--- title: "How to Protect Your Hair from Dandruff in the Winter ..." description: "Coconut Bun; Brown Sugar and Olive Oil; Mint Spray; Watered-down Listerine; Aspirin in Shampoo; More ..." url: "https://hair.allwomenstalk.com/how-to-protect-your-hair-from-dandruff-in-the-winter/" category: "hair" last_updated: "2026-05-30" --- # How to Protect Your Hair from Dandruff in the Winter ... Dandruff is a pain, right? It can instantly ruin a look or hairstyle or even just your outfit! If you feel like you've tried everything and can't find the solution, try some of the different hacks on this list. You may just the answer to all of your dandruff problems! ## 1. Coconut Bun ![Coconut Bun](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/n1/oy/vnkhk73e5655c162bb237580364603_600x875.jpg) Source: [The Beetique: Coconut Oil Hair](https://www.thebeetiqueblog.com/2014/11/coconut-oil-hair-treatment.html?spref=pi) If your ends are seriously lacking in moisture, try sleeping with coconut oil in a bun to rejuvenate your entire scalp and cut down on dandruff! ## 2. Brown Sugar and Olive Oil ![Brown Sugar and Olive Oil](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g4/nh/r6a2ii825655c162edff5724212856_600x768.jpg) Source: [27 Insanely Easy Two-Ingredient DIYs](https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/two-ingredient-diy-tries?bfpi&crlt.pid=camp.5l2IYmrPOUAK&s=mobile) It sounds like the weirdest combination, but this mixture will fix your scalp completely! ## 3. Mint Spray ![Mint Spray](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/d7/tb/blgu2dyb5655c163070a4900680185_600x840.jpg) Source: [3 Homemade Treatments for Dandruff](https://helloglow.co/3-homemade-treatments-for-dandruff-thinning-hair/) Mint spray has cooling properties that will completely make your scalp feel so cool and comfortable! ## 4. Watered-down Listerine ![Watered-down Listerine](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xx/fx/lcad399h5655c162313c7458759961_540x613.jpg) Source: [12 Homemade Dandruff Treatments &](http://everydayroots.com/dandruff-remedies) Listerine was originally used for dandruff decades ago. Water down a clear version (you don't want your hair to turn blue or green!) with two parts of water for every one part of Listerine for the answer to your dandruff prayers! ## 5. Aspirin in Shampoo ![Aspirin in Shampoo](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bv/dl/l47eq2jk5655c1624537e289955519_213x315.jpg) Source: [The life of a Mixtress](http://ingredientjunkie.blogspot.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Aspirin is meant to be anti-inflammatory, so it makes sense that it would combat dandruff if you crushed some up into your shampoo! ## 6. Honey Shampoo ![Honey Shampoo](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p7/sp/k861e7yq5655c1642e8f9599061797_600x882.jpg) Source: [DIY Honey Shampoo Method](http://empoweredsustenance.com/diy-honey-shampoo/) You can make this honey shampoo yourself to fix your scalp and make your head feel great! ## 7. Hair Gel ![Hair Gel](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q6/xf/xqu0bsza5655c164b7196848716268_329x400.jpg) Source: [Maria Sself Chekmarev: DIY](http://www.mariasself.com/search/label/DIY) Who would've thought that a DIY hair gel could have so many healing properties for your hair? ## 8. Apple Cider Vinegar ![Apple Cider Vinegar](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fx/cu/clmtylq05655c1658b59a217614649_300x281.jpg) Source: [5 Foods You Have In](https://crunchybetty.com/5-foods-you-have-in-your-kitchen-that-should-be-in-your-hair/) This apple cider vinegar mixture will completely fix your scalp issues! ## 9. Strawberries _ Source: 15 Beauty tips with strawberry_ I don't know about you, but I will gladly eat strawberries if it means that it will help a dry scalp! ## 10. Psoriasis Treatment ![Psoriasis Treatment](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hp/w7/mfcj7s2o5655c167965f9463817006_350x420.jpg) Source: [DIY Dandruff Solution](https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/products-ingredients/diy-dandruff-solution) If your dandruff is triggered by psoriasis, mix some salt into your shampoo to fix it! ## 11. An Apple a Day ![An Apple a Day](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/np/j0/m31y00z05655c168da63e816747007_500x800.jpg) Source: [28 Amazing Benefits and Uses](https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/top-10-health-benefits-of-apples/?ref=pin) An [apple a day](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/different-ways-to-eat-an-apple-a-day/) keeps the dandruff away! ## 12. Tea Tree Oil ![Tea Tree Oil](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p1/po/ze4bj8055655c168c8762493916566_300x300.jpg) Source: [Miracle of Tea Tree Oil](https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/miracle-of-tea-tree-oil/) We all know that tea tree oil has about a million healing properties, and combatting dandruff is just one of them! ## 13. Coconut Oil Hair Mask ![Coconut Oil Hair Mask](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gk/kd/rpibmvou5655c16a75d44280620681_590x3992.jpg) Source: [DIY Beauty: Using Coconut Oil](https://www.freebiefindingmom.com/using-coconut-oil-on-hair/) If you want luxurious locks and help with getting rid of your dandruff, you really can't wrong with this hair mask tutorial. For extra benefits, blast it with your blowdryer for a few minutes! ## 14. Ginger ![Ginger](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vm/re/yw2aj9ee5655c16978aea539112821_502x635.jpg) Source: [How to Use Ginger For](https://beautytips4her.com/how-to-use-ginger-for-dandruff-thinning-hair/) Did you know ginger can cure dandruff and thinning hair? It's like the magic hair treatment! ## 15. Hot Coconut Oil Treatment ![Hot Coconut Oil Treatment](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jw/aa/mrzkns3j5655c16992672096701677_512x768.jpg) Source: [DIY Coconut Hot Oil Treatment](https://goo.gl/dJL6xn) Hot coconut oil, especially this "recipe" will do wonders for your hair! ## 16. Lemons ![Lemons](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xn/oo/mcfpi0vx5655c16a1613b072193271_358x478.jpg) Source: [10 Proven Ways to Get](https://www.stepbystep.com/how-to-get-rid-of-dandruff-permanently-5830/) Who would've thought lemons would help you eliminate dandruff? They're actually a great way to do so! ## 17. Indian Black Salt _ Source: BENEFITS OF INDIAN BLACK SALT_ If you can find Indian Black Salt, you must try it and see how much it helps your dandruff! What is your answer for curing dandruff? 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