Say goodbye to dandruff with these natural tips and tricks to keep those locks long, shiny

Here are some natural tips and tricks to keep those locks long, shiny and free from dandruff.

Cold chilly months come with their own set of beauty problems. There's dry skin, dandruff and some have nightmares of falling hair.

The easiest way to deal with these is to turn to some ingredients you'll find in your kitchen pantry.

Here are some natural tips and tricks to keep those locks long, shiny and free from dandruff.

Curd and lemon: This combination helps you to reduce hair fall and acts as a natural conditioner during the winter season. It cures dryness of the scalp and reduces dandruff. Squeeze a few drops of lemon in curd and apply it on your hair as a mask. Let it dry and then rinse.

Hot oil massage: To regain strength and shine of your hair, massage your scalp with hot oil. It nourishes the hair skin and helps your scalp against winter winds.

Oil and camphor: To keep your head and hair cool, mix a small amount of camphor and oil and apply it on your scalp. It reduces dandruff and the itchiness on the scalp.

Steam: This helps you regain the moisture content and strengthens your hair. It opens the follicles of hair so that they can absorb more nutrients. Above all, steam helps in healthy hair growth, reduces hair fall and makes them shine.

Neem and coconut oil: It acts as anti-fungal oil against the fungus that affects the scalp, which makes it red and extremely itchy. Neem and coconut oil together becomes an antiseptic against dandruff and scalp irritation.

Neem paste and curd: A mix of neem leaf paste with curd, when applied on the scalp reduces hair fall, prevents the greying and boosts up hair growth.