Natural Home Remedies To Cure Dandruff

Dandruff is very common but quite embarrassing hair problem which may lower your self esteem and reduce your confidence on many important occasions. Dandruff is caused by several reasons but most common reason is growth of bacteria and fungus on the scalp which causes itchiness along with excessive formation of dry skin flakes on the scalp. 

These pesky, little white flakes are infectious in nature and often shed off from scalp and cause a lot of embarrassment specially in social events. Unhygienic conditions, side effects of harsh shampoos, stress, hormonal changes, dryness, severe cold environment, excessive intake of oily or junk foods and skin diseases like psoriasis or eczema are some common causes behind dandruff. However here we have some amazing natural home remedies to cure dandruff.

How To Cure Dandruff Naturally?

1. Aloe vera gel

Aloe vera contains antibacterial and anti-fungal properties which help a lot to get rid of dandruff. Take some aloe vera gel and massage your scalp with it at least for 5 minutes. Leave it on your scalp for around 30 minutes. Finally wash your hair with some mild shampoo. Regular application of Aloe Vera gel will give you an amazing result within few days.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar,Tea Tree Oil

Apple cider vinegar is effective in getting rid of dandruff. It restores the pH balance of the scalp, and hence helps a lot to inhibit the growth of yeast. It also works a natural clarifier and clean clogged pores and hair follicles. Tea tree oil has natural antiseptic and antibiotic properties, which make it best to get rid of dandruff.
Take two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Add an equal amount of water and 1 tablespoon of tea tree oil in it. Apply it onto your scalp and massage for 3-5 minutes. Let it stay at least for 15 minutes and then rinse off with mild shampoo. For best results repeat this treatment twice a week.

3. Banana, White Vinegar

To get rid off dandruff, peel a whole banana. Mix with two cups Vinegar. Use a fork or whisk to make a paste. Apply the mixture to hair and scalp. Massage until the mixture covers your hair completely. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes and then wash off with regular mild shampoo.

4. Neem Leaves

Neem has the antiseptic property, which helps a lot to eliminate dandruff. Apply neem leaves paste on your scalp at least for half an hour and then wash off. Besides treating hair dandruff, neem leaves are very effective in getting rid of lice and many other hair problems.

5. Coconut Oil, Lemon Juice

Coconut oil is also considered very effective to eliminate dandruff due to its anti-fungal properties. It also moisturizes dry scalp and provides relief from itching. Lemon juice has extremely beneficial anti fungal properties which make it an excellent natural ingredient of any natural remedy to eliminate dandruff.
Take some coconut oil and mix half the amount of lemon juice in it. Rub this mixture on your scalp and massage for 5 minutes. Leave this mixture at least least for 15 minutes and finally wash off with your regular shampoo.

6. Fenugreek Seeds, Coconut Oil

To get rid of hair dandruff soak methi seeds in water for overnight and mash these fenugreek seeds in about half cup of warm coconut oil. Apply this mixture all over the scalp and massage for 5-7 minutes. Leave it on at least for 2 hours and then wash off.

7. Lemon, Garlic

To get rid off dandruff, mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with 2 tablespoons of garlic. Apply this paste to the scalp. Lemon juice will help you to get rid of fungal and flakes. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and is best to kill the bacteria on the scalp. Both ingredients are very effective to eliminate dandruff. Leave this mixture on scalp at least for 20 minutes and then wash off with regular shampoo.

8. Honey, Lemon Juice, Egg Yolk

Take 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and an egg yolk. Mix them well and apply this mixture over your scalp. Massage for 4-5 minutes. Leave the mixture on your scalp for half an hour then wash off by using your regular shampoo.

9. Sour Curd, Lemon Juice

Take 1 tablespoon of sour curd and mix with same amount of fresh lemon juice. Apply the mixture on your hair and scalp and massage for 3-5 minutes. Leave the mixture for 20 minutes and then wash your hair with mild shampoo.

10. Yogurt, Black Pepper

A mixture of yogurt and black pepper is very effective to get rid off dandruff. Yogurt, when applied onto the scalp not only acts as a soothing agent but also prevents the aggravation of scaling on the scalp. Pepper is an anti fungal agent and fights against hair dandruff. Take 1 tablespoon of finely ground black pepper powder. Mix this powder to one cup of yogurt. Mix them well and apply all over the scalp. Apply on the scalp and not the hair. Leave it on your scalp for about 30 minutes and then wash off with you regular mild shampoo.