Believe it or not – starting right now – you could lead a life that was completely devoid of dandruff forever, just by following along with the tips and tricks included below.

Sound too good to be true?

That’s understandable, especially if you’ve been living with dandruff or a flaky scalp for years and years, trying just about everything and anything that came your way without getting the kind of results you were looking for.

But, by the time you’re done with this quick guide, you’re going to know 10 amazingly effective (and very easy to use) ways to prevent or get rid of dandruff for good – many of them solutions that you probably have laying around your house right now!

Understanding exactly what is dandruff

Before you jump right into these 10 tips and tricks, it’s important that you understand what dandruff is and why it is occurring in the first place.

Usually caused when a fungus begins to grow on your scalp, dandruff can be caused by:

Skin sensitivity issues.

An allergy to your shampoos.

Diet and lifestyle choices that wreak havoc on your hormones.

Stress and pressure.

Diseases and conditions like Parkinson’s or eczema that cause issues with your skin.

And a whole host of others that you’ll need to tackle later down the line.

Thankfully, when you decide to treat the symptoms of dandruff, you’ll be able to eliminate these problems once and for all while at the same time treating the underlying conditions that could threaten to bring dandruff back later in time.

10 easy solutions for getting rid of and preventing dandruff

Want to get rid of dandruff permanently? No problem, here are the 10 easy homemade solutions that will help you make your hair shine.

Olive oil

Believe it or not, olive oil is one of the most incredible skin care and hair care solutions on the planet. For hundreds of years (thousands, maybe) people all over the world have been using olive oil to wash and condition their hair – especially in the Mediterranean. There’s a reason why those men and women have such beautiful locks!

Just a dab or two will do you are a lot of good, especially if you use olive oil right after showering and allow it to “air dry” before toweling off.

Castor oil

Another of those “out there” remedies that have proven to be effective time and time again, Castor oil is an antifungal and antibacterial agent from the natural world, just loaded with all of the vitamins and minerals you need to improve your skin and kill off the fungus at the exact same time.

Warm-up your Castor oil for about five or 10 minutes before applying it to your head, and then run it through your hair. Allow it to sit on your scalp for 10 or 15 minutes, and then wash it out with a high-quality shampoo.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is another one of those “miracle worker” all-natural solutions that seems to be a bit of a Swiss Army knife when it comes to skin care and hair care products.

With a high quality coconut oil applied directly to your hair (and especially to your scalp), you’ll be able to eliminate the dandruff that you’re dealing with – though it might take a little bit longer than with some of the other options. Expect two weeks to pass before you see the final results.

Lemon juice

Lemon juice (unsurprisingly to most) has proven to be incredibly effective flip comes to destroy you the fungus that causes dandruff in the first place.

Absolutely loaded with all kinds of biochemical enzymes that will “scrub” your scalp clean and destroy bacteria at the exact same time, this is a bit of a “secret weapon” when it comes to the war against dandruff.

Tea tree oil

When it comes to common scalp problems like dry skin, hair loss, dandruff and head lice, tea tree oil may be an effective natural alternative to harsh chemicals. Just a dab or two mixed into your hands before you lather up your shampoo can dramatically increase your chances of getting rid of dandruff overnight.

If this solution will work great for treating your scalp problems, try a shampoo that has tea tree oil as the main ingredietn like Maple Holistics Tea Tree Oil shampoo and use it daily.

Vinegar

While it’s not exactly recommended for your first date, washing your hair in vinegar once or twice in a three-day span should be more than enough to get rid of most of the dandruff that you’re dealing with – while at the same time making sure that it doesn’t rear its ugly head later on.

There’s a reason why so many people consider vinegar to be a minor miracle in a bottle!

Apple juice

Working off of the same principles that is vinegar does in the war against dandruff and flakiness, but without that off-putting or pungent scent, apple juice used exactly the same way as a shampoo can be just as effective against the fungus that is causing your dandruff in the first place.

You’ll still want to skip it if you’re going out on a first date, but you can try to combine 2 tablespoons of apple juice with 2 tablespoons of warm water. Dab this on the hair and keep it for 10 minutes before rinsing.

Aloe vera

There’s just something about aloe vera that people absolutely love, but who could blame them?

One of the best skin care and hair care all-natural solutions out there on the market today, aloe vera works against dandruff, sunburns, itchiness, skin irritation and inflammation, and just about anything else you could be dealing with that requires a topical treatment.

Use it as a conditioner (after you have shampoo) and you’ll be blown away by just how effective a dandruff killer it is.

Hot oil massages

While it’s not exactly recommended that you attempt this solution all on your own, if you have the opportunity to book a hot oil massage appointment at a local spa you will be able to improve blood circulation, relax your scalp and banish dandruff from your life for good with just a single session.

Just don’t be surprised if you find yourself going back time after time just because it’s so luxurious!

A high quality dandruff shampoo

Finally, you’ll want to turn to a high quality dandruff shampoo, something like Nizoral Anti Dandruff Shampoo or Maple Holistics Sage Shampoo as far as off the rack solutions are concerned. You can also take a look at our product reviews section where you can find many other dandruff shampoos to choose from.

However, if that just isn’t getting the trick done, you might want to talk to a dermatologist or other skincare expert.