The powder can be either mixed with water into a paste or made into a tea and used to wash your hair. Reetha can also be mixed with other Ayurvedic powders to your own recipes. For example shikakai is often mixed with Reetha to enhance hair silkiness and manageability. Mix it with amla to give gloss and promote hair growth. If you have dry hair Reetha can be used after your favourite hair oil treatment or mixed with a little oil.