The problem of dandruff troubles many people and it is such that once it bothers your scalp, it becomes very difficult to get rid of it. Dandruff can be caused due to infection in the scalp, changes in lifestyle, pollution and poor diet etc. Sometimes this can be due to using bad hair-care products. Whatever be the reason, one thing is sure dandruff becomes the cause of hair fall.

Most dandruff becomes the cause of 40% of hair fall and this is the reason why it affects the overall health of our hair. Ayurvedic doctor DikshaBhavsar has shared some hacks related to dandruff on her Instagram account. With the help of these Ayurvedic tips, you can remove dandruff from your scalp very quickly.

1. Neem water

The best recipe to reduce dandruff, which will start showing immediate effect, is that you boil neem leaves in water, filter them and wash your hair with that water. You can dilute it a little, but you have to use neem water only. Use it only after cooling it, it is not right to use hot water.

2. Curd and Triphala Hair Pack

If your hair is becoming very rough and dry and there is also a lot of dandruff, then you can also use a curd and Triphala hair pack for this. Soak 1 tbspTriphala powder in 1 glass of curd and keep it soaked for at least 4-5 hours and at most overnight. Next morning apply this mixture to the hair for 30-40 minutes and then wash the hair with neem water.

Do this only once or twice a week and if you are seeing the effect in the hair at once, then do not do much. So many times a week is enough.

3. Tankan Bhasma and Coconut Oil

You will easily get Tankan Bhasma or Suhaga in the market and mix only 5 grams of Tankan Bhasma in coconut oil and apply it to the hair. Apply it overnight and then wash it off with herbal shampoo the next morning. Do this twice a week, this will make your hair healthier and get rid of the problem of dandruff quickly.

Other remedies to get rid of dandruff-

DrDiksha told about some other remedies which can help a lot in getting rid of dandruff.

1. Mix two spoons of castor oil with 1 cup of aloe vera gel and apply it on the scalp and leave it overnight, wash it the next morning. Do this remedy once a week.

2. Soak a cup of fenugreek seeds in water overnight. Make it in the form of a paste in the morning and put 2 spoons of aloe vera gel and apply it on the scalp. Leave it on the hair for 1 hour and then wash the hair with a mild shampoo.

3. Heat coconut oil for 2 minutes and then mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and apply it to your hair. Apply it to the hair for two hours and wash the hair.

4. Mix 1 tbsp fenugreek powder and 1 tbspTriphala powder in 1 cup curd and keep it overnight and then apply this mask to your hair the next morning.

All these tips can go a long way in reducing the problem of dandruff. However, everyone's skin is different and scalp problems are also different. It is not necessary that what suits everyone should do to you too. In such a situation, talk to the doctor first and try these ayurvedic remedies.

Disclaimer

Your skin and body are different just like you. We endeavour to bring you accurate, safe and expertly verified information through our articles and social media handles but still consult your doctor before trying any home remedy, hack or fitness tip.