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The ongoing weather is unsure, same as your hair. Your scalp is the most vulnerable part that gets affected due to weather. Be it summer or rainy weather, an itchy scalp is quite annoying. Here are 5 remedies for itchy scalp. 

There are so many reasons behind your itchy scalp, other than dandruff. These are: 

• Dandruff 
• Irregular hair washing
• Reaction to hair products
• Head lice

There might be some serious conditions in your scalp. Before treating it, try to find out the causes. In case of that, consult a doctor beforehand trying these home remedies for itchy scalp. 

Home remedies for itchy scalp: 

1. Massaging with Coconut oil for itchy scalp 

Coconut oil has antifungal properties that provide relief from itchiness. It absorbs deep into the skin and retains moisture. Massage it and leave it overnight. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo the next day. 

2. Aloe Vera has a cooling effect 

Aloe Vera is soothing. It also has antibacterial properties that cure dandruff and itchy scalp. Aloe Vera also brings down irritation. Apply it directly on the scalp and rinse off with water after 20-30 minutes. 

3. Mix coconut oil & lemon 

As mentioned above, coconut oil provides moisture to the scalp. And lemon helps get rid of flakiness and dryness. But you cannot apply lemon directly. So you have to mix lemon juice and coconut oil. Massage gently and rinse off with shampoo. 

4. Condition dry scalp with curd 

Curd has amazing conditioning and cleansing properties. It contains useful nutrients like lactic acid, Vitamin B3 and calcium. Apply curd directly on the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Rinse off with water first and then apply shampoo. 

5. Neem juice restores scalp health 

Neem is a good remedy for itchy scalp. You will find neem in a lot of shampoos. But to gain maximum benefits, crush neem leaves into a paste. And apply the paste directly onto your scalp. Wash your hair with shampoo after 10-15 minutes. 

Follow these 5 home remedies for itchy scalp and say goodbye to your hair worries.