Tips for Dandruff Free Hair:
Here are the various essential oils and home remedies you can use to get rid of dandruff:
1. Olive Oil:
Out of the multitude uses that olive oil has, its use in curing dandruff is the most widely popularised. Consistent use of olive oil is
known to reduce dandruff. This is because olive oil is an excellent moisturizer and contains natural clarifying properties.
Massage your scalp with olive oil regularly and see the dandruff go away for good.
Make sure to leave the oil overnight for desired results.
Ensure that the time of application and the time of washing does not exceed 10 hours.
Also, remember to sleep on an old
pillowcase to absorb the oil or wrap your head in a cotton cap before sleeping.
2. Castor and Olive Oil:
Another excellent remedy for dandruff, a dry and itchy scalp condition is castor oil.With its antifungal and antibacterial properties, castor oil can effectively treat scalp infections. It is loaded with essential nutrients such as amino acids, omega-6 fatty acids and Vitamin E. It moisturizes dry, flaky and itchy skin and helps to eliminate dandruff.
When combined with olive oil, you can only guess its potency.
A mix of castor and olive oil can be slightly warmed up and massaged on the head.
Wrap a warm towel over the head for about 10-15 minutes.
Then wash it off with a good quality
shampoo. This helps you clear the scalp.
3. Camphor and Coconut Oil:
Here’s a simple Ayurvedic remedy that you can try to get rid of your dandruff problem. As you might know, coconut oil is great at nourishing your hair and scalp.
Add one teaspoon of camphor to half cup of coconut oil and store in an airtight container.
Apply it on the scalp and massage for 10 minutes each night before going to bed.
Continue this treatment for 2 weeks and once your dandruff is in control, switch to applying only on alternate evenings.
4. Coconut oil and Lemon juice:
Lemon juice contains extremely beneficial anti fungal properties which make it an essential weapon in the dandruff home remedies kit.
This concoction is one the best home remedies for dandruff.
Warm coconut oil and squeeze in lemon juice such that for one part lemon juice, you have added five parts coconut oil
Mix well and massage on to your scalp.
Use this regularly to eliminate dandruff.
5. Neem Leaves:
Another age old recipe for countless hair ailments is the good old neem. Neem leaves contain antibiotic, antiseptic, antibacterial and
antifungal properties which makes it a potent agent against dandruff.
Boil some neem leaves and drain.
Use this water to rinse your hair after your regular hair wash.
This will not only treat dandruff but also will help you get rid of body acne(pimples).
6. Vinegar:
A vinegar rinse also helps cure dandruff.
After washing your hair and conditioning, add a few drops of apple cider vinegar into a mug of water and use it as a final rinse,
focusing on the scalp.
You can also opt for balsamic vinegar for the same.
Vinegar is rich in potassium and extremely effective in getting rid of dead skin that leads to dandruff flakes. Specially, apple cider vinegar helps to improve blood circulation.
Remember never to use chemically treated vinegar for the treatment. The smell of vinegar,
in case you find the thought irksome, will fade once your hair is dry.
7. Fenugreek Seeds:
This helps you to get dandruff free hair and also softens your hair.
Soak 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds overnight. The next morning, grind the seeds into a smooth paste, add some yogurt and apply on your scalp and hair. Wash away after it dries.
8. Aloe Vera:
Aloe Vera gel has antibacterial and antifungal properties and is known to lessen dandruff in addition to its myriad of benefits for our skin and hair. Aloe Vera removes dandruff, soothes and heals the scalp, acting as a clarifying agent.
Apply pure Aloe Vera gel on the scalp and massage.
9. Eggs:
Beat few eggs into a bowl and then apply it on to your scalp.
Wash it off after 2 hours.
The dandruff will be reduced, while making the hair soft and shiny. One of the good home remedies for dandruff free hair.
10 Tulsi and Amla:
Make a paste of tulsi and amla powder using water. You can also add in yogurt. Then apply this mixture on your scalp and wash away when it dries.
11. Tea Tree oil:
Tea tree oil is an excellent cure for dandruff.
Just add in a few drops in your regular hair oil and massage on your scalp.
12. Apple Juice:
Apple juice also helps you keep dandruff in control. Massage your scalp and hair with apple juice. You can possibly it as a final rinse for your hair.
13. Beetroot and Garlic Juice:
A mixture of beetroot juice, vinegar and garlic juice also helps in reducing dandruff.
14. Green Gram:
A paste of green gram powder mixed in yogurt is an effective way to treat a flaky scalp.
15. Hibiscus:(you remember the song?. Hibiscus flower, morning glowing flower, alimander eh eh. Lol.One another foolproof remedy for dandruff is the hibiscus leaves paste. It absolutely works and helps your hair texture too!
Grind some hibiscus leaves and apply the paste on your scalp.
Wash it off after 30 minutes.
16. Curd and Lemon:
Mix one cup of curd with 5 teaspoons of lemon juice; apply and massage this pack for a few minutes and wash it after 15-20 minutes. Do this every 2-3 days for gradually reducing dandruff.
17. Yogurt:
This can also be used alone to get rid of and prevent dandruff from unpleasantly showing up. After washing and rinsing your hair, apply
yogurt to your scalp and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse and wash your hair again with a small amount of shampoo.
You got that?
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