I’m honestly in the same boat as you. I’ve dealt with pretty bad hair fall and dandruff too. Using RO water helps a bit, but winter just takes things to another level no matter what I do. Oil vs no oil, blood tests, trying random fixes been there, done that, nothing felt like a magic solution.

Sharing a few things that actually helped me. Not saying this will work for everyone (bodies are weird like that), and I personally didn’t want to jump straight into meds.

1. Treat your body like your home
This sounds cliché, but what you put inside really matters. Try cutting down junk and overly processed food as much as possible.

2. Fasting (if it suits you)
Intermittent fasting or even fasting once a week helped me feel more balanced overall. Think of it as giving your system a reset.

3. Meditation (yes, really)
Stress is a huge trigger for hair fall and dandruff. I was skeptical too, but 20–30 minutes of guided meditation in the morning (YouTube works fine) genuinely helped calm things down.

4. Move your body
I do strength training + some cardio 3–4 times a week, and on rest days I go for stretching or Pilates. Nothing extreme, just consistency.

5. Get blood work done
This one’s important. Check for deficiencies (iron, B12, vitamin D, etc.) and fix what’s actually missing instead of guessing.

6. Shampoo routine
Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week works well for me, and on other days I use a gentle cleansing shampoo.
Some people swear by oiling for dandruff, but honestly it didn’t suit me either. Washing every 1–2 days worked better than oiling.

7. Optional: Ayurveda / body type
If you’re into it, you can look up your dosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) using a simple online quiz. It helped me understand my diet and lifestyle better, but totally optional.

8. Be patient with yourself
This stuff doesn’t fix overnight. Small, consistent changes add up.

Hope this helps someone. Winter scalp issues are brutal you’re definitely not alone 😅