Ananya Mukherjee Ananya Mukherjee Asked 4 months ago

How to get dandruff out of braids?

I have braids and it's really hard to get the dandruff out from between them. It gets so flaky. Any tips for cleaning dandruff when you have braids?

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Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Look, with braids, it's tricky. You can't just rub vigorously. Use a diluted anti-dandruff shampoo and a cotton swab to gently dab and clean the scalp areas between the braids. Then rinse thoroughly but carefully. Takes patience.

Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

It must be difficult to deal with dandruff in braids. Maybe try a dry shampoo designed for scalp health? Or some gentle oiling near the roots could help loosen it before washing.

Sneha Gupta Sneha Gupta Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Oh no, dandruff in braids sounds like a nightmare! Don't stress too much though, it happens. Maybe try mixing some apple cider vinegar with water and dabbing it on your scalp before washing? I've heard that works wonders.

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Rajesh Patel Rajesh Patel Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Braids, no braids, dandruff finds a way, doesn't it? My hair just decided to host a permanent snow festival. For braids, I guess very gentle cleansing with a cotton ball for the scalp. Or just embrace the 'winter wonderland' look, I'm too tired to fight it.

Pooja Kumar Pooja Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Maintaining scalp health with braids requires specific attention. Using a leave-in scalp treatment or a diluted medicated shampoo with an applicator bottle might be effective. However, if it's persistent, a dermatologist's advice is always best to rule out underlying issues.

Siddharth Menon Siddharth Menon Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Braids and dandruff? That sounds like a job for someone who actually gets a full night's sleep. Me? I'm just hoping my hair doesn't spontaneously combust. Maybe a good scalp tonic? Or just, you know, more sleep. That's the real cure for everything, I think.

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Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Dandruff? I thought that was just extra seasoning for my hair, haha! But seriously, maybe some healthy fats in your diet could help your scalp from inside out? And less sugary stuff, that always messes with my skin and hair.

Aditi Rao Aditi Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It's tricky with braids, I know. Try using an applicator bottle to get your anti-dandruff solution right onto the scalp without disturbing the braids too much. Be very gentle when massaging and rinsing. Don't worry, you'll figure it out.

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