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10 home remedies to get rid of dandruff :

Dandruff is white flaky skin which causes itchiness on scalp . It is very embarrassing and difficult to treat . It is a common problem which is faced by many people , and if this dandruff is not treated in time then it cause hairfall and other major skin diseases .

Causes of dandruff:

1. Too much dryness in a body.

2. Deficiency of nutrients like biotin.

3. Dirt and pollution .

4. Imbalance of vatha and kapha in a body .

5. Not cleaning hair regularly .

6. Using too much chemical hair products .

7. Not brushing hair regularly .

8. Poor diet.

9. Taking too much stress.

10. Staying up all night

Home remedies : 

Using this remedies helps to get rid of dandruff in first or second time of application . But , remember it cannot remove dandruff permanently as dandruff problem is internal issue which is reflected outside of our body and if you want to treat it permanently then you have to  treat your body internally . 

1. Lemon and coconut oil :

Lemon contain vitamin c , zinc , citric acid making it ideal for removing dandruff . It also has antifungal , antioxidant and antibacterial properties.

The combination of lemon and coconut oil works best for removing dandruff from hair . Bhartiya see you have to squeeze half lemon in 6 tablespoon of coconut oil and apply this mixture on your scalp and leave it for one hour then wash your hair with normal shampoo.

2. Camphor and coconut oil :

Camphor increases the blood circulation of scalp and remove it's itchiness , it also moisturise our scalp and contains antibacterial and antifungal properties . Camphor is also reduces hairfall.

Camphor also work very well in removing dandruff . For this you have to take 2 piece of camphor in 6 tablespoon of coconut oil and then massage this mixture all over your scalp and then leave it overnight and next morning wash your hair with normal shampoo.

3. Lemon , Jaggery and coconut oil : 

For this remedy you have to take half lemon , 1 TSP of Jaggery and 6 TSP of coconut oil , mix all three very well and before one hour of bathing apply this on your scalp by massaging then wash your hair with normal shampoo .

4. Curd and henna : 

Curd and henna is not only usefull in removing dandruff but also prevents hair loss , it gives lusture to the hair and brings fluffyness.

 

Soak 4 to 5 tbsp of henna in a lukewarm water overnight with curd . Applied this Henna paste all over your hair and leave it for 2 to 3 hours then wash your hair with normal water. After one day apply coconut oil on your hair at night and next morning wash your hair with shampoo.

5. Lemon , curd , coconut oil , tankan bhasma and camphor :

This remedy works magic in removing dandruff from hair. It removes dandruff in just 15 minutes from the first wash you can see the difference for this you have to take half lemon mixed with 2 tbsp of curd , 1 tablespoon of coconut oil half tablespoon of tankan bhasma and two piece of camphor . Mix it very well and then applied this mixture on your scalp and leave it for half an hour and then wash your hair with your regular shampoo. You can apply this remedy twice a week . 

6. Neem leaves and Apple cider vinegar :

In this remedy we will make a spray that will help to get rid of dandruff for this neem leaves is a base of the spray as a neem has a powerful antifungal property, it helps to remove dandruff you can use neem powder instead of neem leaves .

For this remedy you have to boil a handful of neem leaves in a 1 cup of water when water reduced to one fourth turn off the flame let the water too cool and strain the water in another container now add one fourth cup of apple cider vinegar to it mix it very well . Now your spray is ready spray this mixture all over your scalp and leave it it for and half an hour after that wash your hair with normal water. 

This spray is very useful as it has antibacterial and antifungal properties which helps to eliminate dandruff from our scalp and also provide relief from itchiness of the scalp.

7. Aloevera :

Aloevera is rich in vitamin c and e , which is very beneficial for skin and hair , it keeps hair hydrated and moisturise . Is has antiviral and antibacterial properties .

Aloe vera works best in removing dandruff from hair . Apply fresh aloe vera gel on your scalp and leave it for half an hour and wash your hair with normal water .

8. Fenugreek seeds : 

Fenugreek seeds is rich in nutrients , it also contains high protein and nicotinic acid which is beneficial against  variety of scalp of issues, hairfall , dandruff , hair thinning , baldness and dryness of hair .  

Soak 4 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in water at night and at the morning strain the soaked fenugreek seeds then grind it in a grinder to make a paste of it . Apply this paste all over your hair and then leave it for 1 hour and then wash your hair with your regular shampoo. Do this remedy twice in a week to see our effective result.

You can also use curd with fenugreek paste to remove dandruff .

9. Hebiscus :

Hebiscus not only removes dandruff but also has lots of other hair benefits .

Take 7 to 10 red hibiscus flower and boil it in in 100 grams of coconut oil until flowers turns into brown don't burn the flower . Apply this oil daily before going to bed at night and at morning wash your hair with shampoo . Do this remedy thrice a week and you will able to see result within a month.

10. Amla , sikakai , reetha : ( natural homemade shampoo )

Amla ( gooseberry ) contain antioxidant , which help to repair damaged hair and cells . It prevent greying of hair and promote hair growth, it also prevent hair loss and baldness.

Reetha ( soapnut ) contain iron and antioxidant which is beneficial for healthy hair. It also helps in cleansing of a scalp .

Shikakai ( acacia concinna ) contain vitamin C which is essential for hair . It lowers the pH value , helps to retain natural oil and gives shinny and healthy hair .

When reetha Amla and shikakai are mix together , they help us to give lusturous and healthy hair . They helps to prevent hair loss, split end, dandruff, grey hair and other hair related problems.

Take equal quantity of dry Amla, dry reetha and dry shikakai like 4 to 5 pods and boil it with one cup water and then let it soaked overnight in iron utensils ( if you want black hair ) next morning again warm it little bit then mashed all this to extract juice in it after that strain that water and then wash your hair with that water by little massaging and then wash your hair with normal water . 

How to remove dandruff permanently ?

According to Ayurveda following these steps you can remove dandruff permanently not just by treating externally but also internally.

#step 1 

After lunch drink buttermilk , buttermilk is enough to remove dryness from your body . In addition take 1/2 TSP amalki rasayan with 1/2 TSP honey after one hour of dinner and include ghee in your diet.

#step 2

At night massage your hair and scalp with mahabhringraj oil.

#step 3

Next morning apply the paste of curd lemon camphor and tongue converse .

#step 4

After one hour of application of paste wash your hair with Amla reetha and shikakai shampoo.

Following this step one can remove dandruff from his hair permanently within a 2 month .