HerbtoniQ Shikakai Powder (Acacia concinna) for Hair Wash & Hair Pack – 250 g (Pack of 2 × 125 g)

HerbtoniQ shikakai powder is made from the dried pods of Acacia concinna, the plant whose name literally means “fruit for hair”. For generations, Indian families have used it as a gentle hair wash that cleans the scalp while leaving hair soft, smooth and easy to comb.

Key Benefits

• Gently cleanses hair and scalp without stripping natural oils.
• Helps detangle hair and adds natural shine and softness.
• Has a naturally low pH, so hair often feels conditioned without a separate conditioner.
• Helps keep a dry-feeling scalp comfortable in your hair care routine.
• Combines beautifully with amla and reetha for a traditional herbal wash.

What’s Inside

2 packs × 125 g = 250 g of shikakai powder (Acacia concinna). Shikakai pods contain natural saponins, which give a mild cleansing action and a light lather – far gentler than the rich foam of most shampoos.

How to Use

1. Hair wash: mix 2–3 tablespoons of shikakai with warm water to a runny paste.
2. Wet your hair, apply the paste to the scalp and massage gently for 2–3 minutes, then work it down the lengths.
3. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water – take care to keep it out of the eyes.
4. Hair pack: mix with curd or aloe vera gel, apply on scalp and hair for 30–45 minutes and rinse.
5. Decoction: soak 2 tablespoons in a cup of hot water for an hour, strain and use the liquid as a rinse.
6. Patch test behind the ear 24 hours before first use.

Who Is It For

Men and women with normal, oily or dry hair who want a gentle, traditional alternative or addition to their usual shampoo. Curly and wavy hair especially enjoys the detangling feel.

Why HerbtoniQ

HerbtoniQ shikakai is a single-ingredient powder, finely milled so it rinses out easily, and hygienically packed in India in two 125 g packs.

FAQs

Does shikakai powder lather like shampoo?

It gives only a light lather. That is normal – it still cleanses well while being gentle on natural oils.

Can I use shikakai powder every day?

Two to three washes a week is enough for most people. Daily use can feel drying for some hair types.

How do I mix shikakai, amla and reetha?

Mix equal parts (1 tablespoon each) with warm water to a paste, or soak overnight and boil into a decoction for a herbal hair wash.

For external use only. Do a patch test before first use.