Itchy, dry, white or silvery flakes shining on black hair can be the most embarrassing thing for anyone, but these flakes are nothing more than the dead skin cells. Home Remedies for Dandruff uses simple products like lime, fenugreek egg, and many other items that can be found easily in the kitchen. Depending upon the skin type – oily or dry; these flakes can be greasy or scaly.
Not all people who suffer from dandruff witness a simple process of shedding dead cells layer. In some, it could be a fungal infection, psoriasis, or other condition. For all the reasons following are some of the home remedies that can help treat the condition well and save the thinning and falling of hair that it could result into.
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Fenugreek Seeds To Treat Dry Dandruff:
Fenugreek seeds are an excellent remedy to treat the dandruff caused by fungus, because of its anti-fungal properties. Regular fenugreek seeds treatment for a month will not only treat the fungal growth, but will also get rid of the dandruff completely.
- Soak 2-3 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds overnight and grind it in the morning to make a fine paste. Gently apply this paste on the scalp and cover it with a shower cap. Let it treat the condition for an hour before rinsing it with plain or lukewarm water. Avoid hot water because it would further dry the skin.
- Lemon Cure For Greasy Scalp:
Dandruff when mixed with the excess oil production can result in greasy scalp. To treat this lemon is a simple and easy treatment. It helps wash the greasiness, and also reduce the dandruff. It also lends shine to the hair.- Squeeze a lemon juice in the bath water and wash the hair with a suitable shampoo to get rid of the oiliness and the dandruff.
- Fuller’s Earth Pack To Remove Dead Cells:
Fuller’s earth clay helps clear the shed and accumulated layer of dead skin cells, while lemon in this pack helps reduce the excessive oil production.- Take a tablespoon or two of fuller’s earth clay and to it add juice of one full lemon. To it add enough water to make a good paste. Apply this on the scalp and cover it with a plastic wrap or shower cap and leave it for half an hour. Wash it with lukewarm water.
- Egg For Itchiness:
Eggs not only nourish the hair healthy, but also treat the problem of scaly and itchy scalp by providing vital nutrients and enriching the skin. It also alleviates the problem of dandruff.- Beat an egg and dilute it with some water. Gently smear this mixture on the scalp and very lightly massage the head. Wrap it with a plastic cover and allow it to treat the condition for 15 to 20 minutes before cleaning it with water.
- Coconut Oil With Lemon Juice:
The anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties of coconut oil are very beneficial in curing the condition caused by fungal infection. It is also useful incase it is a result of psoriasis or any other bacterial infection. It also treats the dryness and lemon juice refreshes the hair and aids the function of coconut oil further.- Take coconut oil and lemon juice in the equal ratio and mix well. With finger tips gently massage the solution for a few minutes and then cover it with a shower cap. Let it be for 30 minutes and then wash it off with water.
- Avocado And Honey Remedy For Flaky Scalp:
Avocado is a rich fruit full of nutritional value which is very essential for healthy hair. It helps reduce the flaky skin, strengthen the mane, and prevents thinning and falling of hair. Eggs and avocado together moisturize the hair and the scalp effectively.- Beat an egg and mix it thoroughly with the pulp of an avocado. Smear this smooth paste and leave it for 30 minutes before washing it off.
- Oatmeal And Yogurt:
Oatmeal clears the accumulated flaky scales, while yogurt reduces the formation of it, nourishes the scalp and mane, and gives shine and volume to the hair. This pack works as a scrubber.- Take a cup of oatmeal and mix it with some yogurt to make a smooth paste. Gently massage with it for a few minutes and wash it after 15 minutes.
Apart from these dandruff treatment at home tips, a healthy diet full of leafy greens, vegetables, and fruits, good person hygiene can reduce the problem to a great extent.