I use bunches! Fenugreek, amla, horsetail, nettle, brahmi, bhringraj, hibiscus, neem, henna, aloe vera...you name it, lol! I think its fun and it's been super healthy for my hair.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Writing all of this down!!! THANK YOU!!! Been getting more into herbs lately!! xox

Let me know if you have tried Shikakai!! How did you & your hair like it?! ALSO missed yall! Hope you are well!! xox

@Inieslife

3 жыл бұрын

I have been using shikakai powder, reetha powder, amla powder, hibiscus powder and bhringraj powder for a month now I'm thinking of adding fenugreek powder

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

nice thanks for sharing!!! I'm going to have to looking into all this! xox

@kimberlywilliams2905

3 жыл бұрын

I've used it ... my hair loves it.

New subbie. I had just stopped by and see that you’re into the things I’m trying to incorporate into my healthy hair journey. I think I can learn and grow with you. Thanks for the time, detail, info, and for sharing.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for checking out my ch!! So happy to have you! ❤️

This is so interesting I wanna try. Thanks for your demo and sharing your experience 😍

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jazz!!! I appreciate you!! xox

Dude that is a literal holy grail. Thank you so much, imma purchase IMMEDIATELY. If this helps my hair get to my back in six months, I have to hug you and give an incredible shout out to you in my IG

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

lol I hope you like it Selena!! Let me know! xo

@MQ-ew4td

3 жыл бұрын

This recipe is amazing! My family and I use it all the time. I sell a powdered version off all these ingredients mixed and ground to make your life easier! We are a Canadian based company but ship internationally as well. Check us out on IG @shikacare!

@shutup4317

3 жыл бұрын

So done six months ...☺️ How is it goingg

💖❤️💖 Great results. This weekend I’m doing a henna mask 😁👍🏾

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

oh nice how did your mask go?!

I used shikaki, alma and chebe powder and my hair has improved so much. I'm so grateful for these natural products. They have strengthen my hair and the density of my hair has increased. I've been using for two weeks consistently chebe powder.

Yall better not get this in yall eyes

@adrienneyt2250

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty name

Welcome back! Your hair looks great as usual. I was just re-watching an old vid of yours when this popped up. I do use shikakai regularly. I'll add some to my rhassoul clay wash, and also to my DIY african black soap shampoo. About to try a new homemade shampoo recipe after my next protective style.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! Appreciate all your input!! I want to try it allll lol!

@justKKB

3 жыл бұрын

Lol go for it!!

Increased hair growth? I'm ready for this!

@MelissaDenise

4 жыл бұрын

YESSS!!! Lets get it!!! xox

@therelaxedafro7539

4 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDenise thanks for sharing this. I like that you are bringing new things!

It cannot prevent grays but def looks like a great addition to deep conditioning routine. Thx & as always, your hair looks fabulous

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah idk if anyone REALLY can tell us what prevents grays. Though I know collagen is suppose to help some! Thanks for watching and your sweet comments! xo

dont let this get in your eyes, DANGEROUS!

@Yythnngggbjjj

3 жыл бұрын

DRSXOTIC 1 thank you for telling me this!If I didn’t see this comment I probably would have accidentally gotten it in my eyes.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Guys lol did I not say this in the video?! Thanks reminding everyone.

@holamissmusica

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDenise You do say don't get it in your eyes in this video, but maybe not everyone watches all through?

I have tried this shikakai for the first time yesterday, it was amazing 👏, thanks for sharing 👍!

Wow. Great job dear

Heyyy MD. No I haven't tried it but I definitely will.

@MelissaDenise

4 жыл бұрын

hey Girl!!! Keep me posted!! xox

your skin is flawless

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

youre too sweet thank you! xox

Great review, MD! 🌿 Excited to try Shikakai powder for its natural benefits. Your detailed process and results convinced me to give it a shot. Keep sharing these gems! 💚

I love it!! I mix with amla and aritha and bentonite clay for a cleanser.. or I mix with deep conditioner for my hair treatments and it smells so good

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Oh nice thanks for sharing!! I'm going to have to try that out!!! xo

@becauseimjaide

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDenise Yay!

I absolutely love! I have been using a Shakakai shampoo bar that has Bhrami and Bhringraj. It makes every single curl pop, hair has a bit more density and longer.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Oh nice i would love to check that out!! Whats the brand if your dont mind me asking!

@imanitraylor2093

3 жыл бұрын

Melissa Denise it’s called Original Swastik Shikakai. Small bar with orange packaging and a East Indian woman on the front with dark hair. I purchased at my local Indian market for $1.39.

@edelineestivenne

Жыл бұрын

​@@imanitraylor2093 I've seen that soap I thought it was a bathing soap. I didn't know you could was your hair with it.

So good to hear your experience with Shikakai... I just ordered it and a few other herbs and I can't wait to try this on my hair. My hair touches my shoulders and I am trying to grow my hair to my waist. Stay tuned! ;0^

Soapnut powder. Also works 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

GREAT VIDEO!

Thank you for sharing this I will definitely give it a try. I heard that Fo-ti powder is good for treating gray hair. I have not tried it but maybe you could do a video on it? Thank you again. ❤

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh i need lol! I'll look into it thanks so much!! xo

Do use the Shikaka powder before conditioning? I need moisturized n soft shiny hair Mellisa

Very happy that you have liked it. I would love to hear some reference to the Indian culture from where the use for century comes from being aware of culture appropriation. But so happy to see so many of your followers like it too.

@DarcyMiyamoto

Жыл бұрын

I get what you’re saying about being informative but regardless of how you spin it, it’s not cultural appropriation.

@DarcyMiyamoto

Жыл бұрын

You can’t gatekeep something from nature and say cultural appropriation because nature doesn’t belong to anyone.

Never tried it but I think I will once I am done with my current hair mask.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

What hair mask have your currently using?!

@csmith1088

3 жыл бұрын

Melissa Denise I currently use the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay. I mix it with water. It can be used with Apple Cider Vinegar. I use about once a month in place of using my shampoo. It is then followed up with rinsing my hair of all residue and deep conditioning.

How long did you leave it on your beautiful? And this was a nice video , no silly chat about this and that ❤.

TY! I bought this product and not sure what to do with it. I’ll need much less than you as i have less length.

I thought that product conduct couldn’t be put directly on the scalp. So thank u. I’ll try it

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

yes no problem! xox

I looove shikakai....I mix it with Aretha(soapnuts) and green tea or hibiscus tea instead of water☺ the two are great cleansers and yes the help the overall health of hair☺I let it sit for 3-5minutes then rinse(am extra) 😂 It is VERY dangerous if it gets in your eyes

@hacitashi9256

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing those tidbits..very helpful to know.

@jackywairegi2316

4 жыл бұрын

@@hacitashi9256 you're welcome

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm writing all of this down!!! I cant wait to mix it up! and YESSS far far from eyes...sighhhh. xox

@baconandeggs9113

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDenise it’s only dangerous because of the particles. If you strain it in a milk bag then you should be fine. If it gets in your eye, it’s still gonna hurt like hell but it’s better than having to go to the ER to get the particles out as well as the pain.

Hi, is this powder gritty

Is shikakai making your curly hair straight? I have curly hair but my curls have become loose..i am not sure if it is because of shikakai or anything else

All y'all warning about the eyes...duh! I mean are people washing their hair with their eyes wide open? Shikakai has been used in India in the hair since forever. They'd all be blind if they didn't CLOSE THEIR EYES!

Can you use this once a week as a shampoo?

Is there anything you do to get your baby hair to cooperate or was the big chop the best option to have your curl journey on the same page as the rest of your hair?

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I actually never did the big chopped...i transitioned for a few yrs while still flat ironing my hair. I would get really big trims until all the relaxer was gone. If I had to do it all over again I probably would of semi big chopped at least. Its hard dealing with relaxed & new growth...if you dont want to big chop you can always do twist outs, braid outs, even roller sets to make the new and old flow together a little more. Or protective styles work of course. Makes sure youre doing protein treatments regularly...aphogee 2 stepped helped me a TON when I was transitioning. Hope that helps! xox

@kdzelaya8373

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDenise Thank you so much! I will give everything a try. It's been almost 12 years since I relaxed my hair but my curls don't match yet. I'm going to try this. Thank you for responding. I know your busy, but I really appreciate it!!! Stay safe out there.

I have been using amala, bharnaj and sidir my hair is totally heathey and growing fast

@MelissaDenise

7 ай бұрын

nice!!! Thanks for sharing! I've really loved using amala as well

How often can we use the shikakai shampoo ?

@tammeracalisha5575

2 жыл бұрын

Every two weeks

Alma and Henna are good. Check out SheRea Delso you tube some great stuff on there.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I will!! Appreciate you letting me know!

The whole time I was scared it was gonna get in your eye😩😩

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

annnnd here we are smhhh!! worst pain ever!!!

@baconandeggs9113

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDenise that’s the last straw! I’m buying goggles lmaooo

I’ve definitely tried this powder and get all my Ayurvedic herbs from Hennasooq . The company is amazing and has everything and the owner Kadijah is so knowledgeable. I have the best head of healthy hair using herbs, fatty oils like coconut and avocado in addition to sea moss, so that is all I use. Tulsa, neem and burdock root tea are other things you should try if you haven’t.

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! I've been trying to get more into herbs lately so I'll definitely be checking them out!! Thanks for all your recommendations xox

@Chrissy4281

3 жыл бұрын

Melissa Denise you’re welcome 😊

@QueenOfTheDamned

3 жыл бұрын

I love Hennasooq! The products are affordable and they always has coupons, sales, and bundles.

Does anyone know whether applying this to already wet hair would be ok?

@justKKB

4 жыл бұрын

I do it all the time and it's fine. When I apply to wet hair I let it sit for like 20-30 mins under a shower cap then rinse out and finish up wash day.

@brybaby141

4 жыл бұрын

@@justKKB You're the best! Thank you so much for your help!

@justKKB

4 жыл бұрын

You bet--enjoy!! And def don't get it in your eyes, lol. I also sometimes mix it with my rhassoul clay as a clay wash.

Gang gang

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

allll dayyy!! xox

Never tried it

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

let me know if you ever do

The spoon was upside down 🤭

@MelissaDenise

3 жыл бұрын

I am aware.

YAYYYYY! Another Black woman growing her own beautiful locs ....your parents are Black right?

@anydae

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a comment!!!! 😒😒😒😒