How to Get Rid of Itchy Scalp using Natural Home Remedies?

Itchy Scalp is that the scalp which is itchy and makes you to scratch always, which is embarrassing in public. Itchy scalp causes a lot of discomfort and hair loss. It is caused by dandruff, dry scalp, unhygienic hair conditions, improper diet, stress, sebaceous cysts, head lice, some kind of fungal and vital infections like eczema, psoriasis, etc. It has the symptoms like skin infection, itching, swelling, redness, thin and damaged hair that leads to hair fall, etc. are some of the symptoms which the people are going to face when they sufferers from this itchy scalp.

Home Remedies for Itchy Scalp:

Here are the remedies what you have to follow to get rid of the itchy scalp problem.

1. Remedy for Itchy Scalp with Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV):

Apple cider vinegar contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties which help to kill the virus and yeast that causes itchy scalp. It also having the property of balancing the pH levels of the scalp to clear the itchiness and dryness and makes your hair to glow dandruff free.

Process:

1. First of all, rinse your hair and scalp with water and let it dry completely.
2. Take equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water.
3. Mix both these ingredients well and pour it in an empty spray bottle.
4. Then you can apply this solution directly on your scalp by using cotton ball or you can spray in onto your scalp and massage it for few minutes.
5. Let it sit for 15 - 20minutes by putting a towel around your head and finally wash it off with shampoo and normal water.
6. Follow up this process for once or twice a week to get complete relief from the itchy scalp.

2. Remedies for Itchy Scalp with Tea Tree Oil:

Tea tree oil has powerful natural antifungal, anti-inflammation and antibacterial properties which help to treat itchy scalp.

Process – 1:

1. Take 10 – 20 drops of tea tree oil and add it 1/2 cup of baby shampoo
2. Mix it well and use this daily to shampoo your hair
3. Repeat the process until your condition of the scalp improves and get relief from the itchy scalp.

Process – 2:

1. Take 2 – 3 drops of tea tree oil and dilute it in a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
2. Massage with this mixed oil on your scalp which helps to unblock your hair follicles and give relief from itching.
3. Regularly use this for a week or two which helps to heal the itchy scalp.

3. Remedy for Itchy Scalp with Aloe Vera:

Aloe vera contains anti inflammatory and moisturizing properties which helps to give relief from the dryness and itchiness on your scalp.

Process:

1. Take a fresh aloe vera leaf and squeeze it gel and apply it on your scalp with the help of your fingers.
2. Let it stay for about 15 – 20 minutes and then wash it off with mild shampoo and water.
3. Repeat this process for once or twice a week to relieve the itchy scalp and also to prevent dandruff, dry scalp. As this aloe vera is used as one of the home remedies to treat dandruff.
4. If you don’t have fresh aloe vera gel (extracted from the leaf) then you buy the gel that is available in the market as aloe vera gel. 

4. Remedy for Itchy Scalp with Coconut Oil:

Coconut oil acts as a barrier which keeps your scalp moisturized and reduces dryness which in turn reduces the itching.

Process:

1. Wash your hair to make your scalp clean and let it dry properly.
2. Take few drops of coconut oil and apply it by rubbing on your scalp i.e. it has to cover the entire scalp.
3. Leave it to sit for at least 30 minutes and wash it off with a shampoo that has to be perfume free.
4. Three times a week, you have to follow this process for best results over itchy scalp.
5. Or you can gently heat the coconut oil and add this to your shampoo before rinsing your hair.

5. Remedy for Itchy Scalp with Baking Soda:

Baking soda exfoliates the scalp and prevents dandruff which is caused by overactive fungi. It relieves the itchy scalp with its natural properties.

Process:

1. Take few drops of olive oil and apply it on your itchy scalp
2. Rub the oil for few minutes
3. Take a tablespoon or two of baking soda and mix it well by adding enough amount of water.
4. Apply this thin paste directly onto your scalp and let it soak in scalp for 10 – 15 minutes.
5. Rinse it well with water and repeat it to get better results.

6. Remedies for Itchy Scalp with Lemon Juice:

Lemon contains antiseptic properties and vitamin C which helps to treat an itchy and dry scalp. It is also helps to treat dandruff.

Process – 1:

1. Take fresh lemon juice and apply this thoroughly by massaging on your scalp
2. Allow it to stay for five minutes and rinse it off with water
3. Then again rinse it with one cup of water and a teaspoon of lemon juice.
4. Remember that lemon juice will lighten your dark hair and also sting the broken skin.
5. Regularly repeat this remedy until your symptoms subside.

Process – 2:

1. Take a small amount of lemon juice and yogurt and mix it well
2. Apply this on your scalp and let it be on for few minutes.
3. Wash your hair with mild shampoo and repeat this at least daily once until you get relief from the itchy scalp.

7. Remedy for Itchy Scalp with Sesame Seed Oil:

Sesame oil contains highly nourishing, lubricating and healing properties which helps to heal the itchy scalp.

Process:

1. Take some amount of sesame seed oil and heat it gently.
2. Apply this warm oil onto your scalp and massage it gently with your finger tips for about 10 – 15 minutes at night time before going to bed.
3. Make sure to wrap your head in a hot towel before going to bed and let it be on for 10 minutes and then take it off the towel.
4. Doing this process will allows the oil to remain in the scalp for overnight and helps to provide the essential moisturizer to your scalp.
5. In the next morning, rinse your hair and scalp thoroughly with shampoo.
6. Continue doing this process as long as you feel necessary to prevent the itchy scalp.

8. Remedy for Itchy Scalp with Bananas:

Banana has nourishing and moisturizing properties which helps to remove the flakes, inflammation and dryness. It relieves itching by conditioning your hair and scalp so that it prevents the itchy scalp.

Process:

1. Take two ripe bananas and one ripe avocado (moisturizing property)
2. Mash them to mix it well to form like a paste.
3. Apply this paste to your scalp and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
4. Rinse it thoroughly and repeat it regularly to get rid of the problem.

9. Remedy for Itchy Scalp with Jojoba Oil:

Jojoba oil contains a molecular structure which is closely related to the natural oil or sebum of all of us. It has an effective rejuvenating and hydrating treatment which definitely heals the itchy scalp and makes your hair to grow strong and shining.

Process:

1. Take small amount of jojoba oil and massage it on your scalp for about few minutes at night time before going to bed.
2. Allow it to stay for overnight and wash it with mild shampoo in the next day morning.
3. Continue doing this for once in a week to get cure from the itchy scalp.

10. Remedy for Itchy Scalp with Witch Hazel:

Witch hazel is a natural astringent which helps to cure the itchy scalp by reducing the inflammation. It also reduces the itchy scalp when it is caused by hair coloring and blow drying every day.

Process:

1. Take one part of hazel oil and mix it with two parts of water.
2. Pour this solution on your hands and apply it thoroughly on your scalp.
3. Then massage it gently for 5 – 10 minutes and allow it to sit on for few minutes.
4. Rinse your hair and scalp properly. 

11. Remedy for Itchy Scalp with Olive Oil, Mayonnaise and Broccoli Puree:

Olive oil helps to reduce the oiliness, mayonnaise helps to hydrate your scalp and clears the lice and adds luster and shine to your hair, broccoli will deeply cleanse your hair to get cure from the itchy scalp.

Process:

1. Take small amount of all these ingredients and mix it together to make it like a paste.
2. Rub it on your scalp and leave it for few minutes
3. Rinse it off completely and repeat the same regularly to get rid of the itchy scalp.

Tips to Reduce the Itchy Scalp:

Here are some tips that can help soothe and calm your dry, itchy scalp.

1. Change your products and try new ones like new shampoos, oils and conditioners, etc. and use it for at least 2 weeks which helps to remove any build up which resulted from the constant use of older ones.
2. Every day you have to dry your hair thoroughly why because damp hair will cause product buildup and your scalp will leads to drying action which causes itching.
3. Regularly brush or comb gently for 2 – 3 times a day which helps to distribute the natural oils that results in itchy less and healthy scalp. But make sure that not to brush repeatedly for a longer time.
4. Always check your products and take it, if it is alcohol free. As this alcohol acts as powerful dying agent that easily cause an attack of itches.
5. Check for sunburn attack as it’s easy to get the sunburn on your scalp and causes itching.
6. Check whether any head lice or its eggs is found in your hair or not. The itching can be due to your skin reacting the saliva of the lice. If yes then try home remedies for head lice to prevent it completely.
7. Try to reduce your stress levels by doing any exercise that cools your stress like yoga, meditation, deep breathing, walking, swimming, etc. which helps a lot in relieving the itchiness and makes you feel healthy and happy.
8. Drink water as often as possible to hydrated yourself and for your scalp to keep skin follicle moisture.
9. Have the food that is rich in fatty acids, vitamin A, b and C and zinc which helps to relieve from dry and itchy scalp.
10. Use hot oil massages that helps to get extra moisturizer and smothering hair why because it increases the blood flow and reduces the dryness.
11. Take the supplement of vitamin E as it also hydrates your skin and keeps you always hydrated.
12. How much you get the tempting to scratch, you should not do or reduce the scratching it as it can worse the problem.
13. Avoid applying chemicals to your hair or lessen it but not overuse it as it cause dryness and itching.
14. Regularly wash your bed sheets and pillows to avoid the problem of mites which spreads and causes the itching.

Try these natural home remedies and tips which helps to cure your awesome itchy scalp. If in case, you didn’t found any better result in curing this itchy scalp within a week or two then consult dermatologist as it can lead to any other health skin related problem for immediate advice and treatment.
Do you have any remedies other than this which cures itchy scalp? Then share with us.