How to wash hair according to Ayurveda? - #17683

I've always had decent hair, not great but decent enough. For the past two months tho, my hairfall has increased a lot. Like, every time I wash my hair, so many strands come out in my hands. I got really worried because it's thinning noticeably now. My mom told me maybe the shampoos I use (I've always used regular supermarket shampoos like Pantene or Dove) are causing this. She suggested I should look into Ayurveda and find out How to wash hair according to Ayurveda? So I started googling it a bit and found different opinions. Honestly, now I’m more confused than before. Some sites mentioned using certain Ayurvedic herbs like Shikakai, Reetha and Amla instead of regular shampoos. But the problem is, I have no idea how exactly these herbs are used. Like do I just soak them overnight, boil them, or grind them into a paste? One article said Ayurveda advises to apply warm oil to scalp before washing, another one said oil should be avoided completely on wash days. Now, I'm even confused about water temperature—some people say Ayurveda recommends washing with cold water, while others mentioned lukewarm water is better. I’ve always washed my hair with very hot water since childhood, thinking it removes the grease better. Recently, I also noticed dandruff appearing on my scalp which I never had before. I thought it was seasonal at first, but now it’s becoming itchy as well. My friend said Ayurveda has some specific way of massaging the scalp too, but she wasn't sure exactly how. Now I’m totally lost about the proper way on How to wash hair according to Ayurveda? because every source I check has some contradictions. I also read somewhere Ayurveda suggests washing hair less frequently, like twice a week maximum, but I usually wash my hair every single day because it gets oily and sweaty quickly. I can't imagine going several days without washing my hair, it just feels unhygienic. But now I wonder if maybe my daily washing routine is the actual reason my hairfall is so bad. Another confusion I have is about combing. I’ve always combed my hair right after showering because otherwise it tangles terribly when it dries, but now I’m hearing Ayurveda discourages combing wet hair. At this point, I'm just frustrated and anxious. I’ve tried anti-dandruff shampoos earlier too like Head & Shoulders and Selsun Blue, but those seemed to make things worse. That's why I’m considering Ayurveda seriously now, because chemical shampoos clearly aren’t helping. Can someone please clearly guide me How to wash hair according to Ayurveda? Like what's the exact method, frequency, ingredients to use and temperature of water recommended? Should I stop washing my hair every day? And does Ayurveda actually suggest herbs like shikakai, and how exactly do I prepare and use them correctly? Any detailed and easy-to-follow advice would really help me out right now. I’m desperate for some natural solutions that actually work for hairfall and dandruff. Thanks a lot for any genuine suggestions you can share!