5 Home Remedies To Treat Itchy Scalp

We are always trying our very best to make our curls look amazing and be strong, but a lot of factors keep us away from our goal. Itchiness and dandruff, for instance, can cause massive hair fall. Despite our tries, they don’t go away completely, as they keep coming back with the seasons. But there are a few things one could do to minimize their effect in this season and to reduce their chances of coming back in all the seasons to come.

* Coconut Oil

Heat the oil a little. Massage properly on the scalp for a couple of minutes before proceeding to cover the hair strands. Let it sit for about 20 minutes and wash off. For more effective treatment, mix some vitamin E oil and leave the mix overnight.

* Tea Tree Oil with Carrier Oil

Tea tree oil (4-6 drops)
Any light carrier oil like coconut, jojoba, olive, argan, etc

Massage the mixture of oils properly on the scalp for a couple of minutes. Leave the oil overnight and rinse the following morning. Tea tree oil is known for its antimicrobial properties that flush out dirt from the pores to keep scalp healthy. The antimicrobial action will help fight any scalp infections or dandruff while conditioning your scalp.

* Baking Soda

2-3 tablespoons of baking soda
Water

Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply thoroughly on the scalp. After keeping it on for 10-15 minutes, wash away with your regular shampoo. Baking soda helps fight microbes that cause scalp irritation, and also helps balance the pH of the scalp.

* Lemon Juice

2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
Ball of cotton

Simply dab the cotton ball in the lemon juice and apply all over the scalp, and wash away after 10 minutes. The citric acid present in lemon juice helps kill bacteria and fungus while hydrating the scalp. Beware though, lemon is a bleaching agent and if kept on for a long time can start lightening your hair colour.

* Aloe Vera

Extract the gel from the leaf properly, and apply on the scalp. Let it on for about 15 minutes and wash away with lukewarm water. Aloe vera helps hydrate the scalp and fight infections.