Shampoos for Itchy Scalp
Are you suffering from itchy scalp problem? The reasons can be many, but an easy remedy is probably what you are looking for. There are a number of itchy scalp shampoos available in the market. While most of these will give you instant results, a few will have a long-lasting solution. Moreover, the chemicals in these shampoos can lead to dry and damaged hair. So you would wonder how to get rid of itching? Here are some homemade recipes that will definitely help you.
Homemade Shampoos to Try
Chamomile Tea
To prepare this shampoo, you will need 3 cups of chamomile tea, 3 tbsp. grated Castile soap, 5 drops of any of the essential oils and 1 tbsp. of glycerin. Mix these ingredients well. Now use this solution to wash your hair. Massage it thoroughly in your scalp to get rid of itching.
Baking Soda
You can make a classic oily shampoo using baking soda. Just take baking soda in a bowl, amount will depend on length of your hair and mix it with water to form a paste. Before you use this apply extra virgin olive oil over your scalp and hair. Leave it for 20-30 minutes. Now use this paste of baking soda to clean your hair and scalp. Apply it thoroughly over your entire scalp and hair length. Now wash off with water. Make sure no traces of this paste are left in your hair. Finish by applying apple cider vinegar and then rinsing it off to have shiny hair.
Organic Shampoo
Here is an organic shampoo that is very effective in curing the problem. For preparing this shampoo use 1 cups of distilled water. Boil it in a saucepan and then remove it from the heat. Now add 1 tbsp of dried rosemary, 1 tbsp. of dried lavender flowers, 1 tbsp. dried nettle leaves and 2 tbsp. of dried chamomile flowers to this water. Cover this mixture tightly and leave it for about an hour. After an hour filter the mixture in a bowl and further add 1 tbsp. of jojoba oil to it. Mix well and then add cup organic castile soap and tsp. of lavender oil. Again mix well and store this shampoo in an air tight bottle in your refrigerator. Use the classic organic shampoo to get rid of that irritating scalp. Make sure you shake the bottle before using it.
Other Remedies
You can make a gentle after shampoo lotion for dry scalp using rosemary essential oil. Make sure your hair is pre-washed with your regular shampoo. Now add five drops of rosemary oil to one cup of warm water. Massage this well in your scalp. Leave it for 15 minutes. Towel dry your hair and comb them. You can use after each wash to cure the problem. Another remedy is using fenugreek seeds. Use this remedy before washing your hair. Soak fenugreek seeds overnight. Grind them in the morning and apply the paste over your scalp. Leave it for sometime and then wash off your hair with regular shampoo. Now apply apple cider vinegar to finish the treatment.
The above given recipes are very effective in curing the problem. Moreover, use of ingredients like apple cider vinegar and essential oils will also give a shiny look to your hair. So no more irritation, get ready to relax and flaunt your gorgeous locks.
