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Home Treatments For Dandruff

Onion Hair mask

Onion has anti-fungal properties that helps you to get rid of the dandruff causing fungus. It also helps to improve blood circulation to your scalp. It has rich sulphur content nourishes hair follicles and minimises hair thinning.

Mask

Grind few small onion make a smooth paste. Apply paste on your scalp, root and hair shaft. Leave mask for 10 to 15 minutes. Take a patch test before apply onion mask because it may cause irritation and scratching.

Lemons

Lemon is an effective home remedies for dandruff. It has anti-microbial properties due to citric acid presents in lemons. Yoghurt is full of proteins and makes your hair nourished. 

Mask

Add curd to lemon juice, applying lemon directly onto scalp cause irritation. Add rice water to this mix it contains selenium, which reduces malassezia. Apply mixture on your scalp and massage it.Leave mask 10 to 20 minutes after that rinse off your hair with mild shampoo.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a natural anti-microbial and rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and enzymes. It very effectiveo at removing flakes and buildups.

Mask

Diluted 1 to 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with water. Apply it on your scalp and massage it. Leave it for few minutes and wash off with mild shampoo.

Hibiscus

Hibiscus is rich in vitamin c and amino acids helps to get rid of dandruff in the scalp and strengthen the roots. Coconut oil helps to keep your hair moisturised and scalp free from dandruff.

Mask

Collect 5 to 6 hibiscus flowers and boil them. Make a smooth and thick paste using blender. Add 3 tablespoons of warm coconut oils into the paste and massage the scalp. Leaves it for 1 to 2 hours and wash off your hair with mild shampoo.

Egg white

Egg white cleanses the scalp of excess oils and fights dandruff. Olive oil moisturizes your hair, prevents dandruff  and flakes.

Mask

Separate the yolk of egg from its white. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to egg  white. Apply it over the scalp and let dry it for 30 minutes. Wash your hair with mild shampoo.

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