11 Simple Home Remedies to Get Rid of Dandruff Naturally

Dandruff is one of the common problems that is faced by both men and women equally. Dandruff is caused due to scaly scalp that leads to hair fall. Dandruff is not treated properly can lead to embarrassment and is also difficult to treat. It can be treated with a mild shampoo but if the problem is severe then medicated shampoos can help.

Causes of dandruff may include:
• Stress
• Not cleaning scalp properly
• Not brushing hair regularly
• Not washing hair regularly

Here are Home Remedies to Get Rid of Dandruff Naturally

1.  APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (ACV)

ACV is the best remedy to remove dandruff and also it helps to control the fizziness of your hair.
Add an equal amount of water and ACV and mix well. After washing your hair with shampoo apply ACV solution. Leave it for 10 minutes and then rinse off. Repeat the process according to the severity of your dandruff.

2. Coconut oil and lemon

Coconut oil nourishes our hair and strengthens the roots of the hair. But adding lemon to coconut oil is one of the effective remedies to remove dandruff from hair immediately. Warm coconut oil and add few drops of lemon to it. Apply this to your scalp. Leave it for 20 minutes and then wash your hair. You will find relief from dandruff immediately.

3. Applying Curd

Simply apply curd to your scalp. Leave it for one hour. Rinse it off with your favorite shampoo. Although applying curd is a messy process but it makes your hair smooth shiny silky and removes dandruff effectively. Curd is easily available at home so you can apply curd whenever needed.

4. Neem oil

Neem oil is readily available on market and you can apply neem oil by mixing it with your favorite oil. Massaging it to your scalp help to get rid of dandruff quickly.
If you have a neem tree at your home or nearby. Take some neem leaves and either crush it or blend in the mixer by adding some water. It will become like neem juice. Maintain the consistency of the juice and apply this directly to your scalp to get rid of dandruff.
Also, neem help to get rid of any scalp infections and help moisturize your scalp.

5. Ginger

Ginger is also useful to treat stubborn dandruff. You can either grate ginger or you can blend it . Take the grated or blended product in a muslin cloth and squeeze it till the juice is realized apply this juice to the scalp.
Ginger has some antifungal properties that can help to kill microbes from the scalp causing dandruff. Also ginger is beneficial in hair loss.

6. Apply Tea Tree

Tea tree oil is also very helpful to control dandruff issues. Tea tree oil help to control itchiness, greasiness, and lesions that are caused due to dandruff.
Tree oil has antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory properties that can give relief from dandruff-causing microbes. It also helps to moisturize the dry scalp.
Tea tree oil can be applied by mixing it with any carrier oil like coconut oil. Massage the mixture to the scalp. Then wash the hair with a mild shampoo. This will give you a refreshing feeling.

7. Aloe vera

Aloe Vera is another solution for dandruff and itchiness cause by dandruff. Aloe Vera is known for its hydrating and soothing properties also it acts as anti inflammatory. Due to its soothing property it is best remedy for soothing itchiness of scalp. Aloe Vera gel can be applied on scalp directly. It not only give relief from dandruff but also it give cooling effect. A mixture of honey , aloevera gel , and curd can be applied to remove dandruff .

8. Lemon

Lemon is known for its powerful properties to remove grassiness from the scalp. Lemon is rich in vitamin C which is important for strong hairs. Lemon helps to maintain PH balance of our scalp. Lemon juice can be applied directly onto the scalp or can be diluted with warm water.
You can also add lemon drops to your oil and can massage your scalp. Lemon juice effectively removes dandruff and itchiness from your scalp. Lemon juice also reduces oiliness from your scalp hence prevent grassiness.

9. Fenugreek

Fenugreek seeds are also known as methi dana or methi seeds in Hindi. It is a very powerful dandruff removal remedy available at home. Fenugreek contains protein and vitamin C. Fenugreek is known for maintaining good health of the scalp and for faster growth of hairs. Fenugreek help to remove dandruff.
For removing dandruff with fenugreek seeds soak fenugreek seeds overnight. In the morning make a paste of fenugreek seeds. You can add coconut oil, curd or even lemon to the paste. Apply the paste to your scalp. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash with a mild shampoo.

10. Control Stress Level

Stress not only affects your mental health but also affects your body and even scalp. Stress leads to an imbalance of oils and nutrients of our scalp that can cause dandruff. So it is important to reduce stress in order to get dandruff free scalp.

11. Healthy Diet

A healthy diet is a very powerful dandruff removal remedy. A healthy scalp can be achieved by eating a healthy diet and taking all nutrition that is vitamins, protein, and minerals in balanced proportions. A healthy scalp is less likely to get dandruff. A healthy scalp can also be achieved by proper hydration.

These home remedies can bring different effects on different people so it is difficult to say what result a person can get. Since the skin of the scalp can be much more sense of some people than others. Though all the ingredients mention above are mild.

Summary

The dandruff is very difficult to get rid of even after repeated attempt. But these home remedies vary in their effectiveness so you should give it a try it will be worth it.