When dealing with dandruff, you should keep a number of things in mind. Dandruff can spread but don’t carry disease. There are home remedies that rely on some method to remove dandruff. Using home remedies that work is probably preferable to putting harsh chemicals on your head. These include:
1. Try wet-combing
Wet-combing is a traditional way of removing lice from the hair. The method has benefits such as making the lice more visible, distinguishing them from dandruff, and being affordable. Wet-combing involves spraying conditioner on wet strands of hair, using a fine-toothed comb, and, in some cases, a magnifying glass to clearly examine each strand of hair.
2. Wash hair
Separate the hair into small sections as you work, and use a hair clip to move them out of the way. Do this under a good light so you can see what you’re doing. Rinse out the comb often under running hot water. Once you’ve completely combed your hair, wash hair with their regular shampoo, rinse, and repeat. Then dry their hair. Follow this procedure every day for a week. Then, for the next two weeks, check by combing every night to make sure the dandruff are gone.
3. Use essential oil
A number of essential oils have been shown to be effective — along with combing — in eliminating dandruff. Essential oils are never ingested. In fact, some are toxic. Before you use any essential oil, always dilute them with a carrier oil and put a small drop of the diluted mixture on the back of your hand. If there is no reaction, the essential oil should be safe to use. The oils that have shown effectiveness are:
- tea tree oil
- lavender oil
- neem oil
- clove oil
- eucalyptus oil
- aniseed oil
- cinnamon leaf oil
- red thyme oil
- peppermint oil
- nutmeg oil