4 Effective Home Remedies for Hair Fall and Dandruff

Two of the most common hair problems that most Filipinos are having are hair fall and dandruff. There are several remedies available in the market today, but most of the effective ones cost a fortune. Let’s face it, shampoo and conditioners sometimes are not enough to fully stop these problems. Most of the time, they are not even effective. But before we start with the home remedies we have here for you, let us first give you a short information as how what is dandruff and hair fall.

 

Dandruff is those dry, white flakes that fall out on your shoulders whenever you scratch your hair. Scalp dryness is the most common cause of flaking dandruff as well as a very common fungus called Malassezia may contribute to dandruff.

 

Hair fall is common in both men and women. It happens because at least 10 percent of your hair is leaving a room for new hair growth. The average hair fall is between 50 and 150 strands per day, if you are losing more than that, then you must act because you are losing hair more than you should be.

 

Now that we had that cleared out, let us now proceed to these effective home remedies for both dandruff and hair fall. Are you ready?

 

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is famous in hair industry as it is already tried and tested to be effective in terms of dandruff treatment and hair fall. It contains antioxidants and antimicrobial properties that help fight, protect, and prevent scalp infections.

 

Lemon Juice

If you have lemons in your refrigerator, then go get it because lemons have many uses. They tighten the pores in your scalp and its acidity helps balance the pH of the scalp which makes it the perfect thing to keep dandruff at bay and control hair fall.

 

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera doubles as promoting hair growth and an itch-fighter. By massaging aloe vera into your scalp, it will balance the pH level plus it has cooling properties to make it extra relaxing and refreshing. You can use it before shampooing and leave it on for about 15 minutes for best result.

 

Olive Oil

Another oil-based product to add in your home remedy in preventing hair fall and dandruff. Olive oil brings the moisture back to the hair and is rich in vitamins. It is an excellent source of antioxidants that makes the hair follicle grow thicker and the scalp healthier.

 

These four can remedy not one but two hair problems at the same time. They are easy to find and can be bought almost in every supermarket or convenience store. You might even have some in your home!