Get rid of dandruff

Can’t seem to shake those unsightly white flakes? Here are few tips to get rid of dandruff for good.

Let your hair air dry: Skip the hair dryer. Hair dryers not only dry the hair, but also the scalp, increasing flakiness—which, of course, you’re trying to avoid.

Stress management: Stress definitely makes dandruff worse. Sleeping well and getting exercise work to reduce stress; you can also try yoga, going for walks or meditation.

Vinegar or lemon juice: Rinse your hair with .25 cup (50 millilitres) of either of lemon juice or vinegar mixed with 1 cup (200 millilitres) water once a week after washing with dandruff shampoo to reduce flakes, improve your scalp’s resistance to fungus and ensure a neutral pH, which helps you resist fungal infection.
Essential oil therapy: Once a week, massage a solution of 2 to 3 drops each of lavender and rosemary essential oil mixed with 1 ounce (25 millilitres) of almond or grapeseed oil into your scalp. Cover your head with a shower cap overnight. Wash with a medicated shampoo the next morning. These oils are antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.
Follow an anti-inflammatory diet: Do your best to avoid foods that contain or promote the production of inflammatory chemicals. The main culprits are saturated fat (the kind in meat, poultry, and dairy), most vegetable oils and trans fats. Stay away from processed foods whenever possible, or at least check labels for the word “hydrogenated” and avoid buying products that contain it.

Limit hair products: The less gel, spray and mousse you add to your hair, the better. All of these are drying and can cause irritation.