Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated: August 26, 2015, 2:27 PM
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Be it hot summer days or the humid climate during rains, smelly hair can give you sleepless nights. If avoiding the use of oil and washing your hair often is not helping you out, then try these!
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Aloe vera: It reduces itchiness of the scalp and thus, alleviates smelly hair. Apply aloe vera gel on the scalp and hair after shampooing, leave for 15 minutes and rinse with water. Do this once a week.
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Orange peels: To a pot of boiling water, add few orange peels. Boil for around 20 minutes, and use this concentrate to rinse your hair after shampooing. It inhibits the secretion of oil and thus, aids in dealing with smelly hair.
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Apple cider vinegar: The astringent property of apple cider vinegar acts as a perfect aid to reduce oil buildup on the scalp. To a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, add four spoonfuls of water and rinse your hair. Leave it 10 minutes before washing.
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Neem leaves: The anti-fungal and antibacterial properties of neem help in soothing inflammation of the scalp and thus, help fight smelly hair. Make a thick paste by grinding few neem leaves with water. Apply it to the scalp, massage and then wash with a mild shampoo.
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Methi seeds: If itchy scalp and dandruff are the cause of smelly hair, then methi seeds are the best. Soak few methi seeds in water overnight and wash your scalp with this solution the next morning.
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Tomato juice: Tomatoes help in balancing the pH level of hair, thereby aiding in treating foul odour. Grind a tomato and apply its paste to the scalp. Wash it off with water after 10 - 15 minutes. Do this only once a week or two.
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Baking soda: Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda in a liter of water. Apply on the hair, leave for 20 minutes and rinse with a mild shampoo. Do this once a week to curb excess secretion of oil and thus, alleviate foul odor from your hair.
