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Dandruff not only affects the hair and makes it look dull; it is also an embarrassing thing to have. Dandruff appears as white flakes which drift down on your shoulders and make you terribly self-conscious.. One of the first things you should do is to make it a point to massage your hair with warm oil. This can be either coconut oil or olive oil. The tips of your fingers should be used to massage the oil into your scalp. This oil should be left on for a couple of hours, if possible. You can also add some pieces of lemon peel to this oil since oil. The oil with lemon peel in it should be allowed to sit in the sun for at least ten days. Once the essence of the lemon has mixed well with the oil you can start using it. Indian gooseberry also works well to eliminate the dandruff from your hair. You can use the Indian gooseberry in the powder form. Boil it with some water and apply on your hair and scalp. Remember to use plenty of water to rinse it out of your hair. If you manage to get dried pieces of Indian gooseberry you can boil these in water and use the water to rinse out your hair. You can also boil these pieces in some coconut oil and use this oil regularly. You can mix a few drops of lemon juice in some water and use this water as the last rinse when washing your hair. Remember to use shampoos which are gentle on your hair since harsh shampoos can contribute to the development of dandruff.
Fenugreek seeds are the best known treatment for dandruff. You will have to soak around three teaspoons of fenugreek seeds in some water. In the morning grind the seeds to a smooth paste. This paste should now be applied on your scalp and hair. This drastically reduces the itching and helps you get rid of the dandruff. However, you should remember to use this paste on your hair every week. Sour yogurt also works well on dandruff. You can apply the yogurt on your hair and scalp and then wash it away. You will find that boiling the top and root of beet in water and using the water to massage your scalp helps get rid of the dandruff. You will find that mixing some drops of lemon juice with some Indian gooseberry powder can also help reduce dandruff.
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