A shikakai hair pack can provide relief on a hot day relieve a headache or simply act like a soothing hair pack. If you have curly hair shikakai is a great way to detangle your locks after a shampoo. Gently run your fingers through your hair while rinsing. Take 10 g of indigo powder in 200 ml water and keep it overnight. Strain the liquid and use it as your shampoo. Remember it will not lather as much as a readymade shampoo but it does the job better. You can also boil dried shikakai or shikakai powder neem leaves fenugreek powder and some dried amla in a cup of water for 15-20 minutes.