Instead of using chemically treated shampoos that actually damage hair over a period of time, it is a great idea to make a shampoo that not only nourishes your hair but also protects it from damage.Going back to Indian Ayurvedic practices, there are three ingredients that have been used in almost any hair related remedy. These ingredients are Amla, Reetha and Shikakai.
Making Amla, Reetha and Shikakai Shampoo
Making this wonderful homemade product is far easier than you have thought.
- In about 500ml of water, soak 5-6 Reetha pods, 6-7 pieces of Shikakai and a few Amla fruits overnight.
- The next morning, heat this mixture. Just when it begins to boil, turn the heat off.
- Allow the mixture to cool and then using a blender; squash the ingredients to a pulp.
- You will notice that there is a lot of froth produced when you do this. This is when you know that your shampoo has acquired all the goodness of these ingredients.
- Strain the mixture and the use the residue as a shampoo.
