Gond Katira- A Natural Conditioner for Smooth, Silky and Stright Hair

Gond Katira - (Tragacanth) - a natural gum obtained from the sap of the root of a thorny bush found in the middle east high up in the mountains. Gondh Katira serves for several health benefits, such as; prevent heart strokes, Good for pregnant women, urinary lewdness, health benefits for men, health benefits for women, provides energy, Good for Lactating mothers, Benefits for skin and beauty, good for constipation.

Gond Katira is the best-kept secret of the middle east for the overall health. 

Besides many health benefits, Katira is also used as a conditioner giving shine, smoothness and extra volume to hair and can also be used as a hair gel.

Used in the middle east for 5,000 years this gond katira is the best quality from Iran. Totally natural and chemical free hair conditioner/gel.

A little goes a long way. Soak 4 or 5 pieces in water ( or quantity according to your hair length ), over. a period of 7-8 hours or a full night, it will swell to a jelly consistency. 

In the morning grind this gel into a smooth viscous paste. Apply this gel over the scalp and overall length of hair from roots to end, keep it for 1-2 hours and then thoroughly rinse it with water, do not shampoo off, just rinse well. 

While soaking gond katira overnight you can add in the bowl 1 teaspoon of glycerine, it will not only enhances the jelly formation but also add extra shine and smoothness to the hair. 

How the gond katira works magically on hair : 

1. Gondh Katira is rich in calcium, magnesium and almost contains around 3 % of protein along with alkaloids. It repairs the keratin protein structure of the hair. 
2. Pure Katira Extract – the "it" conditioner of the Middle East – fills in weak, damaged spots in the hair cuticle for added smoothness and strength. It also gives your hair a slight electrical charge – you’ll feel it during your blowout – that leaves it fantastically light and bouncy.
3.  A high-tech L-Amino Acid Complex infuses your hair with a perfect dose of weightless, oil-free moisture and nourishing proteins for enhanced control and elasticity. Just one application will instantly revitalize your hair color, speed up blow-drying time, and lock in shine for a sexy, touchable, red-carpet finish.
4. Arginine presents in Gond Katira impact the hair growth by assisting in the synthesis of keratin. "Arginine is also the precursor for nitric oxide, which improves blood and nutrient supply at the root of the hair. Studies show that it can also protect hair from the damaging effects of bleach and color,"  

After drying, Style hair as usual to discover the Katira difference and the magic of Persia!

By 
Geeta Jha