Any Homemade remedies for dandruff?

[KapoorAradhana]

From last month dandruff started appearing my hair. I was bit afraid and started using dandruff products but it didn't reduced. Earlier it was in just scalp but now its spread to all around hair and scalp. I am really worry now and I think those product wont help because already tried.
Can one suggest me a good remedies for dandruff.

Thank You in advance.

[lapushka]

From last month dandruff started appearing my hair. I was bit afraid and started using dandruff products but it didn't reduced. Earlier it was in just scalp but now its spread to all around hair and scalp. I am really worry now and I think those product wont help because already tried.
Can one suggest me a good remedies for dandruff.

Thank You in advance.

I would just not mess with it, and get some Head & Shoulders, or any generic anti-dandruff shampoo. The key is to let it suds up, then let it sit in your hair for a couple minutes, before you rinse. HTH.

I said not to mess with it, because the longer it's a mess, the more your hair could (potentially) fall out; or start to.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Boil up a double handful of leaves from a lemon tree, allow to cool until just warm, and use the liquid as a hair rinse.

[lapushka]

That would seem extremely drying to the scalp, though. Lemon?

[Obsidian]

Not all dandruff shampoos are the same, which did you use? Head and shoulders does minimal for me unless I get the one with selenium sulfide instead of zinc.
The best one I've used though is T/Sal, it has salicylic acid which stopped all the flakes and itch after just one use. I let the lather sit for a good 5 minutes so it can work.

If your condition gets worse or spreads beyond your hair, you should see a dermatologist as it could be a skin issue that no amount of medicated shampoo will help.

[Avaria]

I’ve tried everything out there but the sulfates in most dandruff shampoos made the flakies worse for me in the long run. I’ve had the best luck massaging a bit of any oil into my scalp pre-shampoo, then using super simple fragrance free shampoo like Calia followed by an acv rinse. When my hair is dry, I put one drop of tea tree oil on my brush and run it through my hair focusing on my scalp. That helps with the itchies and tea tree is very anti fungal. It smells strong for about 5 minutes then fades quickly. If my scalp is feeling dry, I rub a few drops of argan or other simple oil into it and that’s it! This routine really seems to help me.

[Eggiweg]

Hey, a bit late to this thread, but I am a skincare/haircare maker studying cosmetic chemistry for several years now. What I use daily is really simple and effective, and it's easy to make as well. A simply apple cider vinegar rinse which for me doubles as conditioner (I never seem to need one after using it as it softens hair just enough). I find it gets rid of flakes within a week if not before.
1.5 cups apple cider vinegar (with the Mother)
2.5 cups distilled water
10 drops of Ylang Ylang.
Shake well, then use after shampooing.
Hope it works for you!

[ChloeDharma]

I developed a flaky scalp in my early teens. I used to scrub and scrub with various shampoos including head and shoulders but once my hair dried the flakes were visible again.
Then one day I read a remedy in an old book advising to use a rinse of rosemary infusion after washing the hair. Luckily for me we had fresh rosemary growing in our garden so I made the infusion using fresh rosemary and used it as a final rinse making sure to really work it into my scalp.
After my hair dried there were no more flakes, at all! I did it each time I washed but then after a while started to forget, but even so the flakes didn't come back.
Rosemary rinses with the fresh herb would be my first choice for scalp flakes. Years later I tried dried rosemary and also rosemary essential oil but neither of them worked like the fresh herb.

I would also suggest the salicylic acid shampoo, it really does clear off the build up. Vosene is a cheap shampoo that contains it. You can also get shampoos that contain salicylic acid plus an antifungal which is great if fungus is the cause of the flakes.
Of course you may not have a fungal issue and your scalp might be dry in which case lightly oiling the scalp can help.

What strikes me though is that it came on suddenly which makes me wonder if you could be reacting to a new hair product that's causing your scalp to have a reaction, or maybe a product you use has been reformulated and you haven't realised?

It might also be worth trying a scalp exfoliator. You can make a sugar or salt scrub mixing them with a bit of oil and rubbing into your scalp before shampooing it out. Or you can use a paste from powdered herbs, apply the paste either before shampooing, dampening your hair and scalp first then giving your scalp a good massage. The powder acts as a mild scalp scrub.
Or you could get a scalp exfoliator brush. I use the one by tangle teaser which seems to do a good job.

I suppose the first thing to do though is figure out why you're getting these flakes. If you can access a medically qualified professional like a dermatologist then that really would be worth consulting. I know not everyone has access to dermatologists though.

I hope you manage to resolve this soon.

[lapushka]

For me personally, the *only* thing that works is aloe vera, pure, the pure stuff. I once had a shampoo that had it as its first ingredient, then the detergents followed, and it was a-ma-zing! Could very much compete with Head & Shoulders, for sure.

Other than that, I just have to resort to my Nizoral 2% bottle. It is what it is. :(

[MusicalSpoons]

Just FYI guys, the OP was a spammer and now banned. Of course the tips on this thread will be useful for anyone else with a similar problem :D just the OP won't be acting on any suggestions themselves.

[Stitch]

For me personally, the *only* thing that works is aloe vera, pure, the pure stuff. I once had a shampoo that had it as its first ingredient, then the detergents followed, and it was a-ma-zing! Could very much compete with Head & Shoulders, for sure.

Other than that, I just have to resort to my Nizoral 2% bottle. It is what it is. :(

Hello to you,

It's true that aloe vera is very effective. I also use it.

[Alilmi]

I recently started infusing oils with neem, amla, aloe and fenugreek powders to massage into scalp 30 min prior to shower. Seems to help a little.

What really helps is henna & cassia masks. Make my hair and scalp feel amazing, but I can only do them so often before my hair gets too red. ��*♀️

[siuil]

For me personally, the *only* thing that works is aloe vera, pure, the pure stuff. I once had a shampoo that had it as its first ingredient, then the detergents followed, and it was a-ma-zing! Could very much compete with Head & Shoulders, for sure.

Other than that, I just have to resort to my Nizoral 2% bottle. It is what it is. :(

I want to try this. I was worried if aloe vera would cause buildup in locs, but I did some searching and apparently it has the opposite effect. My hair is clean, but maybe now it can be moisturized too.

[lapushka]

I want to try this. I was worried if aloe vera would cause buildup in locs, but I did some searching and apparently it has the opposite effect. My hair is clean, but maybe now it can be moisturized too.

Worth a shot, definitely. Maybe try it on a section first, better safe than sorry!

[siuil]

Worth a shot, definitely. Maybe try it on a section first, better safe than sorry!

Good idea. I have a small section that's particularly problematic, maybe I'll start there.

[yeshuasdaughter]

2 cups of borax powder in the bathwater. Wash as usual with whatever products you like, rinsing your body with the borax water.

[Illia570]

tea tree essential oil works wonders. Also nigella oil. A few drops of tea tree in nigella oil would worK

[lapushka]

tea tree essential oil works wonders. Also nigella oil. A few drops of tea tree in nigella oil would worK

Is that the same as "Black Seed oil"? :hmm:

[SeppV]

Yeshuasdaughter: Scientifically, Borax can be very harmful. Even in lower doses. It can be quite irritating, and obviously the effects are even worse if you inhale it or ingest it (Very harmful!). But I would highly caution against it. Every scientific article I have read on the topic tells me to be very careful. In general, I am often very careful in studying natural remedies before trying them. Why? Because people often assume it's safer because it's natural, which isn't the case. Natural doesn't mean that much, it just means it wasn't made in a laboratory. It can be more or less harmfull and more or less potent (than "non natural"). The issue is that it's a lot less regulated and that can both give room for poor information and the belief that it's less harmful than anything laboratory made, in some universal way. Like the heart medicine Digoxine. The active ingredient comes from a plant that is very poisonus, but it makes for an excellent heart medicine (not sold as a natural remedy).

Well, to not derail this thread... maybe vinegar could work. I know it worked really well for my constant swimmer's ear caused by eczema.

[lapushka]

I was also very stunned by the Borax idea, SeppV! I mean natural, is all very nice and well, but natural isn't always safe or better... or less of a "chemical"; yes that makes a whole lot of sense; everything is a chemical even water!

[Illia570]

Is that the same as "Black Seed oil"? :hmm:. it is indeed :D

[MiaVolf]

you can try:

Apple Cider Vinegar: Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and water, apply it to your scalp, and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before rinsing with water. Apple cider vinegar has antifungal properties that can help reduce dandruff.

Tea Tree Oil: Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with a carrier oil such as coconut oil, and massage it into your scalp. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes before washing it off with shampoo. Tea tree oil has antimicrobial properties that can help fight dandruff.

Aloe Vera: Apply fresh aloe vera gel directly to your scalp and leave it on for 30 minutes before washing it off with shampoo. Aloe vera has antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe and heal the scalp.