Dandruff is a very common problem.To have a few white-flaked cell is normal only when this becomes excessive it is considered as a problem.People usually associate dandruff with dryness but dandruff is actually more common on greasy and oily scalps.
       Dandruff should be taken seriously otherwise it will lead to hair loss,affect our face(get pimples because of it),shoulders and back.

CAUSES OF DANDRUFF
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       The causes of dandruff are faulty diet,emotional tension and stress,hormonal disturbances,infection due to diseases,injury to scalp,wrong hair care and hair styling product and dry weather.

TIPS TO CURE DANDRUFF
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1)Proper washing of the hair and scalp is very important.In fact it should be washed daily or every other day depending on how stubborn is the dandruff.Use a mild or herbal shampoo as strong shampoo will harm the hair.

2)warm oil massage is very helpful in treating dandruff.This helps in blood circulation of the scalp and helps to remove the dead skin cell sticking to the scalp.

3)Diet and lifestyle also plays an important role.The diet should include enough fibre and should be nutritious.Foods like fresh fruits,salads,cereals,lentils and yogurt should be part of the daily diet.Avoid cola and aerated waters.Drink atleast 6-8 glasses of water.Exercise should also be part of our daily routine.

HOME REMEDIES TO CURE DANDRUFF
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1)Take a gentle mouthwash like listerine.Dilute it in water the ratio being 1:2 .Apply it on scalp with cotton wool.Shampoo after an hour.

2)Grind methi and neem into powder and mix it with mashed olives and apply on the scalp atleast twice a week.

3)To a mug of water mix 2 tablespoon of malt vinegar.After shampoo rinse the hair with it.

4)Mix 1 teaspoon of hot castor oil,1 teaspoon of coconut oil,1 teaspoon of til oil.Massage it in the scalp and wash it after half an hour.

5)Mix 8 tbsp of peanut oil with the juice of half a lemon.Rub the mixture on the scalp,leave for half an hour and then wash as usual.

6)Apply the lemon juice on the scalp leave it for half an hour and then wash as usual.

7)Even sour curd(yogurt) applied on the scalp and washed after 30 mins will help to do away with dandruff.

    Because of dandruff our hair looks oily and dull we need to use a conditioner to bring back that shine,bounce and volume in our hair and what best way to do but use a home made conditioner without spending a single paise.

TEA AND LIME RINSE(also given in general tips for
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   Boil used tea leaves with enough water after it cools add juice of half a lime and use this as a last rinse.And your hair will get back its shine,bounce and volume.
     
    Follow this tips and you will be free from dandruff.