Snow-capped shoulders aren’t a good look unless you’re an actual mountain. Dandruff is just dead skin cells falling off your scalp, and while it’s not dangerous, it’s annoying as hell and makes dark shirts look like you’ve been standing in a blizzard.
Head & Shoulders is the obvious answer, but if that’s not cutting it for you, here’s what actually works.
1. Wash Your Hair Less
Stop washing your hair every single day. You’re stripping away all the natural oils that keep your scalp from turning into the Sahara. Switch to every other day. Your scalp needs those oils to stay moisturized, and when you wash constantly, you’re creating the exact dry-skin problem you’re trying to solve.
2. Let Shampoo Actually Work
Anti-dandruff shampoo isn’t a 30-second rinse situation. Lather it in, then leave it alone for 3-5 minutes. Just stand there. Think about your grocery list. Let it sink into your scalp and do its job. Rinsing immediately is like wiping off medicine before it absorbs.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and water. Wash your hair normally first, then pour this mixture over your head and work it into your scalp. Keep your eyes shut unless you enjoy pain. Leave it for 10 minutes, then rinse with water. Do this daily for a week or until the flakes stop showing up.
And yeah, basic health stuff helps. Exercise, take a multivitamin, drink water. Your scalp is part of your body, so when the rest of you is running on fumes, it shows up there too.