Dandruff curse

Get rid of flakiness!

We don’t know a single person that hasn’t had dandruff at least once in their life. Many things can cause these pesky flakes. Some of them are too oily hair and using too much styling products, also, some homemade hair recepies can harm your scalp too, so if you’re a fan of rinsing your hair with beer and have dandruff, think twice.

Whatever caused your dandruff; don’t ignore the flakes because they tend to get worse. And white flakes on your otherwise perfect little black dress look terrible! Like the commercial says, don’t change your dressing style…

Here are some anti-dandruff remedies and tips that work:

Non-medicated shampoos
When you first spot the dandruff, simply try to wash your hair more often, every day for example. Also, try buying and using some brand name non-medicated mild shampoo. Always shampoo twice, use the conditioner and hair styling products (mouse, spray, gel) avoiding roots and scalp.

Medicated shampoos
If the problem persists don’t hesitate to buy a medicated shampoo to solve your problem. Each product contains one active ingredient that has a specific effect.

Shampoos containing selenium sulphide or zinc pyrithione work fastest, because they slow down scalp cell multiplication. Those with salicylic acid and sulphur loosen flakes so they can be easily washed away. The ones with antibacterial agents cut down bacteria on the scalp and reduce the chance of infection, while those containing tar retard cell growth.

If it still doesn’t go away
Maybe you’re suffering from a more severe condition, called seborrheic dermatitis. Its treatment involves prescription medication, so you’ll have to visit your doctor and a specialist as well.

Other tips and tricks
Try to get rid of stress, because it can worsen the dandruff problem. Yoga, pilates, biking, walking and other outdoor activities are a good idea.

Some herbs can help you regain your hair. Thyme is one of them. Boil two tablespoons of thyme in one cup of water for about 10 minutes. Strain it and let cool down before you rinse your washed hair with it. Massage a bit and don’t rinse off.

Try not to scratch or you’ll bruise your scalp and that can lead to infection. Your hair will get used to the shampoo after a while and its effect will weaken. Use a different brand in this case.

At the end, words to cheer you up a bit. If you’re just suffering from an acute case if dandruff, which is the most prevalent form, it should clear up after a couple of weeks. So, to maintain dandruff free state, wash your hair as you used to before, and once a fortnight use an anti-dandruff shampoo.