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Best way to deal with Dandruff?? {DIY}

Swathy · July 5, 2012 · 23 Comments

So, yes, I know most of you are facing this problem right now or would be in the coming subsequent months of August-September depending on when monsoons hit your town. So, be armed with this simple DIY to get rid of dandruff. 

Ingredients
  • Apple Cider Vinegar / Fruit Vinegar / Vinegar
  • Water
Method
Add 2 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a bowl and take a cotton and apply it to your scalp half hour before you shampoo your hair. To avoid dryness (vinegar is acidic so drying for scalp), you can apply this treatment on well-oiled hair. Do this every time you are going to shampoo. This helps with long standing issues of dandruff too. 
Remember the Kamini aunty treatment? Yes, it involves this ginger hair tonic which I had told you was ginger infused in vinegar. My mom has even prepared the dupe for it 😀 We are calling it dupe coz the actual treatment might have other additives. I shall share it soon 🙂 Till then, let this treatment help ya!!

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  1. Pranali says

    July 5, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    acv works! just not a fan of its smell or when it gets in the eyes!

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  2. Pranali says

    July 5, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    during the countless number of times i have got it into my eyes during the hair rinse, i always thought i am gonna go blind..

    Reply
    • Pranali says

      July 5, 2012 at 11:39 AM

      i use it with the 1:10 ratio still it stings bad!

      Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      July 5, 2012 at 11:29 AM

      next time, you use it, make sure you dilute it!!! don’t use it concentrated….it shouldn’t be used directly on skin or hair!!!

      Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      July 5, 2012 at 11:48 AM

      whoa!!! that’s bad!! then, I think that kamini treatment is way more diluted i guess coz it makes my eyes water and sting a bit but not that blinding sting!!!
      btw, where do you use ACV??

      Reply
    • Pranali says

      July 5, 2012 at 7:31 PM

      after washing my hair, i take them all in the front and then pour the diluted acv and if am not careful it does go in my eyes! will change the acv brand and see too…

      Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      July 5, 2012 at 7:39 PM

      ohk!!! why don’t you try mixing a spoon of acv with shampoo and washing your hair with it??? that way hopefully it will not go into the eyes!!! I am gonna try that next time 🙂

      Reply
  3. Swati Murti says

    July 5, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    oh yes, smell is bad!!! whoa!! seriously, should be prevented from getting into eyes. that’s why its very important to dilute it.

    Reply
  4. celebratingfeminity says

    July 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I never faced dandruff issues, but have heard tht it works wonders for dandruff treatment, would love to know the dupe 🙂

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      July 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM

      sure, will do it, soon 🙂

      Reply
  5. Waseema says

    July 7, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    This tip really works…….. i hve tried it myself and even tried it for my husband and it really works…

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      July 7, 2012 at 12:07 PM

      yes, it does 🙂

      Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    December 29, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Hi Swati..

    I have execessive Oily hair.Every 2 days i need to shampoo my greasy hairs.If i shampoo today, 2 days later my hairs become v.oily automatically and the scalp becomes v.itchy and starts developing dandruff like white flakes. Please guide what would be done for Oily Scalp and to reduce the Thinness if Hair ??

    I would be v.grateful to you if your Tips are helpful.

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      December 30, 2012 at 7:03 AM

      i would suggest you to ash your hair on alternate days….its safe for hair as well. excess of oiliness leads to dry scalp and dandruff so you need to keep the scalp clean. and, you can apply henna on your hair to control the oil.
      for hair growth, you can check the hair growth section in hair care on categories page (on top of the page in navigation bar).

      Reply
  7. Priyanka Singh says

    April 13, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Hi Swati..I am 23 years old and suffering from severe hair loss problem. Though I always had weak and thin year, now my scalp at from has become visible and i have become very tense. I am undergoing treatment at Dr. Batra’s but dont know how fruitful it will be. I have tried eggs and yoghurts also but in vain. Doctor at Dr. Batra’s hospital said that I have hair dandruff. Can u please suggest sud i use egg or yoghurt and how many times a month?

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      June 16, 2013 at 4:39 PM

      use it every weekend or even as often as you can. also, i would suggest you to try these home remedies:
      https://swathyandsky.com/2012/04/home-remedies-for-hair-growth-diy.html
      but, make sure that these remedies do not interfere with your treatment at batras so ask the trichologist for confirmation!!

      Reply
  8. Vikas says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I have serious problem of dandruff, and because of this hairfall.
    I tried Dr. Batra Ayurvedic treatment already, but for me it is of no use.
    I also cut down all the hair, but even after that, dandruff is coming from the skin.
    It also cause acne problem for me.
    I already used so many allopathic treatment but didn’t help.

    If its continue like this…i am going to bald very soon.
    So please tel me what would be the best solution for me, please help.

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      August 9, 2013 at 3:26 PM

      try this for dandruff:
      https://swathyandsky.com/2012/07/best-way-to-deal-with-dandruff-diy.html
      i guess it should help!!

      and, get a proper dermatologist or trichologist’s opinion.

      Reply
  9. iswarya reddy says

    October 4, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Hi Swathi…
    Thanks for the wonderful tip..I used ACV on my hair thrice and i can see that there is no dandruff at all …even after a month ..but i’m gonna use this treatment monthly twice now so that i dont get any dandruff further..Thank you sooooo much !!! 🙂

    Lots of love
    Iswarya

    Reply
  10. smita singh says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Hi Swathi
    which brand of olive oil do you suggest for hair……i’m troubled with dandruff and hair fall post delivery

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      December 11, 2014 at 12:21 PM

      hi Smita. i do not use any brand of olive oil because of its unsuitability!! try checking out any cold pressed and organic olive oil range. it would work well 🙂

      Reply
  11. swathi says

    January 23, 2016 at 11:57 PM

    hi swathi
    i am a breast feeding mum i have a severe hair loss because of breast feed can you please help me to get rid my hair loss

    Reply
    • Swati says

      January 27, 2016 at 4:14 PM

      hi Swathi. postpartum hair loss is very common. do not worry much about it. be happy and enjoy with your baby. after a few months, everything would settle down. in the meantime, just be sure you take healthiest and balanced meals. hope this helps 🙂

      Reply

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