of different herbs and decided to also try shikaikai (from a quality source) a while back. Although my hair looked fabulous, I experienced severe itching and respiratory irritation. So sad to say this herb is not for me.

    • @itzzzbunty8965
      @itzzzbunty8965 2 роки тому

      If you don't mind me asking, what are the best places to source quality herbs??

  • @AngelaAngelicMessangerDenmark
    @AngelaAngelicMessangerDenmark 6 років тому

    Derma rolling to regrow edges! Please, please, please do a video on whether Derma rolling can truly help thinning edges! Love your videos!

  • @raunij7967
    @raunij7967 6 років тому +1

    You were obviously sent by GOD to help us because I can’t see how I made it this far without you except for with GOD. Thank you kindly for all your help and hard work please never leave us. WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀💕💕💕💕

  • @tuffryda
    @tuffryda 3 роки тому +1

    shikaikai is the only shampoo that heals my scalp of chronic itchiness and tangles. saved my hair’s life!

  • @connieanderson9702
    @connieanderson9702 6 років тому +13

    I really enjoy your video!!!! Can u do one on chebe powder?

  • @reallyme02
    @reallyme02 6 років тому

    Very good information, thank you for posting.

  • @TheCornerofWhymsyAndBlyss
    @TheCornerofWhymsyAndBlyss 4 роки тому

    Subscribed! Come through Science!!! Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge...I'm off to binge watch now...BYE!

  • @ltrotter636
    @ltrotter636 6 років тому

    Great video, thank you!

  • @ChillVanille
    @ChillVanille 6 років тому +1

    Yes like someone else said I would love one on chebe powder

  • @angelvenus-africa4161
    @angelvenus-africa4161 3 роки тому

    You are super CREATIVE!! Love 💕 ya girl.

  • @Fanouvvi
    @Fanouvvi 6 років тому

    I’m sorry I do appreciate you informative knowledge on shakky, my given nickname. I was over excited trying to pick up the golden nuggets you was dropping. I think this product just might be the fix to help me retain hair growth because my hair sheds A Lot.
    Thanks!

  • @lagente2789
    @lagente2789 6 років тому +8

    Such an exciting series! Keep up the great work! 💛

  • @1cakesz
    @1cakesz 4 роки тому

    I’ll be making the tea! Thank you :)

  • @l8terivy
    @l8terivy 6 років тому +11

    I’m interested in soapwort and yucca because these both contain saponin.

  • @PhoenixEchoesAudio
    @PhoenixEchoesAudio 6 років тому

    I loove your videos. I really need to revisit ayurvedic hair care

  • @lblack1961
    @lblack1961 6 років тому +3

    My hair is 4b in the back/regular porosity-4c on the sides regular to low porosity-small bits of-3c at the crown-low porosity, and the center back/lower porosity. I love shikaki...my hair loves it and leaves it soft, and brings out the texture. I can see where I will use this more often as my hair gets longer, as it lends to me doing next to nothing for styling after getting out of the shower.
    I also like soapnuts and bhringaj. I mix them together with shikakai and make a tea.
    I will sometimes add or follow up with a tea of marshmallow, slippery elm, nettle, and or horsetail. And my standby after wash and rinse is castor oil or some kind of castor oil mix.

  • @emokittenlove
    @emokittenlove 6 років тому +3

    This would probably be great to clean your scalp when you wear protective styles like braids.

  • @DanaC-ne7bc
    @DanaC-ne7bc 6 років тому

    Love this info

  • @peepla7
    @peepla7 6 років тому +1

    I used shikakai tea to mix my bentonite clay..... AWESOME!! It was like cleansing and conditioning at the same time.

  • @hunniedelite
    @hunniedelite 6 років тому +2

    hmmmm, anti yeast? I struggle with seborrheic dermatitis, I might give this a try. Thanks for the info!

  • @Quincy25
    @Quincy25 6 років тому +1

    My hair type is low porosity, coarse, high dense, and type 4 curl pattern. I have never used shikakai but one of my fave leave-in conditioners (As I Am) has amla extract in it and provides my hair with slip and moisture :)

  • @ArA-og1dv
    @ArA-og1dv 6 років тому

    t-ankh Usista, I really appreciate ur vids, so informative.
    btw luv ur animation, so relatable

  • @Sophia-ml8jt
    @Sophia-ml8jt 6 років тому +3

    Love the concept of your channel! I am just curious: do you have an academic background in natural sciences like chemistry etc?

  • @XiaoYan1775
    @XiaoYan1775 5 років тому

    Nice video, i make my own ayurvedic shampoo to wash my hairs. Amla+shikakai+ reetha(natural foam type fruit)= perfect shampoo

  • @keiyamcmorris9271
    @keiyamcmorris9271 6 років тому +2

    First of all i love your thorough videos.......do you think i could mix shakaikai with african black soap as a shampoo?

  • @raeakiko8225
    @raeakiko8225 6 років тому +2

    Hey! I love your channel I’ve been watching for years! Can you please do a video on the science of hair vitamins? I don’t think they are worth the hype anymore due to fillers. It seems I excrete out more than I intake! Do you use any hair vitamins?

  • @shraddhabhardwaj9070
    @shraddhabhardwaj9070 6 років тому +1

    Hii!!i am in love with ur videos as they as so logical.will love to see more such stuff from you..Can you please make a video on how does Sapindus Mukorossi (soap tree) works on our hair??hoping to hear from you soon!!

  • @akwasifilstone5195
    @akwasifilstone5195 6 років тому

    Very good and informative video.i use clove powder paste for my hair kindly do a video on that and a chebe powder as well.thank you

  • @positivevybes247
    @positivevybes247 4 роки тому

    Loooool.... I live in Kenya and never knew that this tree is what is referred to as "shikakai"... Its a very popular tree around here... I'm actually pleasantly surprised

  • @back2s0ul
    @back2s0ul 6 років тому

    I couldn't watch this video without thinking of Ace Ventura 2. Shikakaaa! I've never heard of Shikakai before this. I might look into it more.

  • @swatigupta2894
    @swatigupta2894 3 роки тому

    Awesome! Well i buy whole reetha and shikakai soak them overnight and then boil them in a cooker then mish mash it and strain. Powder gets sticky sometimes leaving behind remnants. Tea is a good option though!

  • @starcherry6814
    @starcherry6814 6 років тому +2

    I use a teaspoon of this to my homemade shampoo! Kicks itchy scalp and dandruff to the curb!

  • @lindasmith9273
    @lindasmith9273 6 років тому

    Thanks so much🦋🦋🦋🦋

  • @mrinalinidevi2724
    @mrinalinidevi2724 5 років тому

    Great video

  • @RiDiCUlOUS112808
    @RiDiCUlOUS112808 6 років тому

    Can you do a video about oils? The differences, moisturizing vs sealing, what’s oils are better for low or high porosity hair.

  • @akuaakrasi399
    @akuaakrasi399 6 років тому

    Please do other videos in other aryuvedic herbs u didn’t spell out as those u would discuss. I would really be appreciated .Tnx The video on shikaikai was great

  • @tenecia20
    @tenecia20 6 років тому +20

    Those trees grow aplenty in my country. Maybe I can find out how to make the powder myself.
    Another great video. Enjoying this series.👍👍💯

    • @chalseywilder937
      @chalseywilder937 6 років тому +2

      Keisha Alexander you dry the herb or flower or whatever then grind it.

    • @chalseywilder937
      @chalseywilder937 6 років тому +1

      You could juice it while it still has water in it, and use that too, and still dry out the pulp. You can blend it then strain it too

    • @tenecia20
      @tenecia20 6 років тому +1

      Chalsey Wilder tyvm. Because after seeing this video I went searching UA-cam for a video. I wasn't successful. So thanks a million. 😉👍

    • @chalseywilder937
      @chalseywilder937 6 років тому +2

      Keisha Alexander oh okay lol. But please make sure the part of whatever plant you're using isn't dangerous for you to use

    • @chalseywilder937
      @chalseywilder937 6 років тому +2

      You can make aloe Vera powder too. ua-cam.com/video/tzOXiWyLFTg/v-deo.html
      If you want to use the gel you can. You can just save the green part of the leaf when you cut out the gel whenever you use it and dry it out naturally.

  • @Sdawn1469
    @Sdawn1469 6 років тому

    I mix it with bentonite clay and distilled water. And store in the fridge for my weekly shampooing .. thank you

  • @kenishawhite4874
    @kenishawhite4874 6 років тому +36

    Please continue this series with more then the 3 herbs that you said. This is all so informative especially since you broke down the Doshas in a way that we could understand with our type of hair. Now I do wonder if there are certain herbs/mixtures that are good for certain doshas.

    • @lagente2789
      @lagente2789 6 років тому +7

      Kenisha White excellent comment! Id love more videos that breakdown these herbd like only she would. I mixed all my herbs together but i agree it would be helpful to know which work well together and which if any diminish their benefits. Respect.

  • @rosesnewbeginning3547
    @rosesnewbeginning3547 6 років тому +1

    Hello I am.loving your channel and today I'm going on an ayuvedic powder hunt in my small country... I hope to strengthen my hair with tea and oil infusions but I'm white and have bleached hair I'm worried the amla (I won't use henna or nupur mixes) will the amla stain my hair. ? I'm almost platinum blond therefore I'm doing your gelatin protiene treatment every 4 weeks and deep condition weekly.
    Thanks for all the time and effort.

  • @tofesalau5617
    @tofesalau5617 3 роки тому

    thank you for this video? what is the PH level for this mixture? is it acidic or alkaline?

  • @Mustardandcheese
    @Mustardandcheese 6 років тому

    Hello! I wanted to ask about and hope you have interest/ information about hot yoga on our natural hair. 105 degrees at 40% humidity, almost daily. It's difficult to keep up maintenance and I'm not sure how the salt from sweat would effect the strands and follicles, if it suits IB the hair without being washed for days. Any thoughts?

  • @crepusco9821
    @crepusco9821 2 роки тому

    Can u please continue the ayurvedic serie? It is awesome!! Like cassia, henna, bhringharaj, hibiscus... :)

  • @AishahNyeta
    @AishahNyeta 6 років тому

    I have never seen a texture chart like the one you are using, what is that particular chart called?

  • @sniffytuna
    @sniffytuna 8 місяців тому

    Would the tea recipe be same for other herbs like i wanted to to purslane or alma ?

  • @amixeblu
    @amixeblu 6 років тому +13

    I have tried herbal washes (aritha, shikakai), clay washes (rhassoul, bentonite), sulfate-mild, sulfate-free, CO-washing. Tried it all. In all cases, my scalp reacted badly. I have SD, seborrheic dermatitis. I have found out after years of struggling, that I simply need the harshest cleansers on the market (Pantene, Herbal Essences) to get the gunk off. This keeps me from having to use my medicated shampoo (Nizoral 2%) too often. It is what it is. I'm 45, and I have given up experimenting. After all a clean scalp is a happy scalp, and I would give *anything* to have the flakes an itchiness and redness gone. Sulfates work for me. YMMV. It is different for everyone. And yes I have tried ACV. You name it, I've tried it. :) I love your informational videos! :)

    • @GreenBeauty
      @GreenBeauty  6 років тому +7

      Marleen G. Most of the issues we experience on our scalp and skin, in general, are signs of what’s going on inside. From what you say, it sounds like the sulfate shampoo are only pacifying the real issue. Rather than looking for external solutions, look within. Get some blood work done to check you’re vitamin levels and hormones. Also, try experimenting with different healthy diet chooses. The benefits topical products and natural ingredients provide are limited by our internal health.

    • @amixeblu
      @amixeblu 6 років тому +4

      My bloodwork is fine, I have it done yearly. My diet is fine too; no fast food and home cooked meals with plenty of vegetables. And for the record, I have nothing against sulfates, or silicones. So actually I don't mind having to use them. It helps me deal with the issue quite well, keeps the oil at bay and the flakes and itch away. If that is *all* I have to do to use my medicated shampoo less (like once in ever so many years), then I'll take it. YMMV, of course. But that's just my take on it. Thanks for responding! Oh, and I weekly wash, so every wash, weekly, for me is a clarifying wash. I "combat" the dryness by double conditioning. Should someone else be in my shoes, it might help you out. I use the LOC/LCO method for styling afterwards, and it locks in the moisture quite well.

    • @gmogottago7746
      @gmogottago7746 6 років тому +2

      What about shampoo bars? I use the Cocoveda one from Henna Sooq and no more gunk and flakes.

    • @amixeblu
      @amixeblu 6 років тому +2

      GMOgottago, I have tried Chagrin Valley soap bars - didn't work. Even with a vinegar rinse after. I just got an itchy scalp, and later flakes. I am sticking to my sulfates, but thanks for helping. Like I mentioned, I tried it all. I'm 45, you would think that I'd have had the time, right? I have had this since I was a baby (cradle cap). Back then my mom used sweet almond oil & water to gently remove the flakes. That no longer works (oils feed the fungal overgrowth that is typical on SD).

    • @technotion782
      @technotion782 6 років тому +1

      Marleen G. Have you tried African black soap?

  • @Ethereal_Aneleh
    @Ethereal_Aneleh 6 років тому

    Hi,
    I have locs and often wonder am i putting the right products in my hair.. do you have any videos with suggestions geared toward locked hair? If not could you make one better explaining the science behind products in locked hair? Thank you

  • @wendyb89
    @wendyb89 4 роки тому

    Is this better to use then the bentonite/rhassoul/kaolin mixture for cleansing?

  • @lilly-mayrose6847
    @lilly-mayrose6847 6 років тому

    Hi, can Shikakai be used as a shampoo on locs? I was thinking that the tea would be best as opposed to the paste.

  • @teresalamala
    @teresalamala 6 років тому +3

    I've been suffering from scalp dermatitis for years, and apart from eating 90% natural, I wash my hair with a paste formed by: 3,5 parts Shikakai, 3,5 parts Aritha, 1 part Neem, 1,5 parts of Amla, 1 part of Tulsi (basil leaf powder). I have a huge jar of these mixed powders and make a paste to wash my hair. After my shower, I air dry my hair and then brush it upside down above the bathtub, because it leaves little dry specs of powder on my hair that are hard to rinse. I put coconut oil on my ends and I'm good to go. I would prefer tea form, but as a paste it exfoliates my scalp. Sometimes I mix Amla with yogurt for deep conditioning... I have straight hair, so it's easier for me to rinse all out...
    Thank you for your videos, I love how informative, well researched they are and the effort you put on everyone of them to scientifically explain everything. So happy you are making these videos. 😘😘😘😘😘

  • @takevawilson5188
    @takevawilson5188 6 років тому +1

    Could you do a video on Chebe & how it works

  • @kellykoistinen1934
    @kellykoistinen1934 6 років тому

    I use rye flour which also contains saponins. I heard Russian women used to use the crumbs from rye bread to wash their hair. Well I’ll tell you the rye flour is wonderful as a shampoo so if you can’t find this herb this is much easier to find

  • @okorojiudochi19
    @okorojiudochi19 6 років тому

    Hello. Please can you do a video on how to use raw sulfur for hair growth. Does it really work?

  • @CatWoman2000
    @CatWoman2000 6 років тому +1

    Great video 🙆🏿‍♀️🙆🏿‍♀️ Can you do Aritha next please ?

  • @judixx4247
    @judixx4247 6 років тому

    Which natural deep conditioners do you recommend?

  • @gailwilliams7151
    @gailwilliams7151 6 років тому

    Can you mix all three together as an hot oil treatment? Hair is very thin low porosity. Strands stays on top of water.

  • @ErA-el1je
    @ErA-el1je 5 років тому

    Love your channel😍 I have a question....went to a salon and got my hair dyed, deep conditioned, trimmed and blow dryed/flat iron.
    Which I haven't straighten like that in over a year.
    The stylist said my hair over all was healthy yet inside of my hair it was breaking. Not sure why. Maybe too much protein.
    I use rice water and ACV regularly. Maybe it's that?:/
    I pray my curls come come poppin. I'm scared she heat damaged my hair. Even though she says she didn't:/
    What is your opinion??? Thx
    And....Merry BLESSED CHRISTmas!🎄🎉🎊🎄

  • @marybooker5035
    @marybooker5035 6 років тому

    Hiiii! 😊 Is it possible to mix ricewater with Shikakai?

  • @The.Whoever
    @The.Whoever 6 років тому

    Would adding acv to adjust the ph affect the properties of Shikaikai? Assuming the tea/paste has a high ph...