Dandruff can be a common problem during winters as people tend to wash their hair with hot water which may lead to dry , flaky scalp. For a quick and simple at home dandruff treatment use apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is not just a cooking ingredient, it can be used as a toner on your skin for a glowing complexion and also as a hair treatment to get rid of dandruff or dry, itchy scalp.
It also helps to treat the scalp to get rid of any product build up as well as moisturize and condition for soft, smooth and super shiny hair.
To make an all natural dandruff and hair shine treatment using ACV you will need:
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Water
- Tea tree oil ( optional)
- In a bowl, mix 2 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar with 1 Tbsp of water and few drop of tea tree oil (optional).
- Dip a cotton ball and apply the mixture to the roots of your hair.
- Massage the roots with your finger tips for few mins to scrub off dry, flaky skin.
- Leave the mixture for 5-10 mins before you rinse with warm water.
You can also use the above mixture as a hair conditioner after shampoo. The smell of apple cider vinegar will go away when your hair dries.