Personally, I think my dandruff is caused by a history of eczema, shitty New York tap water, and chronic bad juju. After my traumatic episode, I searched the racks of Duane Reade for any type of drugstore-brand scalp treatment, when I came across a familiar face: tea tree oil.
From Midtown or the Village, take the F or D trains that run down Sixth Avenue from Central Park to Washington Square or the N or Q trains that run down Broadway to Canal Street. All four of these trains will take you directly to Coney Island in Brooklyn.
Amtrak's Adirondack line runs daily from New York's Penn Station to Montreal's Gare Centrale. Ticket prices may vary, but it's still a hell of a lot cheaper than flying. Kara Cutruzzula is a culture and travel writer based in New York. Follow her on Twitter at @karacut.