Be Dandruff Free

What’s Dandruff?

Dandruff  is the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp.

Its causes?

Dandruff can also be caused by taking extreme heat or cold water.

Dandruff Treatment and other stuff

Treatment of dandruff can also be done by using specialised shampoos.The person suffering with dandruff often feels they cannot wear dark clothing because others may notice.
Dandruff is seasonal being most severe during the winter.If you are under stress then there can be sudden growth of dandruff.

Treatment of dandruff (proper haircare) :

The use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff.
Take two tablespoons of these seeds soak them overnight in water and in the morning make paste of it.
This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. Then wash your hair with ritha.

Make use of teaspoon of fresh lime juice.It will not only clear the dandruff but also will give good shine to your hair.

Beets are also good in curing dandruff. Both tops and roots should be boiled in water and this water should be massaged into the scalp with the finger tips every night.
White beet is better for this purpose.

You can remove dandruff by making use of curd.Curd which is left open for 2-3 days is best for it.Apply that curd and massage it gently.
Another measure for removing dandruff is take dilute cider vinegar and equal quantity of water and dab this on to the hair with cotton wool in between shampooing.
Mix some camphor in coconut oil. Apply this daily on your scalp properly with the fingertips working it may give good results.

If you are a very busy person and you dont have time to go for such home made remedies then you can also make use of anti-dandruff shampoos by consulting your hair stylist.

Hot steam bath is highly beneficial for curing dandruff or exposure of head to the rays of sun can also give dandruff free hair.

Causes of Dandruff :

These are some common causes of dandruff :

* Unclean habits
* Hard shampoos
* Exposure to severe cold
* Excessive intake of oily and sweet foods
* Hormonal imbalance
* Allergy
* Poor hygiene
* Stress and tension
* Improper sleep
* Use of hair-coloring products or use of electric hair curlers, gels.
* Shampooing infrequently and scarce rinsing of hair
* Too much heat

How to get rid of dandruff :

* Boil neem leaves in water and use this water to rinse hair.
* Massage scalp with warm coconut for half an hour atleast twice a week
* Make a paste by tulsi leaves and amla powder mixed with water. Massage this paste on the scalp and let it remain for half to one hour. Wash the hair with water.
* Egg shampoo can be prepared by beating 2 or 3 eggs with a little water in it. Apply this mixture on the hair after wetting the hair and massage the scalp for sometime.
Let this remain on the hair for sometime before washing it off with water. This treatment is very effective in preventing dandruff.

For people who apply hair dye, make sure you get rid of the dandruff before you apply hair dye.