As skin grows the outer cells are pushed outward where they ultimately die and peel off the head. In some, these flakes of skin are very small to be visible. But certain conditions cause cell turnover to be abnormally rapid. For people with dandruff, skin cells may die and be replaced about once every two weeks while in others around once a month. Dandruff is believed to be the result of a various factors. It largely depends upon the skin type, physical immune, scalp condition and eating and sleeping habits. So whichever method of removing the dandruff is tried you need to wash the hair regularly.

Regular washing of the hair

Regular and proper washing of the hair eliminates the dandruff for sometime. It also helps to keep the dandruff in control. Washing the hair in following manner will help to keep the dandruff away from the hair:

1. It is general belief that the oil increases the dandruff condition in the hair. But oil of Alma and almond helps to improve the scalp condition. It acts as the fixture for the broken skin from the scalp. Take the oil of coconut in the bowl. Add some Alma or almond oil to it. Now heat the mixture. Take cotton plug and soak it in the mixture of oils. With the help of the cotton start applying the oil on your scalp. Repeat this unless you have applied oil to whole scull. Now massage the scull slowly and steadily with some pressure on the acupressure points in the scull. This will help to regulate the blood flow in the scull. Keep the oil in the scalp overnight.

2. The next morning wash the hair properly. First wet your hair and slightly brush them with your hand only. This will help them from getting entangled. Pour some shampoo in the container and dilute it by adding some water to it. Quantity of shampoo depends upon the amount of hair. While applying the diluted shampoo on your scalp rub it softly with your finger. Now wash it of completely. Repeat the process of shampooing again.

3. Now dry the hair completely and only then comb it. Washing the hair twice a week will help to reduce the dandruff from your hair.