Friday, June 1, 2007

Dandruff Control

Dandruff, it’s not the end of the world. It’s a scalp disease that can definitely be cured. It is known that some forms of dandruff may cause sever itching. As much as we want to scratch with our nails, don’t, this may cause further bacterial infection and may lead to more serious problems.

A gentle head massage is very effective at dislodging the dandruff flakes. Using hot oils to massage the scalp will help in this regard. A proven home remedy would be to apply heated pure coconut oil or olive oil to the scalp. Leave the oils in your hair overnight, washing them out the next morning.

Herbal treatments have proved to be very effective in controlling the infection of dandruff. Not to worry, these kinds of herbs are harmless to your beautiful hair.

It has been proven that using a natural product such as Henna, helps to manage dandruff. It is known to condition, restore and help hair growth. As there are different qualities of Henna, be sure and choose wisely.

After an episode, make sure to thoroughly clean everything that comes in contact with your hair. Towels, combs, hair and pillowcases will hold the bacteria; so don’t take any chances of re-infection. You should soak any brushes or combs in warm water and a bit of antiseptic lotion. After cleaning your hair, apply an anti dandruff lotion which contains the extracts of mint, Alma and other natural ingredients.

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