20 best home remedies to get rid of dandruff

Dandruff cure: 20 best home remedies to get rid of dandruff (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images)

Dandruff can be an image disaster and confidence slayer.

To make matters worse, persistent itching can lead to acne! Skip the dandruff shampoo-buying ritual and check out 20 home remedies that Dr. Sandeep Suttar, Hair Restoration and Skin Rejuvenation surgeon at Hairrevive, Mumbai, says will wash out your dandruff worries.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff:Lemon wash
-Take peels of 3-4 lemons and boil them in 4-5 cups of water for approximately 15-20 minutes.
-Once it cools down, use this solution to wash your hair, at least once a week.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Fenugreek treatment
-Soak 2 tbsp. of fenugreek seeds (meethi) in water overnight and crush them into a fine paste next morning.
-Apply this paste to your hair and scalp for at least 30 minutes.
-Wash your hair thoroughly after 30 minutes. Follow this treatment for continuous four weeks, for best results.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Lemon juice massage
-Massage lemon juice on your scalp before going for a shower.
-Wash your hair thoroughly after 15-20 minutes.
-This treatment will help to remove stickiness, prevents dandruff and makes your hair look radiant.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Vinegar treatment
-Prepare a mixture of equal amounts of vinegar and water.
-Apply this on your scalp and leave it on overnight.
-Wash your hair the next morning with a mild baby shampoo.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Dahi (yoghurt) solution
-Apply some dahi on your hair and scalp and keep it for at least one hour.
- Wash it off with a mild shampoo thoroughly. Do this at least twice a week.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Eggs for your hair
-Beat 2 eggs and apply the paste on your scalp and rinse it off after one hour.
-This treatment will assist in preventing dandruff and hair fall.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Warm oil massage
-Use lukewarm almond oil, coconut oil or olive oil to massage your scalp to prevent dandruff.
-Leave it on the scalp overnight.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Aloe vera miracles
-20 minutes before you take a shower rub aloe vera gel on your scalp.
-Leave on for full 20 minutes, and then wash your hair with a shampoo.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Coconut oil 
-Mix 1 tbsp of lemon juice with 5 tbsp of coconut oil and then apply the mixture on the scalp.
-Leave this mixture for about 20-30 minutes and then wash it off with a good shampoo.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Save your scalp with apple
-Make a paste with equal quantities of apple and orange and apply it on the scalp.
-Wash your hair after 20-30 minutes with a shampoo.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Neem leaves paste
-Crush some neem leaves to make a fine paste and apply it directly on to your dry scalp.
-Keep this paste for an hour and then clear it off using warm or cold water.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Tulsi magic
-Make a paste of tulsi and amla powder mixed with some water.
-Massage this paste on the scalp. Let it remain for half an hour. Wash the hair thoroughly with water and shampoo.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Garlic for dandruff
-Take 2 tbsp of garlic powder and mix it firmly with 1 tbsp of lemon juice to make a fine paste.
-Apply this paste on your scalp and leave it for 30-40 minutes.
-Wash it off thoroughly with shampoo and cold water.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Reetha - natural dandruff treatment
-You can use reetha soap or make a fine paste using reetha powder and apply it on your scalp.
-Rinse it after two hours with cold water and shampoo.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Onion paste
-Apply some onion paste on your scalp. Leave it on for one hour.
-Wash it off thoroughly and apply some fresh lemon juice to get rid of the smell of the onion out of your hair.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Ginger and beetroot paste
-Grind some ginger and beetroot to make a paste. Massage your scalp with the paste and leave it overnight.
-Rinse it off thoroughly the next morning. Follow this routine for continuous 4-5 nights.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Besan therapy
-Apply some gram flour (besan) mixed with curd on your scalp.
-Rinse after 20-30 minutes, with cold water.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Baking soda treatment
-While shampooing, add a handful of baking soda to your hair and massage your scalp.
-Rinse it off after 15-20 minutes.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Rosemary technique
-Mix vinegar in oil of rosemary leaves (squeeze them), and apply it on your scalp for 15-20 minutes.
-Rinse it off thoroughly.
-You can also apply mixture of rosemary oil and coconut oil to your scalp to treat dandruff.

Home remedy to get rid of dandruff: Wash your hair regularly
Dandruff can be prevented by washing your hair regularly or every alternate day with these natural home remedies. Dandruff can be prevented with hair care treatments and thorough cleansing of the scalp
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