Dandruff causes a lot of inconvenience to a person.And from an aesthetic point of view, dandruff is an unpleasant phenomenon. Therefore, it is worth getting rid of it. Although, of course, you can take the path of least resistance - make ponytails and wear gray clothes. But is it worth it? After all, getting rid of dandruff is not so difficult - if you know a few simple rules. Do not rush to the pharmacy - very often there is no point in expensive drugs. Folk recipes can help eliminate dandruff quickly and effectively. Proper hair care, a little treatment - and you can afford any hairstyle, because your hair will be beautiful and without any hint of dandruff!
All about dandruff
What is dandruff? It is nothing more than actively separating skin flakes. They remain on the hair and give it an untidy appearance. But did you know that there are two types of dandruff?
- Dry dandruff
In the event that a person has dry skin, it is verythere is a high probability that the dandruff will also be dry. Such dandruff appears within a few hours after washing the head, the person feels skin itching. Dandruff immediately falls off the hair - it is easy to notice on clothes, especially if they are dark in color.
- Greasy dandruff
And oily dandruff most often appears in people,with oily skin. Oily dandruff appears two or three days after washing your hair. This type of dandruff does not fall off, but remains in the hair, giving it a very untidy appearance. Dandruff sticks together, forming lumps. In most cases, dandruff is caused by a fungal infection of the scalp. But not always - sometimes the culprits are improper hair care, metabolic disorders, an allergic reaction to hair dye or shampoo. There are many options, so to find out the cause, carefully analyze what you did before dandruff appeared.
- Hair coloring
- Change of cosmetics for hair
- Any disease that precedes the appearance of dandruff
It is worth noting, however, that in most casescases, it is still impossible to find out the cause of dandruff. And it doesn’t matter — the treatment will be the same in almost all cases. The main thing is — don’t leave the problem unattended. Even if you are not afraid of an untidy appearance (which is unlikely), do not forget about another unpleasant prospect — dandruff will sooner or later begin to provoke hair loss.
General recommendations
It would seem that everything described above is self-evident- a mere trifle. However, if you want to eliminate dandruff, there are no trifles for you. So: Hair shampoo. First of all, give up your shampoo. Buy a low-alkaline shampoo containing selenium and zinc. It is best to buy such products in a pharmacy - there is a lower risk of buying a fake.
- Diet
Try to avoid sweets and flour productsproducts - they contribute to the intensification of dandruff. Ideally, your menu should include as much food as possible with a high content of vitamins and fiber, as well as fermented milk products. It is best to consult your doctor about the menu.
- Hair Styling
It's no secret that a hair dryer is very powerfuldries the skin. Therefore, during the treatment of dandruff, it is necessary to stop using a hair dryer. Or, as a last resort, dry your hair in the cold flow mode. In addition, it is better not to use foams and hairsprays to eliminate the possibility of an allergic reaction.
Folk recipes from dry dandruff
Of course, in order to cure dandruff, simply following the above rules is clearly not enough. Therefore, we offer you several simple but very effective recipes for dandruff.
- Chamomile broth
Place three tablespoons of dry herbs in a thermos.inflorescences of pharmaceutical chamomile and pour a glass of boiling water, let it brew for about three hours and strain with a gauze cloth. Soak a cotton swab in chamomile decoction and thoroughly wet the scalp. Wrap in plastic wrap, wrap your head in a terry towel and leave for 15 minutes. Then wash your head and rinse your hair with the remaining decoction, diluted with water in a ratio of one to one. Carry out a similar procedure before each hair wash, but at least twice a week. By the way - if you have dry dandruff, do not wash your hair too often, so as not to dry out the scalp even more.
- Broth of nettle
If you don't like chamomile, make a decoctionnettle. To do this, pour five tablespoons of nettle with two glasses of boiling water and leave for about an hour. After that, strain the infusion and add one tablespoon of natural honey, stir until the honey dissolves. Rub the decoction into the hair roots and cover your head with plastic wrap, warm it with a terry towel on top and leave for an hour. This procedure must be done before each hair wash until the dandruff disappears completely.
Folk remedies for oily dandruff
If your dandruff is oily, you will need other remedies to cure it:
- Apple vinegar
Apple cider vinegar works wonders -it is a staunch enemy of oily dandruff. And such treatment will take very little time. Using a cotton pad, wet the scalp with apple cider vinegar, soaked in apple cider vinegar diluted in water (in a one to one ratio), leave for 10 minutes and rinse with cool water. On this day, it is best not to wash your hair with shampoo.
- Egg mask
If you have a lot of dandruff, it's worth tryinga stronger remedy - an egg mask with nystatin. You will need two yolks and three tablets, which can be purchased at any pharmacy without a prescription. Grind the tablets to a powder, add to the yolk and mix very thoroughly - make sure there are no lumps. Apply the mask to the scalp and distribute evenly, cover with plastic wrap. Do not forget to warm your head with a terry towel to enhance the effect. Leave the mask for an hour, and then rinse with plenty of cool running water. Do this mask twice a week and very soon you will forget about dandruff, like a bad dream. If you fail to cure dandruff within a month, you should stop self-medication. Go to a doctor who will find out the cause and select the best course of treatment!