If you've ever wondered what all those little white flakes coming off your head are, here's a little hint: It's dandruff! But don't worry, it's a problem that is extremely treatable. The following list is made up of unverified home remedies. If your dandruff is serious and is not alleviated by these treatments or an over-the-counter dandruff shampoo, please see a dermatologist.
Natural Ways to Deal With Dandruff
Lemon Juice
1. Apply some lemon juice to your hair and scalp. Distribute evenly.
2. Give some time to the lemon juice to react, approximately 20-25 minutes. The scalp would itch, but don't worry, this is normal.
3. Wash your hair thoroughly. If required, use shampoo too.
Olive Oil
1. Use olive oil. Apply olive oil before washing your hair. Let it do its stuff for about 5-10 minutes before washing your hair.
2. Before going to bed, apply olive oil once more. You may wish to wrap your head in a towel or cotton cap, or use an old pillowcase to absorb the oil. You should wake up to a dandruff free head
Egg Yolks
1. Mix the yolks of 1 to 2 eggs.
2. Apply to a dry head. As much as possible, place it onto just the scalp area
3. Put a plastic bag over the scalp/hair. Be warned - the egg has a bad smell and it leaks.
4. Leave it on your scalp for 1 hour.
5. Wash thoroughly with a good shampoo. You might have to wash your head twice to take it out.
Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds are great for dandruff removal
1. Grind one tablespoon of methi seeds roughly. Do this by hand; do not use a mixer.
2. Soak the seeds in two cups of hot water.
3. Leave this mixture overnight.
4. Strain. Use the water as a rinse.
Baby Oil
1. Apply baby oil onto scalp. A little bit will go a long way. Massage the scalp but not too roughly
2. Cover your hair with a towel and leave the baby oil in overnight.
3. Wash with a good anti-dandruff shampoo in the morning. The oil should condition your scalp while you're sleeping.
Baking Soda
1. Replace your shampoo with a handful of baking soda. Baking soda is used in a wide variety of ways, and is reputed to work as a natural dandruff remover.
2. Instead of shampooing, rub a heaping tablespoon of baking soda into your wet hair and scalp. Wash thoroughly after one minute.
3. Wait for the baking soda to work its magic. After two weeks of your baking soda shampoo, your scalp should begin producing natural oils, leaving the skin on your head moisturized and dandruff-free.
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