Freaky Flakes

Holistic Fitness | September 17, 2010 | Share

How many times has it been that you have had to face the embarrassment of having white snow flakes all over your shoulders and in some extreme cases stuck on to your eyelashes? How many times has it been that a person standing close to you tends to slowly nudge away or have your friends taunting you to death about your dirty hair? Well it is time that you get rid of those pesky flakes, dandruff.

Dandruff can be the biggest turn off factor for the second person as it gives an impression of you not managing your hair properly and definitely takes away points from your personal hygiene. It also affects your personal appeal which would definitely be more impressive without the dandruff. Dandruff is more of a medical problem and fortunately not a contagious one. It is not an incurable disease and can easily be treated.

When you see untimely snowfall on your shoulders at 40 degrees, its time you shift your focus towards your hair. Dandruff settles down in the hair as white chips or flakes and is easily visible to the naked eye especially while combing your hair. They are settled in the form of scales which can be seen as lumps or crusts on the scalp.

Dandruff can be the resultant factor of various impairments such as high toxic level within the body, un-healthy diet, hygiene and a low resistance to infections etc. Another very common cause is excessive stress element in your lifestyle. It is a common sight to see people itching their head during winters as the cold dries up the skin which results in the formation of dandruff. This condition is clinically known as seborrheic dermatitis and also affects other parts of the body such as the groin, eyebrows, ear and arm pits. This leads to excessive itching and often results in red patches which definitely aren’t the best sight to be seen.

The dandruff caused by such factors such as the cold weather, dirt etc can easily be treated by using general gentle shampoos twice or thrice a week, but in extreme cases, one must consult a doctor. It is important to keep the hair clean by shampooing regularly as not washing the hair leads to binning of oil and dead skin on the scalp which along with causing dandruff might lead to other infections. Though my grandmother’s best funda would be oiling the hair at least twice a month to keep the hair silky and smooth, there are plenty of other home remedies for dandruff which saves you the trip to the store and trying to choose the best suited shampoo for yourself. At the same time these natural solutions affects your hair more positively and genuinely than the chemically made branded shampoos.

Given below are some of those remedies which are guaranteed to get you rid of your dandruff problems:

Add a mixture of apple juice and warm water in equal proportions and apply on the scalp. Use for 10-15 minutes and then rinse your hair with luke warm water. Repeat the same thing thrice a week and you would see a permanent and easy solution to your dandruff problems.

Add a mixture of lemon juice and white vinegar. This combo is said to be one of the best solutions for you hair. Mix it in a ratio of 1:2 and apply on scalp. Let it stay for around 30 minutes after which wash your hair with luke warm water.

One of the oldest recipes against hair fall defense is a mixture of raw egg and oil. Even though this might be the smelliest solution to be used for your hair, the results are marvelous. Along with getting rid of dandruff, you also get healthier and smoother hair.

In my opinion using these mixtures and medicated shampoos are way better than using those regular shampoos all of which come with the same composition but are just packed in different sachets and bottles. Now live a dandruff free life and gain that confidence back which was getting fazed by your dandruff.

Aritra Poddar