Dealing with d Dreaded DANDRUFF

Dandruff occurs when there is flaking in the scalp.Basically it's when your scalp exfoliates itself too quickly,its caused by a fungi.dandruff is very annoying to deal with.and belive me also embarrassing.Dandruff affects both men and women.
   I'm sure u have been told to use a dandruff shampoo but that doesn't work for every body..so here are some basic tips that can help y'all out

Mix 1 cup of apple cider vinegar(you can get it at d nearest shop rite around or a food market) with 2 cups of water into a spray bottle. Spray on your hair and scalp. Massage it into your scalp gently. Leave it in your hair for about 5-15mins then rinse. Moisturize as desired (preferably with something light like coconut or jojoba oil). Repeat this process once or twice a week depending on the severity of dandruff.

Lemon
The acidity of freshly squeezed lemon juice as with ACVhelps break down fungus that is often the cause of dandruff outbreaks. Massage 2 tablespoons of lemon into your scalp. Leave it in your scalp for about 2 mins. I know this will sting. Then mix 1 teaspoon of lemon with 1 cup of water and rinse your hair with it. Repeat daily until no longer needed.You can also squeeze an entire lemon into a bowl and mix with 5-10 tablespoons ofcoconut oil. Massage the mixture into your scalp and leave it in for 20-30mins and rinse with a mild shampoo. Repeat this once or twice a week.

Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has been medically proven to be a natural antifungal and functions as a good disinfectant. You can mix 5-10 drops of tea tree oil in your shampoo and wash your hair as normal. However I find this method to be more effective; after shampooing your hair, mix 1 tablespoon of tea tree oil into 1 cup of warm water orAloe Vera juice, spray into your scalp and let it sit for a few minutes. Pat the extra moisture out, but don’t wash it out.

Baking Soda

Baking soda kills fungus and gently exfoliates the scalp of excess dead skin. You will need 1 tablespoon ofbaking soda, 1 cup of water and a few drops ofrosemary oil (Optional).  Mix 1 Table spoon of baking soda with 1 cup of warm water or 2 tablespoons with 2 cups of warm water and so on. Use an applicator bottleor clean empty shampoo bottle and apply the mix to your hair and scalp. Shake well before use. Use this in place of shampoo and rinse as normal. Use a light moisturizer like Jojoba oil afterwards. Repeat this once a week.

Salt
Salt is a natural exfoliator, it gets rid of extra oils and dead skin flakes. Rubbing it on your scalp will also help soothe the itchy feeling. You need 3 Table Spoons of salt (Epsom Salt or Dead Sea salts are great if you have them, but regular salt is okay too).  Gently massage the 3 Table spoons of salt into your scalp while its dry or slightly damp for 2-3mins. Shampoo immediately afterwards. You can repeat this process once a week.

Eat Right
You all knew this was coming! I cannot stress how eating properly affects all aspects of our wellness. Eating well helps hair and nail growth as well as improvement of overall skin condition. Eat green leafy vegetables (raw in salad form or blended in juice form), this encourages healthy skin, hair and nail growth. Fish oils are also essential for beautiful hair and skin, taking Omega 3,6 and 9 supplements will not cure dandruff but will reduce the severity. Also, consider adding lean proteins like fish, eggs, nuts and beans to your diet.

Hope this post helps  your dandruff situation...you.u are also welcome to ask questions and drop comments...chio

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