How To Get Rid Of Dandruff

  • February 26, 2010
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Don’t be embarrassed by your itchy, peeling scalp. Follow these tips to keep dandruff away.

You Will Need

  • Two aspirin
  • Shampoo
  • Baking soda
  • A saltshaker
  • Salt
  • Dandruff shampoo
  • A dermatologist
  • Relaxation
  • Patience
How To Get Rid Of Dandruff: Crush two aspirins in shampoo

Step 1: Crush two aspirins in shampoo

Crush two aspirin to a fine powder and add it to your regular shampoo. Wait one to two minutes, and then rinse and wash with your regular shampoo.

How To Get Rid Of Dandruff: Replace shampoo with baking soda

Step 2: Replace shampoo with baking soda

Replace your shampoo with baking soda. Wet your hair and, instead of shampoo, rub a handful of baking soda into your scalp. Then thoroughly rinse and dry your hair.

After a few weeks, your scalp will produce natural oils, leaving your scalp free from dandruff.

How To Get Rid Of Dandruff: Shake salt on scalp

Step 3: Shake salt on scalp

Before shampooing, shake some salt onto your scalp. Massage it into your scalp for a couple minutes, and then rinse and shampoo.

How To Get Rid Of Dandruff: Use dandruff shampoo

Step 4: Use dandruff shampoo

Decrease oil and cell buildup by washing your hair with a dandruff shampoo.

Use the shampoo that works best for your condition.

How To Get Rid Of Dandruff: Consult a doctor

Step 5: Consult a doctor

Consult a doctor or dermatologist about medicated lotions and shampoos if over-the-counter products are not effective.

How To Get Rid Of Dandruff: Cut back on hair products

Step 6: Cut back on hair products

Cut back on styling gels, hair sprays, and mousses to avoid buildup on your hair and scalp.

How To Get Rid Of Dandruff: Learn to relax

Step 7: Learn to relax

Relax and be patient. Stress can trigger dandruff or worsen existing symptoms.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin disorder that affects the scalp, causing itching, mild redness, skin scales, and dandruff.

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Comments (1)

Nourian

A really good video but baking soda is not good 4 hair

6 months ago by Nourian

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