How to get rid of dandruff? Is a common question. Dandruff is a scalp disorder. The excessive shedding of dead cells from scalp causes dandruff. It is the common problem faced by many of us. The hair follicles get clogged due to flakes of dandruff causing further problems like hair fall, premature greying of hairs, itchy scalp, acne and pimples. Thus a scalp dis-functioning (dandruff) can lead to many hair problems. It can be cure by natural cures and homemade remedies which keeps you away from harsh chemicals and expensive hair products.
Symptoms
The symptoms of dandruff are oily flakes, head tightening, greasy patches, red flaky patches on scalp, itchiness and rashes on scalp.
Causes
The factors causes dandruff are stated as below;
- Mental stress
- Dry skin
- Yeast sensitivity
- Hormonal imbalance
- Irritated oily skin
- Reaction to hair skin products
- Not enough shampooing
- dry weather
- Not enough hair brushing
Tips:
- Apply Aloe Vera gel in your scalp. Leave it in your hairs for fifteen minutes. Aloe Vera clarifies the dandruff, repairs the damaged scalp and heals the scalp. Thus very effective results will be achieved.
- Apply the paste of Reetha in your hairs as it is very effective cure for dandruff.
- Soak Meethi seed in water overnight and mash these seeds in half cup of coconut oil. Apply this mixture in your hairs. The result will be surprising.
- Apply the mixture of Besan and Curd in hair scalp, it keeps away dandruff from your hairs.
- Apply two beated eggs in your scalp and rinse off your hairs after an hour. Egg is best conditioner for dry hairs and dryness causes dandruff. It will leave your hair glowing and shining and cure dandruff and hair falling.
- Apply Neem leaves paste in your scalp. Neem is antiseptic in nature, it will cure itchiness, lice, dandruff and other scalp problems.
- Apply mixture of 2tsp of black pepper and half cup of curd (when blended thoroughly) in your hairs. Wash your hairs after an hour. The mixture will clarifies your scalp from dead cells.
- Luke warm oil massage is also very effective.
- Beetroot mixture with henna is very effective remedy to cure dandruff.
- Two aspirin when dissolved in handful of shampoo applied in hairs solves the problem of dandruff flakes.
- Brush your hairs after every shampoo.
- Diet rich in vitamins and proteins (like eggs, fishes and fruits) is suggested to remove the dandruff problem.
A good diet and preventive measures can solve this problem. So take very care of your scalp for enjoying dandruff free healthy hairs.
How to get rid of dandruff fast?
Olive oil treatment
Olive oil moisturizes and clarifies scalp. Olive oil is recommended for its amazing and wonderful results. Luke warm massage of olive oil in circular motions is recommended, leave the oil in your scalp overnight and wash out your hairs in the morning. It will removes the flakes of dandruff and cure the affected scalp.
Lemon juice and Coconut oil treatment
Lemon fights against the dandruff by removing flakes of dandruff and leaving a good effect on your scalp. 1tsp of lemon juice and 5tsp of coconut oil (blended thoroughly), apply in your scalp for 15 to 20 minutes, it cures dandruff effectively.
Vinegar treatment
Vinegar has such enzymes that cures itchiness and dandruff as it is rich in potassium. It clarifies the scalp and removes the dead cells that clog the hair follicles. Massage your hairs with cider apple vinegar and result will wonder you.
Baking soda treatment
Baking soda is very effective. It removes the dandruff even hiding in hair strands. 1tsp of baking soda when applied with handful of shampoo will solve the dandruff problem.
Avoid
- Don’t use harsh shampoo also avoid its daily usage.
- Avoid stress and stressful situation.
- Avoid excessive use of anti-dandruff products.
- Don’t rub or scratch the dandruff affected areas with hands.
- Don’t use too many hair products like hair gels, hair sprays, hair colors and etc.
- Avoid excessive use of hair styling gadgets like blow dryers, straighteners and curling irons.
- Don’t use very hot water to wash hair.
- Avoid much use of head accessories like hat, cap, bandanas and etc because they do not let the scalp to breathe.
Very informative article. Most of the people struggle with a variety of hair problems such as hair fall, itchy scalp, dry flakes, dandruff or other serious hair issues. These tips are very helpful for healthy hair care routine. Thanks for sharing and keep guiding us.