Home Remedies for Itchy Scalp

Itchy scalp is quite an irritating and frustrating experience; at times the condition can be very annoying and embarrassing!

Itchy scalp is can be early sign of future hair problems as healthy scalp is the first and the foremost requirement of having healthy hair. This makes it very important to cure your itchy scalp before it causes major hair loss and damage.

There are a variety of reasons one can suffer from itchy scalp like dandruff, dry scalp, allergies, infections and hair lice. The most common reasons are dandruff and dry scalp. Following are few effective home remedies you should try before seeing your dermatologist.

The goodness of Neem: Fungal infection is a common cause of dandruff and other scalp problems; Neem is an excellent natural fungicidal hence it is an effective remedy in treating itchy scalp. Mix neem oil and olive oil in equal proportions and apply it on your scalp regularly.

Tea tree oil and aloe vera: Tea tree oil is known for its anti-bacterial properties, applying aloe vera gel mixed with tea tree oil on the scalp fifteen minutes before shampoo can give a day long relief from itchy scalp.

Almond oil and olive oil: Almond oil is considered highly beneficial on dandruff and olive oil is a known remedy for dry scalp; thus a mixture of olive oil and almond oil is promising remedy for itchy scalp. Warm this mixture and massage genteelly for 15 minutes for better results.

Curd and lemon juice: A mixture of curd and lemon juice is one of the most popular natural home remedies for Itchy Scalp, regular application of this mixture on your scalp gives relief from itching as well as helps in reducing dandruff.

Fenugreek seeds paste is one well-known remedy for itchy scalp. Soak a handful of fenugreek seeds in water and leave it overnight. Make a paste of it, for better results you can also consider using vinegar as a base. Apply the paste on your scalp and wash off after half hour.

Peppermint oil can be effective on dry scalp,  add two drops of peppermint oil in a cup of warm water and massaged your scalp gently

Baking soda is believed to be a very effective in easing the Itchy Scalp. Add some water to baking soda to prepare a Make a hair mask of it; apply this paste to your scalp for rinse thoroughly after half an hour.

Vinegar: One can also overcome the problem of an itchy scalp by applying vinegar. Mix vinegar with warm water and apply to the scalp for few minutes and wash it off thoroughly.

Soap nuts are an excellent natural remedy for itchy scalp. Simply soak in water and allow them to soak overnight. In the morning, wash your hair with it. This should be done twice a week for a total of fifteen days. After the first fifteen days, you can begin to do this treatment once weekly.