How to Get Rid of Dandruff Naturally

The best natural remedies you can try at home.

It’s often tough to make and its accompanying itchy, flaky scalp — disappear. But you may not have to resort to those heavy-duty dandruff shampoos to cure your case. Try a few of these natural dandruff remedies to make those flakes disappear.

Give your scalp a drink. Beer, which contains plenty of vitamin B and yeast, can help do battle with whatever’s causing your dandruff (including killing off a nasty fungal infection). Rinse your hair with a few ounces of beer every night to help revitalize your scalp.

Squeeze on a little lime. Massage lime juice onto your scalp to help clear away the flakes and make your hair shine. Leave the lime juice on for at least 15 minutes before rinsing it away.

Just beet it. Experiment with this tried-and-true natural dandruff remedy: Boil several beets in a pan of water until the water turns a nice dark shade of purple, then massage the water into your scalp. (You may want to wear latex gloves when you’re doing this, and be careful about getting it onto your forehead, as beet juice can really stain the skin.) Leave it on for at least a half hour before rinsing it away.

Moisturize your scalp. Dandruff often results from dry skin on the scalp, so an oil treatment may be just what the doctor ordered. Heat up a little of your favorite oil — coconut oil, olive oil, rosemary oil, or lavender oil are all excellent choices — then massage it onto your scalp. Let it soak in for at least a half hour with a hot towel wrapped around your head before you shampoo it away. Tea tree oil, a natural antiseptic and antibacterial treatment, can be an extremely effective natural dandruff remedy. Simply soak your scalp in a little tea tree oil and let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it away, or add a few drops of the oil to your favorite shampoo.

Consider vinegar. Apple-cider vinegar is often recommended as a natural dandruff remedy. Soak your hair with equal parts apple-cider vinegar and water, then leave the mixture on for several minutes before rinsing it out.

Stay healthy. Improving what goes into your body can make your dandruff disappear. Make sure you stay fully hydrated (at least 64 ounces of water each day), and eat a well-balanced diet. Doctors recommend ensuring you get plenty of B vitamins and zinc in your diet, as these nutrients can improve the look of your skin — including your scalp.