6 Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Itchy Scalp
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:41:24
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.
Massage with Coconut Oil
Ingredients
Few teaspoons of virgin coconut oil
How to use
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
Ingredients
Tea tree oil (4-6 drops)
Any light carrier oil like coconut, jojoba, olive, argan, etc.
How to use
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
Ingredients
2-3 tablespoons of baking soda
Water
How to use
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
Ingredients
2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
Ball of cotton
How to use
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
Ingredients
Aloe vera leaf
How to use
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.
Egg Hair Mask
Ingredients
Eggs
How to use
Crack open 2 eggs and get rid of the yolk. Use the egg white directly on the head. Leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse with cold water. Follow it up with a mild shampoo. The egg is mostly protein, which helps strengthen our hair follicles which are made of protein (keratin) as well.
