Alas, but with dandruff at least once in lifeEvery woman has encountered this. Of course, there is very little that is pleasant about it and it is quite natural that you need to get rid of dandruff as quickly as possible. And all sorts of widely advertised shampoos and other anti-dandruff products are used - it would seem that solving the problem is very simple. But in reality, everything is a little different - not everyone can quickly get rid of dandruff. One product, another, a third - but the dandruff does not decrease. And this is in the best case, and in the worst case, it can become even more. And this unequal fight with dandruff lasts for many months, and sometimes years. But in most cases, you can get rid of dandruff very quickly. Moreover, at home, with the help of traditional medicine recipes. Of course, in some cases a person may need more serious help from a doctor if dandruff is a consequence of a particular disease. But in most cases, treating dandruff at home is very effective.
Causes of dandruff
As a rule, it is difficult to say whydandruff appeared, it is quite difficult. But still, with a certain amount of observation, it is quite possible. So, let's get acquainted with the most common causes of dandruff:
- Fungal infection
The hardest thing to get rid of dandruff isif dandruff is caused by a fungal infection of the scalp. As a rule, this requires a course of treatment with a special antifungal drug. And it should be selected by a dermatologist.
- Cosmetic preparations
Shampoo, conditioners, hair dyehair - all this can provoke the appearance of dandruff. You can blame these products with a high degree of probability if you have recently changed any hair care product.
- Rigid water
In case you have sensitive skinhead, even hard water can provoke dandruff. In this case, it will be difficult - you will need to boil the water before each hair wash. Or go broke and install very good filters.
Masks for dandruff
So, dandruff exists and that’s a fact.This means that it needs to be gotten rid of. And the easiest way to do this is with the help of medicinal masks. All components are easily accessible and absolutely safe. Of course, if you do not have an allergic reaction to any of them. Therefore, pay attention to this point in advance.
- Onion mask
The onion mask will allow you to shoot two people with one shot.kill hares - and get rid of dandruff, and improve the condition of your hair. To prepare the mask, you will need two or three large onions and regular boiled water. Grate the peeled onion on a fine grater, place it in a hot frying pan and pour in water so that it completely covers the onion. Simmer the onion under the lid for about three minutes, then cool. Apply the resulting onion gruel to the hair roots and rub it thoroughly into the scalp, comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb. Put a plastic bag on top and wrap your head in a terry towel, leave the mask on for at least 30 minutes. Then rinse your hair with plenty of water. Many women are afraid of the unpleasant odor and try to get rid of it with shampoo. This is a completely useless procedure - shampoo will not eliminate the onion smell. But it is very easy to deal with this side effect - you will need regular vinegar. And it is best to give preference to apple cider vinegar - it is more beneficial for hair. After washing off the onion mass, rinse your head with vinegar diluted in equal proportions with water. The smell will disappear in no time. Do not overuse this mask - it is enough to do it twice a week. The effectiveness will not decrease. As a rule, one month of such treatment is enough to completely get rid of dandruff, and you will notice the first improvements after the first use.
- Oily mask
This mask will take some effort to prepare,However, the result is worth it. Especially if your hair is dry and brittle - not only will dandruff disappear, but your hair will also become stronger. You will need chamomile and vegetable oil. Place two tablespoons of dried chamomile flowers in a saucepan, pour in half a glass of any vegetable oil and bring to a boil in a water bath. Then turn off the heat, cover the saucepan with a lid and leave to brew for about two hours. Then apply the oil to dry hair, rub into the scalp and wrap with plastic wrap. To enhance the effect, you can warm your head with a terry towel. The mask should remain on your hair for at least an hour. And be prepared for the fact that washing this mask off your hair will not be so easy - after all, it is vegetable oil. Wash your hair five or six times with shampoo - otherwise your hair will look greasy and very untidy. But if you wash your hair, your reflection in the mirror will surely please you. Ideally, you should do this mask twice a week for a month. Dandruff will disappear quite quickly - in about a week. But do not stop the treatment so that the problem does not return again.
- Mask made of flaxseed
A flax seed mask will eliminate even the most severedandruff, and quite quickly. To prepare the mask, buy flax seeds at the pharmacy. Place five tablespoons of flax seeds in an enamel saucepan, pour half a glass of water, bring to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes. After the broth has cooled to room temperature, strain it with gauze. As a result, you will get almost a full glass of mucus-like mass. This is what you need to apply to your scalp, rub in and distribute the rest through your hair. Be sure to wrap your head in a plastic bag and warm it with a terry towel. The mask must be kept on your hair for at least 15 minutes, and then you need to wash your hair. Dandruff will be much less after the first use of the mask. And you need to do it three times a week, no less often. The duration of the course of treatment should be at least a month, even if the dandruff disappeared much earlier. Otherwise, it may return again.
- Kefir mask
Our grandmothers have a wonderful collectiona way to treat dandruff at home using kefir. It's very easy to do - you only need a glass of kefir. Apply it to dry hair, rub into the scalp. Wrap your head in plastic wrap and warm it with a towel. The mask should be on your hair for at least 30 minutes, after which you need to wash it off with cool water. Two or three applications - and dandruff will begin to recede. The treatment regimen is as follows: three masks a week, for a month. After this, even the most persistent dandruff will not survive.
Rinsing hair
If masks alone are not enough to eliminate dandruffenough, you can add rinsing with medicinal products. The main condition is not to use balms. Otherwise, rinsing will be completely in vain.
- Broth of nettle
The simplest and most effective remedy for dandruff- nettle decoction. To prepare it, place 10 tablespoons of nettle leaves in a saucepan - you can use either fresh or dried ones. Pour one and a half liters of water over them, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Boil until about a third of the water has evaporated. Be sure to strain the decoction thoroughly so that you don’t have to comb the leaves out of your hair later. Rinse your hair with the resulting nettle decoction after each shampoo. Dandruff will begin to recede very quickly. And you will certainly be pleased with the condition of your hair. And by the way - do not prepare nettle decoction for future use, since after just 5 hours it loses more than half of its healing properties.
- Grape leaves
Well, if you're lucky and you find itgrape leaves, consider that dandruff is over, if not forever, then for a very long time. Prepare an infusion for rinsing - place two glasses of grape leaves in a large saucepan, pour a liter of boiling water over them. Cover the saucepan with a lid, wrap it in a towel or blanket and leave to brew for three hours. Rinse your hair with this infusion every time after washing. And ideally, do this every evening. But washing your hair with shampoo every day is highly discouraged - this dries out the scalp and provokes dandruff. By the way, very often it is enough to stop washing your hair every day - and dandruff disappears without any outside intervention. You can foresee objections - they say, your head will be dirty! In fact, this is not so - in just a week, the sebaceous glands of the head will be rebuilt and you will be able to wash your hair every other day. If you cannot get rid of dandruff on your own, there is nothing left to do but seek help from a dermatologist. And you should not delay this matter, otherwise treating dandruff will be long and difficult. We recommend reading:
