REMEDIES FOR DANDRUFF

EFFECTS OF DANDRUFF


• Dandruff weakens the roots, and consequently hair starts falling off.
• Dandruff sticks on to the skin of the scalp in a cake form and blocks free flow of air to the roots.
• As a result, hair becomes weak at the roots and loosen their hold.

DO YOU KNOW WHY YOU GET DANDRUFF?


Studies indicate that 50% of adults are affected by dandruff at some time or the other in their lives. More often than not, it is the result of a disturbance in the body’s metabolic process. Your scalp, like the rest of your skin, is constantly renewing and shedding itself. Old cells die out and give way to new ones. And when the natural balance in the metabolic process is upset, the new cells form faster than the old cells can be shed off. These then accumulate on the scalp in the form of flakes. The metabolic process can be disturbed by
• Drugs
• The onset of puberty
• Emotional stress and strain
• Sudden changes in the climate or your diet.
• It is also believed that dandruff is caused by a fungal infection of the scalp.

DO YOU REALLY HAVE DANDRUFF?


Before you start treating your hair for dandruff, make sure you really have dandruff. Sometimes a flaky scalp may be caused by too much sun, or excessive use of hair dryers. It can also be caused by the use of soaps on the hair, or harsh shampoos which do not wash out easily. But if you use a gentle shampoo plus conditioner like Sunsilk, you needn’t worry. Avoid home remedies as many of them can do more harm than good.

YOUR COMB /BRUSH AND DANDRUFF


Never use the brush or comb of the person suffering from dandruff as it is dangerous and contagious. Likewise, make sure that you wash your comb/brush after every shampoo if you have dandruff yourself! Many medicines, medicated soaps and shampoos are available to counter dandruff, but the most effective is cleanliness of hair. Brush your hair thrice a day and shampoo at least once a week. While washing your hair, take care the water does not trickle down your face. There are chances that you may get pimples.

HOME REMEDIES FOR DANDRUFF

• Add six spoonfuls water, two spoonfuls pure vinegar and apply it on the scalp with cotton wool before going to bed. Tie a towel around your head to protect the pillow. Wash your hair next morning. After shampooing, rinse again with vinegar water. Continue this once a week for at least three months.
• Mix a spoonful of lemon juice with two spoonfuls of vinegar and massage on the scalp. Wash your hair with an egg shampoo after this.
• Soak fenugreek (methi) seeds in yogurt overnight and apply the curd on your scalp for half an hour before washing in the morning.
• Hair washed with methi seed paste prevents dandruff, falling hair, baldness and dandruff keeping the hair long, healthy and black. Just soak the fenugreek seeds overnight in water to soften the seeds and grind in the morning to make paste. Before hairwash, apply this paste on scalp and hair and leave it on for half an hour. Wash off with shampoo later.

EGG PACK FOR DANDRUFF WORRIES


Beat two eggs and add two tablespoons of water to it. Wet the hair and apply the egg mixture over the hair. Now massage your scalp and let the mixture on for ten minutes to fifteen minutes. Then rinse the hair with lukewarm water. This will keep both dandruff and hairfall problem away from you.

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Q: I have lots of dandruff. Can you recommend a natural hair pack or home remedy for dandruff?
Sheela Sampat, Calcutta
A: Make a paste of methi with rose water apply for half an hour.

Q: My hair is thin, what haircut do I have?
Janice Diniz, Muscat
A: The haircut for thin hair has to be short as it can’t hold bounce or shape if they are long. So they should be below shoulder.

Q: Is it possible to align hair length without the use of a scissor?
Ameesha Singh, Delhi
A: Yes you could go for some hair extension.

Q: I have dandruff due to which I am getting small pimples on face. Also my hair has become very rough. Except for shampoo what else could be applied in order to make them soft & straight? Also does streaking the hair spoil texture of hair?
Shashikala, U.S.A
A: You may have oily dandruff. You can use henna every fortnight for half an hour’s time, and on top of it use serum on the hair. You could go ahead with streaks as it does not spoil the texture of hair.

Q: I had highlighted my hair six or seven months back. My hair has become dry and dull. I've tried all brands of shampoo but none of them suits me and after washing it becomes very rough.
Maya Sinha , Nashik
A: After highlighting the hair becomes slightly dry and dull. You need to regularly use conditioner or leave on conditioner like serum after every wash.


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