Description
Wash your hair with a plant rather than a surfactant thanks to this 100 g sidr powder. Sidr, or jujube, gives a fine powder of ground leaves which, mixed with lukewarm water, forms a slippery paste that gently cleans the hair fibre.
This sidr powder is pure, of Indian origin, with no additives. It is used as a no-poo wash for hair and scalp, and as a face mask for combination skin looking for a simple treatment. It is also used after a plant-based hair colour to help the colour take.
The instructions fit in two lines: mix the powder with lukewarm water or a hydrosol until you have a paste, apply, leave on for about ten minutes, then rinse with clear water. The 100 g pot gives several applications depending on the length of your hair.
Where it fits in your routine
WashThis sidr powder
RinseClear water, for a long time
DetangleConditioner or treatment
Made for
All typesOily scalp
Less suited to
Very dry hair
Mix with lukewarm water
10-minute leave-on time
Our verdict on this sidr powder
Review written by the Aura Capillaire team · Updated on 20 September 2026
We read buyers’ feedback on this sidr powder to pick out what comes up most often, good and not so good.
The strong points
- A fine powder that mixes without lumps: the texture is what is praised most by those who prepare it as a paste.
- A gentle wash for the scalp: it cleans without stripping it and without drying out the skin.
- Two uses in one pot: hair mask and face mask for combination skin.
- One hundred per cent jujube leaves: a pure powder of Indian origin, with no added additive.
Good to know
- Sidr does not foam: this is normal, as there is no surfactant, so the washing feel is nothing like a shampoo.
- Rinsing takes time: rinse for a long time and strand by strand, otherwise traces of powder stay in the lengths.
Where we land: for washing your hair without shampoo or setting a plant-based colour, this sidr powder is a good starting point in a small size. If you wash this way all year round, the 200 g pots below work out cheaper by weight. The rest of the range is in our shampoos.

ETC Cosmetics, Alexandria, Tazarin or Detox Organica?
The same sidr powder comes from several brands. Here is how this 100 g pot compares with the three other most requested versions.
| Powder | Weight | Origin | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETC Cosmetics ETC · this powder |
100 g | India | First try |
| Alexandria Alexandria |
100 g | — | After colouring |
| Tazarin Tazarin |
200 g | — | Regular use |
| Detox Organica Detox Organica |
210 g | — | Large size |
The Alexandria sidr powder is aimed at people who apply henna and indigo: the brand highlights its role in fixing plant-based colour. The size is the same. This sidr powder covers the same uses without being limited to colouring.
The Tazarin jujube powder in 200 g doubles the quantity for a budget only slightly higher, useful once powder washing becomes a habit. A large pot keeps less well if it takes in moisture. To begin with, the 100 g of this sidr powder is enough to judge.
The Detox Organica sidr comes in 210 g, in a more polished presentation and at a higher budget. It is aimed at those who have already adopted the routine. The difference in use between one pure powder and another is small.
Your questions about this sidr powder
Does this sidr powder foam like a shampoo?
No, and that is expected: sidr contains no foaming surfactant. The paste glides over the hair and carries away impurities without forming any foam. It takes a few washes to get used to this feel.
How do I prepare and apply the paste?
Allow two to three spoonfuls of powder for mid-length hair, mixed with lukewarm water or a hydrosol until you have a smooth paste. Apply to wet hair, massage the scalp, leave on for ten minutes, then rinse for a long time. As a face mask, ten minutes is also enough.
What is the difference from the Alexandria sidr powder?
Alexandria presents its powder as a companion to plant-based colouring, to help henna and indigo hold. This ETC Cosmetics sidr powder is meant for washing and masks, for hair as well as face. Both are ground jujube leaves.
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