How to Get Rid of Dandruff

Every other person has encountered a problem with dandruff at one point in his or her life. Some dermatologists even claim that dandruff is not a problem in most cases at all because everyone technically has “dandruff”. That is, there is a constant cell turn-over on the skin surface where the old skin cells are replaced with the new. But for some people, this cell turn-over is more obvious. It is a good thing there are simple solutions to this problem:

Shampoo your hair everyday – this is the easiest technique to get rid of dandruff. Ridding your hair of excess oil and flakes through shampooing can help eliminate dandruff. However, it is possible that your current shampoo is causing the problem. In this case, you need to switch to an alternative. It is recommended to use anti-dandruff shampoo that contains zinc pyrithione because it will reduce the selenium sulfide fungus and minimize cell turn-over.

Rotate three brands – your dandruff shampoo might stop working after a while, and you will find yourself combating the dandruff again. Don’t blame the product, though, because your scalp simply has developed a resistance to the shampoo’s ingredients. To prevent this scenario, you need to rotate three different shampoos, each with dissimilar formulations, every month.

Lather twice – the first lather will get rid of the unwanted flakes and oil on your hair. The process will clear up the area before you go for the second lather. It is in the second lathering that the shampoo will really go to work. Try leaving the shampoo on your hair for five minutes before rinsing it off, you will see the difference after several days.

Rinse your hair – Rinsing your hair with conditioner, lemon juice, or creams can be very helpful. Take note that the rinse you choose should be dependent on your hair type. For example, if you have dry hair, using conditioner or cream rinse is better than lemon juice. On the other hand, if you have oily hair, lemon juice might be the better alternative.