Fatima Khan Fatima Khan Asked 9 months ago

How to remove dandruff from braids?

I recently got braids, and now I'm noticing a lot of dandruff build-up in them. It's hard to reach. How can I effectively remove dandruff from my braids without ruining them?

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Pooja Malhotra Pooja Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago
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Honestly, keeping my hair in braids is my go-to so I can focus on my weekend food runs without worrying about hair styling! But the dandruff is a real mood killer. I use a nozzle bottle to apply a runny curd-and-lemon mixture directly along the braid parts before a quick rinse. It works and leaves me free to dream about momos.

Sarita D'Souza Sarita D'Souza Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My daughter loves keeping her hair in tight braids, but she gets terrible itchy dandruff underneath. I found that mixing a little diluted tea tree oil in water and spraying it directly onto the scalp parting helps so much. It keeps the scalp clean and fresh without ruining the braided hairstyle.

Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Does anyone else get incredibly anxious when they see white flakes stuck in their braids in public? I feel like everyone is just staring at my scalp and judging me. Is there any way to clean this up quickly without having to undo the whole hairstyle? It takes me hours to braid my hair and I really don't want to open it.

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Shalini Deshpande Shalini Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

At this age, managing thick braids is hard enough, and now this dandruff has decided to make a permanent home there. I don't have the energy for complex routines anymore. I just use a diluted anti-dandruff shampoo in a spray bottle, spray it on the scalp, massage lightly, and rinse it under the shower tap. Simple and gets the job done.

Kiran Bedi Kiran Bedi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

In my younger days, we used to wear tight braided styles very often, and dandruff was always a headache. Trust me, it is just due to sweat getting trapped. Don't worry, just use a cotton swab dipped in warm water and a little mild shampoo to gently clean between the braids. It is a tried and tested way to keep the scalp fresh.

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hey there! Braids look so stylish but the scalp buildup is real! 😅 A great trick is using a wet microfiber cloth with a tiny bit of anti-dandruff shampoo to wipe down the parts of your scalp. It removes the flakes instantly without ruining your beautiful braids! ✨

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Instead of buying expensive salon scalp sprays for braids, you can make a cheap and effective one at home. Just mix some mineral water with apple cider vinegar in a 3:1 ratio and spray it on your scalp. It costs almost nothing and prevents fungal buildup while keeping your braids intact.

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