What our customers say about us...

In 2013 we received some great feedback from our customers on Lovehennahair, here are just a few: 

"I needed some advice about colour and Jyoti could not have been more helpful and supportive. She even sent me a free couple of packs to help me, answered emails immediately even over the weekend, fab service Thank You"

October 2013

"Extremely good service and product quality"
October 2013

"I buy regularly from this shop, great products and service"
June 2013

"Fantastic product great colour and condition!"
March 2013

"Fast efficient service. Satisified customer"
January 2013

January 2012 Sale

10% off a few of our favourites:

Henna

Reetha

Shikakai

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Shikakai

Until a few years back, when shops were not packed with fancy haircare products, most Indian homes were filled with the fragrance of a black concoction every morning. This was when reetha (soapnut), soaked overnight, was blended with shikakai powder to make a 100% natural shampoo and body wash.
Reetha and Shikakai contain all the required goodness for healthy lustrous hair. Shikakai, which means ‘fruit for hair’, is a gentle herb, native to southern India. It is extremely mild and doesn't strip hair of natural oils making it ideal for those with sensitive scalps. It is probably nature's original pH balanced shampoo which removes dirt and keeps hair free of fungal infections by detoxifying the blood in the scalp and preventing premature greying of hair. It is a natural conditioner since it also detangles hair. Shikakai contains 100 times more vitamin C than grapefruit as well as abundant antioxidants such as vitamins A, D, E and K that promote healthy hair growth.

I have just returned from a trip to India and used this trip to brush up on my knowledge of the traditional natural recipes used by folks back home. One of the most popular homemade reetha-shikakai hairpacks is to mix two parts of reetha with one part of shikakai, adding half-a-cup of fenugreek (methi) seeds into this mixture. If possible, add dried hibiscus leaves too. Make a powder or grind the paste of fresh leaves. Wash and rinse hair thoroughly with this paste.


Jyoti

Shikakai Hair

I've been using Shikakai as a hair treatment, once a week for the past month or so... on my daughter.
Here's a pic of her hair. She loves the softness.


I basically mix up a paste and add to her wet hair. She sits and soaks in the bath for about 10 minutes, then we rinse her hair. She then sits in the "muddy" water for another 5 or 10 minutes. Shikakai is reputed to be good for both hair and skin. She's not too keen on the smell so I add a few drops of lavender essential oil.

Would you like "green" hair?

Our natural hair care products are environmentally friendly and sourced purely from dried leaves and fruits grown without pesticides. They are not extracts, have not undergone any treatment process, and do not contain man-made chemicals or additives.

100% natural shampoos, conditioners & hair colours

REETHA: Hair and body cleanser
SHIKAKAI: Mild shampoo and conditioner
AMLA: Hair tonic- enriches hair & is reputed to stop hair loss if used regularly.
CASSIA OBOVATA: Hair conditioning and nail repair treatment.
SOAP NUTS: Eco-friendly whole nuts recommended for colour washes for use instead of washing powder and fabric conditioner.
HENNA: 100% natural hair colour -dried leaves of the henna plant. Use on its own for reddish hair or mix with indigo for shades varying from reddish-brown to black.
INDIGO: 100% natural hair colour-dried leaves of the indigo plant. Mix with henna for shades varying from reddish-brown to black.

Shikakai Shampoo

I thought I'd tell you about my new shampoo.
Shikakaiis sourced purely from dried pods of the Acacia Shrub.
I mix about a tablespoonful with some water and a few drops of Patchouli or Lavender Essential Oil, apply to my wet hair like a liquid shampoo and rinse.

Ok, now the funny bit. Because it's a powder mixed into a paste it feels a bit weird and a bit gritty actually so at first I wondered if it would actually wash my hair. I gave it a really good rinse and my hair has come out really clean, not squeaky clean - if your hair is squeaky clean it's not a good thing because it means all the natural oils have been stripped away. My hair feels thicker and softer. My only thing is that I am not a morning person and having to make up a paste before getting into the shower is hard work!

I also tried it on my daughter's hair with great results. She has long, blonde hair, half way down her back. Now I didn't use a conditioner for my hair because it's shorter and it didn't feel like I needed it but for my daughter I used some Cassia which is sourced purely from dried leaves of the senna plant. I mixed up about 2 tablespoonfuls with water and a bit of essential oil and made a paste. It feels really strange, like slime and it's green. Fab! I was a bit cautious at first but once I'd put it on her hair and then after about 10 minutes we rinsed - really stunning - so soft and easy to comb.

Best part is that I was able to shampoo and condition without use of chemicals! My hair care products, shampoo, conditioner and hair dye are all completely natural!

Cassia, Amla, Reetha and Shikakai

We now have them all in stock at our shop NaturalHennaHair! Though you can still reach the shop through LoveHennaHair.

Cassia Obovata
100 % Senna Italica

Natural Hair Conditioner sourced purely from dried leaves of the senna plant; this is not an extract, it has not undergone any chemical treatment process and does not contain manmade chemicals or additives.

Also known as neutral henna, it has all the properties of henna apart from the colour. It is a great condidtioner adding softness, shine and bounce. It is also reputed to boost hair growth.

Cassia can be used on any hair colour as it enhances the natural hair colour.

Used by itself or combined with henna powder for stunning effects on blonde hair.

Directions for use: Mix approximately 25g powder with water to make a paste. Apply to hair as a conditioner. Leave on for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours. Rinse.

Amla Powder
Phyllanthus Emblica

100% Natural hair tonic sourced purely from dried fruit of the Amla tree. This is not an extract, it has not undergone any chemical treatment process and it does not contain manmade chemicals or additives.

Amla is an edible fruit which is reputed to have the highest vitamin C content of all food stuff. It is reputed to enrich hair and can help to stop hair loss.

Can be mixed with Henna to soften the red dye.

Directions for use: Mix approximately two tablespoonfuls with water to make a paste and apply to hair as a conditioner. Leave for a few minutes and rinse off.

Reetha Powder
Sapindus Makurossi

100% Natural hair and body cleanser sourced purely from dried fruit of the Reetha tree. This is not an extract, it has not undergone any chemical treatment process and it does not contain manmade chemicals or additives.

Reetha powder is a gentle cleanser offering an alternative to sodium based synthetic soap and shampoo. It is also a great face and body defoliant and can be used as a face pack to improve facial complexion. Other uses include cleaning jewellery and washing woollen clothes.

Directions for use: Mix approximately one teaspoon of powder with water to make a paste. Apply to face. Leave for a few minutes then rinse.
To use as hair treatment/conditioner hair mix more powder.

Shikakai Powder
Acacia Cancinna

100% natural shampoo and conditioner sourced purely from dried pods of the acacia shrub. This is not an extract, it has not undergone any treatment process and it does not contain manmade chemicals or additives.

Shikakai is extremely mild and doesn't strip hair of natural oils. Usually no conditioner is needed since it also detangles hair. It is known as nature's original pH balanced shampoo.

Directions for use: Mix aproximately one tablespoonful of powder with water to make a paste. Apply to wet hair as a shampoo. Leave on for a few minutes. Rinse. Dry as normal.