DIY! Quick yet efficient natural remedies for flaky scalp

Olive oil: Heat extra virgin olive oil until it is warm. Massage well into your scalp. Put on a shower cap and let the oil get absorbed. Rinse well after an hour. Loaded with natural fats, olive oil helps stimulates root growth, and also helps in­ evenly distributing the scalp's natural oils through the hair, making it soft and shiny. (With inputs by hair expert Mohammad Suhaib)

Updated on: Oct 27, 2014 6:58 PM IST

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Olive oil: Heat extra virgin olive oil until it is warm. Massage well into your scalp. Put on a shower cap and let the oil get absorbed. Rinse well after an hour. Loaded with natural fats, olive oil helps stimulates root growth, and also helps in­ evenly distributing the scalp's natural oils through the hair, making it soft and shiny. (With inputs by hair expert Mohammad Suhaib)

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Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil is said to be very effective in curing chronic dandruff. Add a few drops to your regular shampoo and wash the way you do ­normally.

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Aloe-vera pack: Aloe-vera helps in getting rid of scalp­ infections and is a very­ effective moisturiser for a dry and scaly scalp. It also helps keep your scalp cool. Take fresh aloe vera juice, apply on the scalp and leave it on for 2-3 hours. Rinse well.

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Lemon juice: Massaging your scalp with lemon juice can also reduce dandruff. Take two tablespoons of lemon juice, massage into your scalp and rinse off. You can do this daily for faster results.

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Egg white and yoghurt: Egg is high on proteins that help strengthen hair follicles, while yoghurt is a very good­ moisturiser and it also helps get rid of dead skin cells that collect on your scalp. Take one egg, add a cup of yoghurt to it and mix well. Apply on your entire scalp, leave on for half an hour and wash off well.