It is a common thing to have dandruff on the head. Dandruff is a white flake that can also be seen on the shoulders and back. Sometimes, this dandruff may also be yellow. Some people have less dandruff and some have a lot. Often there is itching in excessive dandruff, but sometimes less dandruff in the head can also cause itching. In winter, the scalp can become dry and flaky due to a lack of moisture. Although there are many such substances available in the market, which are also successful in providing relief to some extent, you can also solve this problem with the help of home remedies.

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So let's know about some domestic tips from Shahnaz Hussain to deal with this problem -

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  1. Shahnaz Husain's effective tips to remove dandruff
  2. Takeaway

Here Shahnaz Husain is telling in detail about those household ingredients, with the help of which dandruff can be eradicated from the root -

Shahnaz Husain Tip 1: Get rid of dandruff with hot oil therapy

Hot oil therapy is a useful home remedy for the prevention and control of common dandruff. It also relieves dryness of the scalp and prevents clogging of the pores of the scalp -

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Method of use -

  • Heat olive oil and apply it on the scalp with the help of cotton.
  • Rub gently to exfoliate dandruff.
  • Then dip a towel in hot water, wring it out of the water, and wrap the towel around your head like a turban. Keep it for 5 minutes. Change the towel on the head 3 or 4 times.
  • This helps the hair and scalp to absorb the oil better.
  • Leave the oil in the hair overnight and the next morning, apply lemon juice on the scalp and wash the hair after half an hour.
  • This remedy can be done once or twice a week.

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Shahnaz Husain Tip 2: Vinegar is the remedy to remove dandruff

Hair should be washed at least thrice a week.

Material -

  • Vinegar

Method of use -

  • When washing hair, use less shampoo and rinse thoroughly with water.
  • Use a mild herbal shampoo.
  • Half an hour before shampoo, apply two teaspoons of vinegar on the scalp and massage it gently into the head.
  • After shampooing, mix two teaspoons of vinegar in a mug of water and wash your hair with it once again.

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Shahnaz Husain Tip 3: Treat dandruff with rosemary oil

Material -

  • Rosemary oil
  • Rose water
  • Cotton

Method of use -

  • For dandruff, mix 5 drops of rosemary oil in 50 ml of rose water.
  • Now shake it well and keep it in a glass bottle with a tight lid.
  • After shampooing, apply it to the hair using cotton on the scalp and leave it.
  • Essential oils should never be used by themselves. Mix it with any other oil while using it.

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Shahnaz Hussain Tip 4: Fenugreek seeds are a home remedy for dandruff

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Method of use -

  • Grind one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and soak them in two cups of water.
  • Leave it soaked overnight.
  • Filter this water and after washing the hair with shampoo, at last wash the hair with this water.

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Shahnaz Husain Tip 5: Neem leaves are a panacea for dandruff

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Method of use -

  • Put two handfuls of neem leaves in 4-5 cups of hot water.
  • Leave it like this overnight.
  • The next morning, strain the liquid and use it to wash your hair.
  • It keeps the scalp free from itching, healthy, and free from infection. It is useful in preventing dandruff.
  • Make a paste of soaked neem leaves and apply it on the scalp and wash it thoroughly after half an hour.

Shahnaz Husain Tip 6: Henna treatment to remove dandruff from hair

Henna treatment helps in preventing dandruff and also aids in hair care.

Material -

  • Lemon
  • Eggs
  • Fenugreek powder
  • Tea leaves
  • Coffee powder
  • Henna powder

Method of use -

  • Make a thick paste by adding 4 teaspoons lemon juice, coffee powder, 2 raw eggs, one teaspoon fenugreek powder, and enough tea water to the henna powder.
  • Prepare tea water by boiling tea leaves in water.
  • Now let the tea water cool down and filter it.
  • Now apply henna on the hair and wash the hair after an hour.
  • If you don't want to use eggs, add more tea water.
  • This remedy not only helps in removing dandruff but also provides conditioning, strength, and shine to the hair.
  • If you are bothered by excessive dandruff, wash your comb, brush, pillow cover, and towels daily with a few drops of any antiseptic solution added to warm soapy water.

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Shahnaz Husain Tip 7: Eat a healthy diet to prevent dandruff

  • Include fresh fruits, raw salads, and sprouts in your daily diet.
  • Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily.
  • Mix lemon juice in a glass of water and consume it first thing in the morning.
  • It is also necessary to do some exercise daily. However, before adopting any diet or exercise regimen, consult your doctor.

If you use these home remedies regularly in limited quantities, then you will benefit from them. Dandruff can be eradicated from the root and dandruff will not come back. Also, keep in mind that some people may be allergic to these household ingredients as well, so do a patch test before using them, so that any problem can be avoided.

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