Tired of dry, itchy scalp? Shy to wear that favourite black dress of yours? Well, many of us suffer from this irritable scalp problem often noticed as dandruff that affects many people. While most of us resort to anti- dandruff shampoos, we are glad to share you some simple home remedies and tips that could help you get rid of your dandruff.
1. Regularly wash your hair:
Keeping your hair oiled seems great, but did you know an oily hair for longer period of time serves ground to dandruff. Make sure to regularly wash your hair and dry it properly. A moist or oily hair often exacerbates dandruff.
2. Apple cider vinegar:
Apple cider vinegar is said to be one of the best home remedies for treating dandruff. But before trying it you need to know the steps to use:
• To water, add equal parts of apple cider vinegar
• Apply this mix to your wet hair (i.e., after you cleanse your hair), leave it to dry for 15 min and then rinse off.
Things to avoid: Do not overuse. This is not for daily basis The best way to use this is every two days.
3. Mehndi:
Mehndi is a natural and simplest way to cure your dandruff. Besides it also acts as natural conditioner and softens your hair texture. How to use it: • Mix mehndi with curd and pinch if lemon juice and make it a paste.
• Leave it to set for at least 8 hours before you apply to your hair
• Once applied, leave it over your hair for 2 hours, then wash.
4. Neem
A rich source of anti-remedial properties, Neem is found in most of the shampoos as a main ingredient. Application of this mixture is pretty simple compared to the rest
• Crush fresh neem leaves until it forms a thick paste.
• Apply paste on your scalp as well hair. Let it dry for about 10 minutes
• Rinse gently with warm or normal water.
5. Aloe Vera:
A natural coolant, Aloe is rich of anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. And the best when applied directly from Aloe Vera plant.
• Apply the gel (freshly from the plant
• Rinse your hair with mild or medicated anti dandruff shampoo.
Apart from these remedial measures, a well-balanced diet, managing stress and giving yourself a proper sleep time