Talcum powders are completely out of fashion. And, when worn in the hair, there can be nothing worse... KIDDING! Jokes aside and contrary to their size, flaky dandruff a.k.a itch-trinkets, bring in a whole lot of trouble. Unfortunately, they're the simplest but worst ordeal to put your scalp through. One, because a bed of salt shouldn't rest on your clothes. And two, besides scratching, your fingers have better things to do. But before all-black clothing turns into a no-no for you, here's how to avoid dandruff, before it strikes.

1. Shampoo like a smart ass, not like a dumb ass.

Don't shampoo daily. Besides stripping your scalp off its natural, essential oils—shampooing daily can be a vital cause of dandruff. Wash your mane only 3-4 times a week or ideally, every alternate day. Follow with a natural moisturising conditioner!

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2. Don't just pick products off the rack. Think once and then take the plunge.

Only shampoos with natural ingredients will do the trick for you. Plus, they need to be anti-dandruff and bear a crucial element of tea tree oil. Though products with chemicals will eliminate fungus temporarily, they'd harm your scalp and facilitate the condition of dreaded-ruff in the long run.

3. Conditioners are imperative. Repeat after us! 

As we mentioned earlier, natural ingredients should be a part of your hair core-crew. Hence, aloe vera, Vitamin E are crucial elements your conditioner should be stocking fo'sure.

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4.  Always eat healthy and add Omega 3 to your diet.

The lack of a nutritious diet can be a major cause of dandruff. Especially, if the intake of Omega 3 fatty acids is very low. Throw in a lot of fish and fish-based products in your diet (like salmon, tuna) and ones that are comparatively fattening in nature. If not fish, add some Omega 3 supplements/tablets to your daily routine!

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5. Lastly, don't stress. That could be the cause of trouble for you.

According to research, a tremor in the immune system can result into dandruff. So keep calm, take things in your stride and know that salt looks better on table tops.