How to Get Rid of Dandruff Really Fast

Flake-free hair is a step or two away.

White flakes caused by dandruff are embarrassing, but you don't have to keep hiding behind light-colored shirts. Dandruff isn't curable, but it is easily managed. And it's possible to do it in a jiffy if you know the source of your flakes. Dandruff has many causes, the most common of which is a yeast called Pityrosporum ovale. Overactive oil glands, stress and a high sugar intake also can trigger or exacerbate dandruff on your scalp.

Things You'll Need

• Skin moisturizer or hair conditioner
• Shampoo
• Vitamins or supplements

Instructions

1. Moisturize your scalp. Massage skin moisturizer or oil into your scalp a half hour before bathing and follow it with a moisturizing conditioner.

2. Change shampoos. If your scalp is oily, switch to a shampoo formulated for oily hair. Also, use cold water when shampooing your hair. It closes pores and relieves the flaking problem.

3. Skip the sugar. High sugar intake can cause dandruff. Take a high potency B-complex to relieve the dandruff.

4. Take fish oil supplements. Poor nutrition, especially a deficiency in zinc or omega-3 fatty acids, can cause those white flakes.

5. Relax and get some rest. High stress and lack of sleep also can cause dandruff.

6. Keep the blow dryer at a safe distance. Blow-drying can dry out the scalp and cause dandruff. Hold your hair dryer at least 10 inches from your scalp.

References

• Daily Glow: Getting Rid of Dandruff
• Health 911: Dandruff