4 Home Made Remedies That Get Rid Of Dandruff

Have you ever been embarrassed by that brownish-grayish flaky thing called dandruff?

As annoying as it may seem, dandruff is something some of us still suffer from. But the good news is, it’s curable. How?

Well first and foremost, one should understand what type of dandruff he/she has before deciding on how to tackle it. There are four major types of dandruff:

1. Excessive dryness of one’s scalp caused by extremely dry weather mostly during harmattan or due to neglect.

2. Inadequate shampooing, this causes excess sebum oil to accumulate on the scalp leading to excessive itching.

3. Yeast infection

4. Eczema

I bet you’re anxious to get rid of your embarrassing dandruff. We’ve got you covered. The best part is all the remedies are home made. Make sure you share your testimonies with us after you’ve tried the following:

1. Lime Treatment

On the last rinse after conditioning, pour a teaspoon of fresh lime juice on your hair. Work it with your fingers till it gets to your scalp, it works wonders.

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2. Yoghurt Treatment

Massaging the scalp with yoghurt for about half an hour prior to washing is also known to be an effective measure. You can make it even more effective by keeping your yoghurt open for at least 3 days.

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3. Apple Cider Vinegar

Mix cider vinegar with water in equal quantities. Rub it gently onto your scalp before washing hair. This can knock off dandruff very effectively.

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4. Proper Washing Practices

Proper hygiene practices such as proper and regular washing of hair and keeping the scalp clean is the best way to fight dandruff.