How can I get rid of dandruff?  

dandruff can be infectious .Never share combs,brushes ,etc.
thoroughly rinse all shampoo and conditioner from hair.
tree tea oil is said to be very effective
Danddruff is linked to poor nutrition specially a zinc deficiency,Shellfish,turkey,pork and some nuts r a good source of zinc.smapoos with selenium sulfide,salicylic acid,zinc pryithione or ketoconazole may have find to be best for dandruff teartment

Answered by Shweta Singh , an ibibo Advisor, at 8:10 AM on September 11, 2008

To get rid of dandruff firstly you should keep our hair clean. Wash your hair frequently, may be daily or alternate day is also fine. This frequency ofcourse on how stubborn dandruff is. If your hair and scalp is oily it is advisable to use herbal shampoo. This is to protect you from strong shampoo. In short people with dandruff should write in big letters in their bathroom "HAIR-CARE is keeping your hair and scalp clean".

Massage your hair with oil matching your hair and scalp type. Massage help in getting your blood circulation right to the scalp. Brushing is that other thing, which not only styles your hair but also other duties. You should take brushing should be done by brush or comb which creates less amount of static electricity. This definitely is harmful to your hair. Thus combination of massage and brushing revitalize the blood circulation to scalp and improves oil effusion and dislodges the dead skin cell sticking to the scalp for better exfoliation. Massage with oil atleast an hour before you wash your hair.

Last but not the least the healthy nutrition. Eating right is benchmark for healthy life and healthy hair as well. Reduce animal fats and supplement or substitute it with poly-unsaturated vegetable oils. Avoid nuts, fried food, iodized salt, chocolate, and shellfish. Hard! No gains without pain. Take diet that is high in green, chicken, milk [without cream], and fish. In short take diet that is high in Vitamins A, E, and B complex. Multivitamins can also be option. Expert advice is ofcourse advisible.

Answered by alok , an ibibo Master, at 1:52 PM on August 29, 2008

There are tons of home brew dandruff cures out there, every family likely knows of a different one that they will swear by to cure dandruff. Here I’ll list some of the most commonly recommended concoctions.

Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil has an anti-fungal quality and can be mixed into lotions, oils and shampoos. Massage the mixture into the scalp and let it sit for 15 minutes prior to rinsing clean.


Coneflower and red clover extracts
Aveda has a product named “Scalp Remedy” that is growing in popularity. It contains both coneflower and red clover extracts, comes with a dropper and is applied directly to the scalp after you shower.


Oil soaks
Scalp massages with moisturizing oils an hour or so before bathing are said to rejuvenate a dry scalp. Skin lotions will likely work as well.


Vinegar rinses
Some people have reported success after rinsing their hair with white or apple cider vinegar prior to bathing. It may have something to do with correcting your hair’s PH balance.

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Answered by Arvind Pal , an ibibo Master, at 9:45 AM on August 29, 2008

There are tons of home brew dandruff cures out there, every family likely knows of a different one that they will swear by to cure dandruff. Here I’ll list some of the most commonly recommended concoctions.

Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil has an anti-fungal quality and can be mixed into lotions, oils and shampoos. Massage the mixture into the scalp and let it sit for 15 minutes prior to rinsing clean.


Coneflower and red clover extracts
Aveda has a product named “Scalp Remedy” that is growing in popularity. It contains both coneflower and red clover extracts, comes with a dropper and is applied directly to the scalp after you shower.


Oil soaks
Scalp massages with moisturizing oils an hour or so before bathing are said to rejuvenate a dry scalp. Skin lotions will likely work as well.


Vinegar rinses
Some people have reported success after rinsing their hair with white or apple cider vinegar prior to bathing. It may have something to do with correcting your hair’s PH balance.

http://www.howtogetrido fstuff.com/health/how-to-get-rid-of -dandruff/

Answered by Sree Kutti , an ibibo Advisor, at 3:48 PM on August 28, 2008

Mix 2 teaspoons pure vinegar in 6 teaspoons water and apply it on the scalp before going to bed. Tie a towel around the head. Wash your head next morning. After shampooing, rinse again with vinegar water. Treat your hair like this once a week for at least three months.

Mix 1 teaspoons lemon juice with 2 teaspoons vinegar and massage on the scalp. Wash your hair with an egg shampoo.

Take 1 part almond oil, 1 part pure sulphur powder, 2 parts 'surgical spirit' and 4 parts distilled water or rose water and mix well. Rub on the scalp.

Take 2 cup water, add 4-5 tablespoons dried thyme and boil for 10 minutes. Cool, strain, and use the mixture to massage scalp. Keep for half an hour.

Dissolve 2 aspirins in any dandruff shampoo and wash your hair.

Massage the scalp with almond oil. Dip a towel in boiling water and wrap it around the hair. Repeat it thrice or four times when the towel gets cold.

Make a shampoo by mixing 100g each of amla (Indian goose berry), reetha, and shikakai, and boil in two litre of water until the liquid reduces to half. Use this shampoo for one month. Dandruff will vanish and your hair will become thick.

Grind fenugreek (methi) seeds soaked in water overnight. Massage this paste on scalp and hair and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with a mild shampoo.

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Answered by Jyothi , an ibibo Master, at 3:27 PM on August 28, 2008

Following are some of the simple tips to prevent dandruff:

- Dandruff is mainly caused by unhealthy food habit, excess intake of junk and oily food. Avoid them if you really want a permanent solution of your dandruff problem.

- Restrict your intake of tea, coffee, and other beverages. Similarly, meat, sugar, chocolates should also be avoided.

- Include juicy fruits, but not citrus fruits. Banana too is not referred for people suffering from severe dandruff.

- Take a balanced diet that includes green vegetables, grams, cereals, fruits, etc. Drink lots of water and fresh fruit juice.

- Always keep your hair clean, use herbal shampoo, avoid using shampoo with strong artificial fragrance.

- Comb your hair daily. This will keep the blood circulation normal inside the scalp. Prevent your scalp from becoming oily and dirty. Massage the scalp with some good herbal oil using your finger tips, by moving the fingers in a circular motion all over the scalp.

- Avoid milk, dairy products, sea foods, animal proteins and fatty foods.

- Vitamin C is not good for dandruff. So try to avoid most sour tasting foods rich in vitamin C. Therefore, tomatoes, oranges, lemons, tamarind, etc. which contain acidic content, must be avoided.

- Include fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet. Green vegetables are considered best in fighting the dandruff.

- Do not take fermented foods and baked products like breads, cheese, wine and all kinds of alcohol.

- Use of hair color and hair dye should be restricted for dandruff infested persons.

- Some people believe that dandruff is increased by stress. So, try to keep yourself free from stress. Perform yogic exercises that will help you in relieving stress.

- Dandruff tends to be formed more when the skin is dry. So, keep your hair well oiled. It will also strengthen your hair at its roots.

Home Remedies for Dandruff

Following are some of the effective home remedies for dandruff:



- Curd is very popular and effective home remedy for dandruff. Keep a small quantity of curd for fermentation for 2-3 days. Apply this curd to the scalp and hair. Dry it for 1 hour and wash it off. It not only removes dandruff, but also makes your hair shiny.

- Vinegar is an effective in removing dandruff. Add 2 tablespoons of cosmetic vinegar and 6 tablespoons of hot water. Apply this mixture all over the scalp, cover the scalp with cloth and keep it overnight. Wash hair with plain water or add little of that mixture if required. This should be done twice a week for three months.

- Another common home remedy for dandruff is the regular use of the combination of olive oil and ginger root on the head. It will not only reduce the dandruff but also nourishes the hair at the roots.

- You can also try this simple and effective home remedy for removing dandruff. Make a paste of sandalwood oil with triple the amount of lemon juice and to apply it on the scalp.

- You can also prepare a gel of aloe vera leaves. Apply this on the scalp and leave it overnight. Wash it with a shampoo, preferably containing shikakai the next morning.

- Another simple home remedy for dandruff is lemon juice. Take 1-2 teaspoon of freshly prepared lemon juice and rinse over the scalp and wash it away. It not only makes the hair lustrous but also prevents it from dandruff and lice.

Answered by NEVIDITA , an ibibo Master, at 1:14 PM on August 28, 2008

1-Curd reduce dandruff from your hair So you can use curd .You should do massaging from curd on your hair and scalp with fingertips. leave it 20 minutes and wash with simple water.Its very good for hair.
2-Massaging your hair and scalp from coconut oil and wash your hair with mild shampoo after 1 hour.You get your hair very lustrous .
3-You should eat protein food (ex milk,egg,cheese,soyabean,peas,etc)
4-Massaging your hair and scalp with fingertips from lukewarm olive oil +some drops lemon juice,wash after 1 hours by anti dandruff shampoo and apply conditioner on your hair .

Answered by Seema , an ibibo Master, at 11:29 AM on August 28, 2008

hi its very easy to get rid of dandruff... u will get a shampoo named "shell shine" in medical shops.. u start using that shampoo will get rid of dandruff problem... i am not joking its dam serious.. i was also suffering like u only...

Answered by Goldenink , an ibibo Citizen, at 10:59 PM on August 27, 2008

This will help you,

1. Itchy scalp/dandruff? Massage apple cider vinegar before shampooing.
2. For hair conditioning, apply mayonnaise 30 mins before shampooing.
3. Nourish ur hair:Mix egg yolk, curd & olive/coconut oil & apply.
4. Thinning hair? Protect scalp with a hat while out in the sun.
5. Hair loss: Mix powdered lemon, orange & pomegranate skins with coconut oil & apply.
6. Dandruff: Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to the henna mixture & apply.
7. Condition ur hair with Aloe vera. Keep it for 5-10 mins after shampooing.
8. Prevent split ends: Soak Areetha overnight & wash ur hair with its paste.
9. Hair loss? Apply a mix of almond oil, olive oil, & castor oil (equal proportions).
10. Use a hair oil with Vit E. It has a vitalizing effect on hair.
11. Thick & healthy hair:Have proteins diet, include veggies & eggs.
12. A paste of fresh neem leaves can help control dandruff.
13. Wet ur hair/apply conditioner to prevent salt or chlorine absorption before swimming.
14. Got greasy hair? Scrub scalp very lightly when washing hair.
15. Dull hair can be a sign of a poor diet. Cut down on cholesterol & fats.
16. Applying Henna once a week can help reduce dandruff.
17. Sudden hair loss may be a symptom of illness. See ur doctor to check it out.
18. Anti-dandruff conditioners with pyrithione zinc control flaking & irritation.
19. Always use conditioner after u color ur hair to restore some of the lost moisture.
20. Hair loss? Apply Neem juice - it prevents hair fall.

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Answered by Dhaval , an ibibo Advisor, at 10:26 PM on August 27, 2008