Dryness is not limited only to the skin, but also to the scalp. The cold weather and overheated rooms make dandruff more likely. Scalp dryness leads to tiny white flakes causing itchiness and starts falling off on your shoulder. Sometimes tiny little flakes on your shoulder are not only snowflakes but also be dandruff too. How to get rid of dandruff?

To Treat and Prevent dandruff, it is essential to use the right products and follow the seasonal haircare routine properly. You’ve got to invest in some seasonal products too! 

Here Are 7 Smart Tips To Try At Home To Treat And Prevent Dandruff From Reoccurring

1. Comb Your Hair Adequately

Brushing your hair sufficiently increasing blood circulation thus enhancing the secretion of oils in your scalp which makes your hair & scalp healthy. A well-nourished scalp is free of white flakes.

2. Application Of Oil

Oil your hair twice a week before the shower. Coconut oil is the best form of moisturization for your hair and scalp. Heat the oil slightly and apply warm coconut oil to your scalp 30 minutes before shower. Doing this way will fight away dryness and prevent it from dandruff.

3. Hydrate Your Body.

The Cold Season, makes us forget to drink water which may cause dehydration to our body and scalp leading to more dandruff. It is recommended to drink at least 3 litres of water per day to keep yourself away from dryness.

4. Change Your Towel

Turkish towels might be comfy to use, but the rough texture leads to more frizz in your hair. Always use a soft towel, the ideal one to use to dry your hair is the cotton t-shirt.

5. Alter Your Diet

The effective way to treat dandruff is to change your diet!

Include more Vitamin B, Zinc and Omega 3 Fatty acids. These are usually found in walnuts, eggs, fish, banana, leafy vegetables etc. Limit your intake of sugar and substitute it will jaggery or raw honey.

6. Avoid Coloring Your Hair

Dandruff and Itchy scalp get more aggravated with the usage of chemical hair colours, strong hair products and other styling tools. Avoid using these during winters. 

7. Reduce Excess Shampooing

Avoid washing your hair too often. As it may cause dryness in your scalp and leads to dandruff. Recommended to wash your hair not more than thrice a week. Wash your hair using lukewarm or cold water, but not with hot water, to keep dandruff at bay. 

A-List Of Few Home-Remedies To Get Rid Of Dandruff

1. Tea Tree Oil :

       Tea tree oil works great to restore moisture in your scalp. Dilute Tea tree oil in water and massage your scalp twice a week to get rid of dandruff.

2. Allicins :

    Onions and garlic are rich in allicin levels, which works as an anti-fungal treatment. Apply onion juice or garlic juice to your scalp and wash it after 20 minutes. 

3. Neem Leaf :

    Neem is enhanced with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties which helps to nourish and treat your scalp dryness. Apply neem leaves paste and wash it off after 15 mins. Repeat twice a week for better results.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar :

    Similar to tea tree oil, ACV also works well to treat dandruff. Dilute ACV in water and spray the mixture on your scalp and wash it off with mild shampoo after 10 mins. 

5. Lemon And Honey :

      Lemon is a natural remedy to keep scalp itchiness at bay and Honey helps to restore your scalp moisture and prevents dryness. Apply the mixture and let it sit for 10 mins and wash off with mild shampoo.