Benefits of Shikakai for Hair ➺ With regular use of shikakai, you can have lustrous, thick, and healthy hair. ➺ It helps retain natural oil in the hair and scalp, and prevents hair loss. It helps strengthen hair roots. ➺ You won't need a conditioner if you are using this Ayurvedic powder to wash your hair. It acts as a detangler. Most conditioners eventually lead to hair loss. ➺ As it contains several natural herbs that exhibit antimicrobial properties, it helps to get rid of lice. ➺ It is used to combat dandruff. An infusion of shikakai leaves has been used in anti-dandruff preparations for centuries. It not only eliminates dandruff but prevents it too. ➺ It is packed with vitamins A, C, D, and K that are essential for hair health. It contains antioxidants too. All these nutrients help prevent diseases and promote rapid growth of hair. ➺ Shikakai bark is packed with saponins, which act as foaming and cleansing agents. Although it acts like a soap or shampoo, it is mild and natural, and so, does not cause serious side effects. ➺ Regular use of shikakai can help delay the appearance of gray hair. ➺ It protects the scalp from fungal infections. ➺ If you start using shikakai, you will notice increased silkiness and bounciness of hair within a couple of months. ➺ Those who color their hair will find that cleaner and healthier hair can give better color result. ➺ As it prevents hair loss and strengthens hair roots, it provides volume to your hair within a few months.