Are you afraid of wearing a black suit? Have those so called “guaranteed” dandruff shampoos let you down? Make your hair suffer no more. Discard those huge white flakes like snowflakes from your head and be a cool head with these natural hair treatments.
1. Onion Paste
There’s no better customary home treatment for dandruff than onion juice or paste. Apart from getting rid of white flakes and bacteria from your scalp, it also helps to tackle hair loss, which is the second most common hair problem. Moreover, it is also known to reduce related problems such as scalp itching. The optimum blood circulation it promotes for your scalp area and nourishment it provides for your hair roots makes it possible to fight such hair problems. You may not like the bad onion odor after applying the paste on your hair. For this, you could apply some fresh lemon juice after you wash off the onion paste.
2. Coconut Oil
It is actually a type of fungus that causes dandruff in your hair. Since coconut oil is blessed with abundant anti-fungal properties, it is respected as the best ancient remedy. All you need to do is apply 3-5 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil on your hair with a 15 minute massage before hitting the pillows at night. But, make sure that you keep a rough sheet under your head before sleeping; otherwise, you may mess up your bed linen. Shampoos incorporating coconut oil are also available in the market.
3. Vinegar (Apple Cider)
The acidity of apple cider vinegar is so strong that it can easily prevent the growth of yeast in your scalp and avert dandruff. Mind you, vinegar too has a strong odor; however, it usually dies away as the hair begins to dry. Vinegar could be used in many ways for preventing dandruff. White vinegar is as effective as apple cider vinegar. You could make your own choice here. Whether diluted or used in full potency, mix 1/4 of vinegar in a cup of water and put it in a spray bottle to spray it over your scalp. Repeat this procedure for minimum twice a week and see the best results.
4. Tea Tree Oil
This is another oil used to treat dandruff and its severity. Itchy scalp and white flakes are well treated with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial assets of terpinen-4-ol that the oil contains. The main function of tea tree oil is to unclog hair follicles and kill microorganisms that promote the development of dandruff. Besides, it helps to make your hair healthy and shiny by eradicating dirt particles and extra oil.
5. Fenugreek Seed
Also called as “nani ka nuska” and “methi”, it is a fine remedy against hair fall, hair thinning, dandruff, and other hair problems. You need to soak a fist full of these seeds in a cup of water overnight and crush them the next day to apply the paste on your scalp and let it be for two hours. Later, run your hair through cold water.
6. Garlic + Lemon
Garlic with its antibiotic property helps to kill bacteria whereas lemon with its acidity aids to maintain the pH level of the scalp. Lemon juice added with garlic paste or lemon juice with curd or chickpea flour could be very helpful in getting rid of dandruff. If you find the garlic smell awful, you could mix some honey in the paste.
7. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera gel is a very effective treatment because of its cooling effect. Just apply it on your scalp after squeezing the aloe vera leaf and using the same leaf to apply. Ensure that your entire scalp is covered with the gel. Then, leave it for an hour or two. It is recommended not to shampoo your hair immediately after washing off the gel for better results. Repeat this thrice a week. Use a mild shampoo for your hair on other days of the week.
8. Neem
With their antiseptic and medicinal attributes, neem leaves can significantly fight against lice growth, hair fall, and many other hair problems, not just dandruff. Crush a few neem leaves to get enough amount of powder out of it. Then, add curd or water to prepare a paste to apply it on your scalp. If you have a dry and itchy scalp, neem oil could be helpful.
9. Egg Yolk
It is mainly used to improve the quality of scalp skin and provide nourishment by elevating the percentage of the scalp’s natural oil. It is sometimes also used as a conditioner by people with dry hair. Rich in vitamin A and fatty acid, egg yolk has the unique quality of supplying shine and glow to human hair. Get healthy hair by beating 3 eggs and applying it over your scalp followed by a run-through with warm water.
10. Mouthwash
Your important bathroom product will not just help you to kill bad breath, but also dandruff. Any alcohol based mouthwash should contain anti-fungal features to control the yeast from developing into dandruff or white flakes. While applying it, make sure that you keep it away from your eyes and sensitive parts as it may cause irritation. Apply and leave it for a good 15-20 minutes and rinse it off. Do not shampoo your hair. If you feel the mouthwash is too concentrated, you could add little water, baby oil, and mouthwash solution.
11. Baking Soda
You kitchen too has a handy product to ensure flake-free scalp. It’s the baking soda! Controlling the development of overactive fungi causing dandruff, it could be used after wetting your hair followed by a straight rinse without shampooing. At first, your hair will get dried off; however, with the course of time, the scalp will start producing its natural oil.
