How to Get Rid of Dandruff - Shahnaz Husain

Hot oil therapy is a useful home remedy for the prevention and control of common dandruff. It also relieves dryness of the scalp and prevents clogging of the pores of the scalp -

Material -

• olive oil
• Lemon
• Towel
• Cotton

Method of use -

• Heat olive oil and apply it on the scalp with the help of cotton.
• Rub gently to exfoliate dandruff.
• Then dip a towel in hot water, wring it out of the water, and wrap the towel around your head like a turban. Keep it for 5 minutes. Change the towel on the head 3 or 4 times.
• This helps the hair and scalp to absorb the oil better.
• Leave the oil in the hair overnight and the next morning, apply lemon juice on the scalp and wash the hair after half an hour.
• This remedy can be done once or twice a week.

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Hair should be washed at least thrice a week.

Material -

• Vinegar

Method of use -

• When washing hair, use less shampoo and rinse thoroughly with water.
• Use a mild herbal shampoo.
• Half an hour before shampoo, apply two teaspoons of vinegar on the scalp and massage it gently into the head.
• After shampooing, mix two teaspoons of vinegar in a mug of water and wash your hair with it once again.

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Material -

• Rosemary oil
• Rose water
• Cotton

Method of use -

• For dandruff, mix 5 drops of rosemary oil in 50 ml of rose water.
• Now shake it well and keep it in a glass bottle with a tight lid.
• After shampooing, apply it to the hair using cotton on the scalp and leave it.
• Essential oils should never be used by themselves. Mix it with any other oil while using it.

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Material -

• Fenugreek seeds

Method of use -

• Grind one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and soak them in two cups of water.
• Leave it soaked overnight.
• Filter this water and after washing the hair with shampoo, at last wash the hair with this water.

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Material -

• Few neem leaves

Method of use -

• Put two handfuls of neem leaves in 4-5 cups of hot water.
• Leave it like this overnight.
• The next morning, strain the liquid and use it to wash your hair.
• It keeps the scalp free from itching, healthy, and free from infection. It is useful in preventing dandruff.
• Make a paste of soaked neem leaves and apply it on the scalp and wash it thoroughly after half an hour.

Henna treatment helps in preventing dandruff and also aids in hair care.

Material -

• Lemon
• Eggs
• Fenugreek powder
• Tea leaves
• Coffee powder
• Henna powder

Method of use -

• Make a thick paste by adding 4 teaspoons lemon juice, coffee powder, 2 raw eggs, one teaspoon fenugreek powder, and enough tea water to the henna powder.
• Prepare tea water by boiling tea leaves in water.
• Now let the tea water cool down and filter it.
• Now apply henna on the hair and wash the hair after an hour.
• If you don't want to use eggs, add more tea water.
• This remedy not only helps in removing dandruff but also provides conditioning, strength, and shine to the hair.
• If you are bothered by excessive dandruff, wash your comb, brush, pillow cover, and towels daily with a few drops of any antiseptic solution added to warm soapy water.

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• Include fresh fruits, raw salads, and sprouts in your daily diet.
• Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily.
• Mix lemon juice in a glass of water and consume it first thing in the morning.
• It is also necessary to do some exercise daily. However, before adopting any diet or exercise regimen, consult your doctor.