Shikakai (Indian Fruit Soap) Application
This is a powdered specialty hair & scalp treatment, NOT a hair dye.
*Always perform a strand/spot test before full treatment & read below completely BEFORE starting.
†This product contains NO coloring pigments
WEEKLY/MONTHLY TREATMENT:
1. MIX & PREPARE
Use one full packet for shoulder-length hair (two plus for longer; three plus for hair to waist).
• Pour powder into a quart-sized bowl.
• Add enough warm/hot water to make and applicable paste.
2. APPLY SHIKAKAI POWDER
• Apply directly to hair using hands.
• Massage well into scalp. From root of hair, work evenly to top of hair. Take your time.
• After light lather build-up, comb through (wide-tooth comb) for best treatment effect.
• Cover head with provided plastic cap.
• Leave on head for one hour.
3. RINSE
• Rinse out with warm water (NO conventional shampoo) until all product removed.
• Conditioner recommended after the hour—will help aid in treatment removal.
Remember: It’s natural, no added perfumes.
You can add fragrance oil or personal perfume to hair after rinsed out.
Regular usage will increase hair color retention and duration.
DAILY SHAMPOO:
1. MIX & PREPARE
Use one tbsp per use (two tbsp+ on hair past shoulders).
• mix with warm/hot water to make and applicable paste.
• mix either in bowl or in hands.
• massage well into hair and scalp.
2. APPLY SHIKAKAI POWDER
• Apply directly to hair using hands.
• Massage well into scalp. From root of hair, work evenly to top of hair.
• After light lather build-up, comb through (wide-tooth comb) for best treatment/cleansing effect.
• When done, leave on head for 3 to 5 minutes.
*With its low pH, zero sulfate content, and minimal lather, it can gently clean the hair and scalp in a unique way. It detangles hair while rinsing clean leaving hair soft and manageable.
3. RINSE
• Rinse out thoroughly (NO conventional shampoo) until all product removed. Conditioner optional.
Note: Rinsing will take slightly longer than conventional shampoos.
Remember: It’s natural, no added perfumes.
You can add fragrance oil or personal perfume to hair after rinsed out.
• Use it often (can be used daily)— excellent for hair and scalp.
• Gently detangles while removing built-up grease & dirt.
• Regular usage will increase hair color retention and duration.
• Low lather, super gentle formula is great for people with hair & scalp conditions.
1 Packet (3.5 oz/100g) will wash hair about 7+ times.
~ Go for it & have fun!
