Dandruff is the common skin problem that we face in our daily life. With dandruff, your hairs lose their beauty and can even become a nightmare for you.

Healthy hairs make you attractive while hairs with dandruff can spoil your personality. So be cautious about your looks and get rid of unwanted ‘flakes’ get rid of dandruff.

What are these dandruff?

Dandruff is nothing but flakes. In general, there are two types of dandruff dry and oily. White flakes and itching effects on the scalp are the results of dry dandruff. Oily dandruff, on the other hand, will make your hair sticky with yellow flakes. In the worst case, a bad smell may come from your dandruff-affected hair.

There are several reasons behind dandruff. These are:
– Poor diet
– Excessive tension and stress
– Infected scalp
– Hormonal imbalances
– Dry weather
– Too much use of different hair cosmetics without the proper guidance of a skin specialist or a beautician

It has been found that adults and adolescents are affected by dandruff more than children. This is due to the disturbance of the androgen hormone and daily tension.

Get rid of dandruff

Using anti-dandruff shampoo while washing your hair is the easiest way to make your hair dandruff free. But regular use of shampoo, without taking the guidance of a hair/skin specialist can harm the original beauty of your hair. Therefore, if you are caught by dandruff, first go to a skin specialist to identify the root of the problem.

A proper diet takes a great role to remove dandruff. Taking more animal fat and unsaturated vegetable oils can harm your scalp. For that, you may need to sacrifice some of your favorite dishes.

Get a diet chart from a skin specialist and make sure you are not consuming chocolate, iodized salt, and nuts, and foods, which are high in calories.

A balanced intake of Vitamin A, E, and B Complex is important for long and healthy hair. Include green vegetables, chicken, fish, and milk in your diet chart, and you will get these vitamins in proper quantity. Drink sufficient water, since it takes good care of your skin.

Dandruff is the dead cell of our scalp and this happens due to the disturbance of blood circulation in the scalp. Go for ‘Yoga’ therapy or massage, for it will help circulating blood in the scalp. It is also important to brush your hair gently – on a regular basis.

Researches have found that the use of herbal shampoo every other day is very effective to reduce oily dandruff. Like oily dandruff, dry dandruff also needs extensive care.

To remove them massage your hair with the oil prescribed by the skin specialist. Move your fingertips gently on the scalp and leave for a few minutes before washing your hair.

Try cosmetic therapy at your home to remove dandruff

In this fast-moving world it may not be possible to get hair therapy every week. Time is a big factor for busy people who are suffering from dandruff. Some cosmetic treatments, which can be done at home, can work like magic for them. Even others can also try these to make their hair attractive and dandruff free.

If you are suffering from oily flakes, rinse your hair with vinegar. For this, you have to follow some easy steps:

– Fill a mug with fresh water
– Mix two tablespoons of malt Vinegar in it
 – Use shampoo in your hair that is prescribed by a skin specialist
– Rinse your hair with Vinegar mixed water
– Dry your hair with a clean towel

On the other hand, if you are suffering from dry and white flakes, use oil massage. Following are the steps to take oil massage:

– Make a mixture of hot Castor oil (1 teaspoon), Coconut oil (1 teaspoon) and Mole oil (1 teaspoon)
– Massage gently with the mixture on your scalp
– Keep the hair for about 30 minutes
– Wash your hair with a prescribed shampoo
– Dry your hair with a clean towel