A hair condition that causes flaky and itchy scalp is commonly referred to as dandruff. From various underlying skin conditions to poor diet, there are various causes of dandruff. Some several over-the-counter medications and shampoos fight dandruff. But using home remedies can help you cure the condition naturally.

So, here are three effective natural remedies for dandruff that can work wonders.

Coconut oil with lemon
The health benefits of coconut oil have made it a favorite remedy for treating a lot of hair woes. And while coconut oil conditions and nourishes your hair, adding lemon juice to it will help you get rid of dandruff. To use this re:

• Taketake 2 to 3 tablespoons of coconut oil and heat it to a comfortable temperature.
• Mix the same amount of lemon juice to it and massage your scalp with the mixture gently.
• Leave it for a while before rinsing it off with water and shampoo.

Fenugreek seeds
Fenugreek seeds are a rich source of vitamins A, K, and C. Besides this, they also contain iron, calcium, and potassium in abundance. They are loaded with proteins and can be found to have nicotinic acid in high quantities. All this makes fenugreek seeds one of the most effective natural remedies for dandruff and other several hair-related problems such as hair fall, dry hair, hair thinning, and baldness. Fenugreek seeds also contain lecithin, which keeps the hair hydrated and gives a boost to root strength. To use this remedy, take three tablespoons of fenugreek seeds and soak them in water for a night. In the morning, ground these soaked fenugreek seeds and make a smooth paste out of them. To this smooth paste, add one tablespoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture to the scalp with your hands and allow it to stay for at least 30 minutes. After this, wash your hair with a mild shampoo. 

Yogurt
Shampoos might not be able to get rid of the bacteria that causes dandruff. Therefore, you need something more effective as yogurt. It is an easy-to-use remedy to fight dandruff and can be applied in multiple ways. One of the simple ways to use yogurt as a remedy for dandruff is to apply plain yogurt on the scalp. Apply a thick layer of yogurt and allow it to dry for 30 minutes. Once the mask has dried, wash it off using warm water. This remedy will not only help you get rid of dandruff, but it will also nourish your hair and bring back its lost shine. Alternatively, you can also use yogurt as a remedy for dandruff by making the following mixtures:

• Yogurt with few drops of lemon
• Yogurt with eggs
• Yogurt with gram flour
• Yogurt with vinegar