How to get rid of dandruff

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Saturday, March 13, 2021 6:00 PM

Olive oil mask

Olive oil is used to get rid of dandruff in the following way: [1]

  • Put an amount of olive oil before washing the hair.
  • Leave the mask on for 5-10 minutes.
  • Wash hair in the normal way.
  • Put olive oil back on the hair before going to sleep.
  • Wrap the head in a towel or cotton cover, or use an old pillow to soak up the oil while you sleep.
  • Wash hair to get rid of dandruff.


Coconut Oil

The method of using coconut oil to treat dandruff is summarized in the following steps: [2]

  • Put coconut oil directly on the scalp.
  • Wear a shower cap to avoid contaminating clothing or hard surfaces with oil before rinsing your hair.
  • Comb the hair well to get additional benefits from the oil.
  • Leave the mask on for a few minutes so that the oil has a chance to penetrate the core of the hair and the depths of the scalp.
  • Rinse well.
Notes:
  • Coconut oil can be mixed with warm water to create a foaming product before applying it to the hair.
  • Other ingredients can be introduced to coconut oil, such as essential oils, or other vegetable oils such as jojoba oil, as they are very beneficial for hair.
  • In case coconut oil does not reduce the dandruff, you can consult a doctor for medical treatment.


Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is used to get rid of dandruff as follows: [3]

  • Dilute a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar with a quarter cup of water.
  • Put the vinegar solution into a spray bottle.
  • Spray the vinegar solution on the hair and scalp.
  • Wrap the head in a towel, then leave it on for about 15 minutes to one hour before rinsing the hair.
  • Repeat the treatment with vinegar twice a week.


the Garlic

Garlic can be used to get rid of dandruff in the following way: [3]

  • Crush a clove of garlic, and then rub it gently on the scalp.
  • Garlic can be mixed with honey to reduce the pungent odor it leaves in the hair.


References

  1. "How to Get Rid of Dandruff (Natural Methods)" , m.wikihow.com , Retrieved 25/4/2018. Edited.
  2. Karen Cross, Kristeen Cherney (April 10, 2018), "Can Coconut Oil Treat Dandruff?" , Www.healthline.com , Retrieved 25/4/2018. Edited.
  3. ^ A b "How To Tweet Get To the Rid Of Dandruff" , Articles.mercola.com , Retrieved 25/4/2018. Edited.