Come winter or cold, the weather
messes with your scalp. Scalp becomes dry, scaly and itchy. Dandruff can be an
embarrassing problem, but you can get rid of those flakes for good by following
some simple home remedies.
Curd (dahi)
with its acidic and conditioning properties helps fight dandruff. Ferment a
small amount of curd (enough to cover your scalp) for two days. Apply it and
keep it for one hour. Wash it off with a mild shampoo. Do this at least twice a
week.
Regular
henna (mehndi) application has been followed for centuries and has been known
for decreasing dandruff. It has curative as well as conditioning properties.
Mix henna, amla, tea powder, lemon juice in curd. Add a few drops of hair oil.
Keep aside for 10-12hrs. Apply on your hair and leave it for an hour. Wash it
off with a shampoo.
Aloe vera
gel contains healing, antibacterial and antifungal elements properties.
Applying fresh aloe vera gel on scalp is another way of keeping your dandruff
at bay. Keep the gel on for 30min. Wash your hair with an aloe vera based
shampoo.
Fenugreek
(methi) is an herb that is readily available in our kitchen. It has anti-fungal
and scalp soothing properties. Soak fenugreek seeds overnight in water and
grind to a fine paste. Apply this paste
on the scalp for 30 to 45 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo.
Gram flour
(besan) is an effective cleansing agent. It removes the dirt and is handy for
dandruff remedy. You can apply gram flour mixed with curd on your scalp. Rinse
after 20-30min.
An apple a
day keeps the doctor away. Well, it can keep your dandruff away too! It has
anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Make a paste of equal quantity of
apple and orange and apply on the scalp. Wash your hair after 20-30min with a
shampoo.
Neem leaves
with their anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
properties is highly effective in controlling dandruff. Boil neem leaves in
water and use this water to rinse hair.
Basil leaves
(Tulsi) has been used since ages for its healing properties. Make a paste of
tulsi leaves and amla powder mixed with water. Massage on the scalp. Let it
remain for half an hour. Wash the hair with water.
You thought
fresh lime juice was just to refresh you during summer. Well, it can do wonders
to your scalp. The acid in lime scrubs out the dead cells and helps cure
dandruff. Add a tablespoon of fresh lime juice in the water in your last rinse
when you wash your hair.
Grind ginger
root and beetroot to make a paste. Every night the hair must be massaged with
this paste. Rinse in the morning. It helps control dandruff effectively in
about 4 to 5 nights.
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