Dandruff is as much of an external problem as it is an internal one. Having dandruff is a sign of something wrong with your scalp skin, and no amount of anti-dandruff product can solve the issue unless you work at it from the inside. Here are some remedies to prevent and cure dandruff:

Use supplements:

Hair supplements are a great way to fulfill any nutritional deficiency you might be facing, due to an unbalanced diet or other health conditions. Supplements are a lifesaver as an inactive lifestyle, processed food and an unhealthy diet often leaves us with nutritional deficiencies. Iron, Vitamin D and Calcium are some of the most important nutrients for healthy hair and scalp, and being deficient in any one of them can lead to a number of issues, dandruff being one of them.

It is recommended by health experts to always get tested for nutritional deficiencies before taking any supplements.

Sprinter_Lucio/Pixabay. Having dietary supplements fulfill all your nutritional needs and strengthen hair and skin.

Have a balanced diet:

It is true that we are what we eat, and if we eat an unhealthy diet and lifestyle, it can reflect in our hair and skin condition. Having dandruff points to a poor lifestyle and nutritional deficiencies. Cutting down on sugar, processed food and alcohol can show a drastic improvement in our overall health. Intake of fresh fruit, organic produce and nutrient-rich vegetables will have positive effects on skin, hair and nails. Fish and meat are also a great source of protein, which supports hair and skin health.

Giorgio Trovato/Unsplash. Cutting down on hair products and heat can immensely improve hair and scalp health.

Minimize your hair product usage:

Using a variety of different hair products, for both styling and treatment, can make your hair shiny and lustrous for a short period of time. But in the long run, they can wreak havoc with your scalp, exacerbating your dandruff greatly. Conditioners and masks, hairsprays and styling gels are all loaded with chemicals which leads to product build up, blocking hair follicles, leading to dandruff. Cut down your usage of styling products, and shift to organic or home treatments to moisturize and condition your hair and scalp, and you will see a world of difference in your hair.

Julia Nastogadka/Unsplash. Alcohol has many adverse effects on health, including our hair and skin

Cut down on alcohol:

Alcohol has a number of adverse effects on physical and mental health, and causing hair problems such as dandruff and hair loss are one of them. Alcohol causes dehydration in your body, resulting in a dry scalp. Excessive drinking also puts your body through immense stress, which can also cause dandruff, among other problems.