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10 Best Itchy Scalp Treatment Products For Natural Hair

Is your scalp itching terribly? Looking for a treatment product to help you get rid of itchy scalp, flaky scalp and even dandruff? I know how uncomfortable and embarrassing an itchy scalp is, that’s why I’ve put together a list of 10 effective itchy scalp treatment products you can use to help you deal with itchy scalp.

How do you get rid of itchy scalp and dandruff?

Itchy scalp and dandruff are two different problems. Your scalp can be itchy due to various reasons I explained in this post. While dandruff is often a result of a fungal infection on the scalp. It can often be treated with anti-dandruff shampoos and other treatment products such as this Head & Shoulders Clinical Anti-Dandruff Treatment.

Why does my hair itch after getting a protective style?

Nowadays, the majority of hair extensions from China are preserved with strong chemicals that are extremely allergic to our scalp. You would think this should no longer be a problem after so many complaints from Black women, but this is an issue Black women have to deal with.

So to prevent this uncomfortable itch, you should pre-soak your hair extension piece in diluted apple cider vinegar for a few minutes. Then wash with shampoo to remove the strong smell of vinegar. Apply some conditioner on the hair to soften it and hang to dry.

Make sure you are gentle while doing this treatment so that the hair piece doesn’t get tangled and frizzy.

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1. Alaffia Authentic African Black Soap

blac soap for natural hair dandruff

African black soap is a 3-in-1 cleanser that can be used on the hair, face and skin to cleanse your hair and treat many skin issues

Product ClaimAfrican black soap is mainly used on the skin to alleviate skin problems such as acne. Its healing and cleansing properties make it a great cleanser for a troubled scalp.

Related Post: 20 Healing Benefits of Liquid Black Soap

2. Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse

remedy for dandruff and itchy scalp

Product Benefit: Apple cider vinegar is packed with many anti-fungal properties that has been proven to relief itchy scalp.

How to Use: You will need to mix half a cup of apple cider vinegar with about two cups of water. Rinse your hair with it, make sure the solution gets to your scalp. Massage it into your scalp and let it sit for a few minutes. You can then rinse out the product and apply a conditioner to remove the strong smell of vinegar from your hair.

My Review: “I personally use apple cider vinegar in my hair regimen and my scalp thanks me for it all the time!” – Adeola (that’s me)

3. Cantu Refresh Apple Cider Vinegar Root Relief

dandruff shampoo for natural hair

Product Promise: A deeply cleansing yet nourishing cocktail that refreshes and soothes. Whether you’re wearing a weave, locs, braids or extensions – soothe your scalp, stop the itching and calm the tension. 

Review: After 3 weeks, I don’t have any itchy scalp, dry scalp, nor smelly scalp.

4. Peppermint and Tea Tree Oil DIY Oil Blend

How to make this oil blend:

In an applicator bottle, combine:
6 tbsp jojoba oil,
6 tbsp olive oil,
2 tbsp castor oil,
3 drops tea tree oil
*The measurement can be adjusted to suit your needs*

This mixture helps to soothe and nourish your scalp with a blend of hair benefiting oils and herbs that will help stimulate your hair follicles to promote healthy hair growth.

How to use: Massage into your scalp after washing and as often as needed during the week. Please note that this oil mixture will only work best on clean scalp, so make sure you don’t apply it on dirty scalp with a lot of buildup.

5. Taliah Waajid Protective Styles Ditch The Itch Anti Itch Serum

natural hair growth remedies

Product Promise: An herbal-rich, nutrient-dense, soothing, calming super elixir that immediately addresses itching and scalp discomfort associated with protective styles, while promoting thicker, fuller, stronger hair. Created to help eliminate “the pat”. Soothes Itching & Dry Scalp.

Review: I really like this serum, it makes my scalp feel so refreshed.”

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6. EDEN BodyWorks Peppermint Tea Tree Scalp Therapy

dandruff shampoo for natural hair

Product Promise:  Alleviates dry, itchy scalp and helps control excess oil. When used regularly, this formula will rejuvenate hair follicles and improve conditions for healthy hair growth. Great for scalp massages to increase blood circulation.

Review: “Feels so good on my itchy scalp – even after I wash out of my hair.”

7. Jane Carter Scalp Nourishing Serum

natural hair treatment product for itchy scalp

Product Promise: Perfect for alleviating dandruff or dry skin, and helps prevent hair loss. It thoroughly cleanses the follicle of sebum and toxins which contribute to dandruff and hair loss.
Review: This is an awesome product. It cleans the scalp and aids in hair growth.

8. Shea Moisture 100% Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil

natural hair products for dry hairProduct Promise: 100% Extra Virgin Coconut Oil has anti-fungal properties that are known to relief troubled scalp.

Review: “I personally have a lot hairs and I’m grateful for that. My hairs are thick, strong, and dry. I was always been looking some hair product to make my hair soft and nice shiny look.”

9. Jamaican Mango & Lime No More Itch Gro Spray

natural hair growth spray

Product Promise: Helps soothe itchy & dry scalp.

Review: “I like that it keeps my scalp from itching.”

10. Scalp Massaging Shampoo Brush

Vitagoods Scalp Massaging Shampoo Brush

How It Works: Massage your scalp for about 5 minutes with this brush before shampooing to scrape up dead skin cells and to prepare your follicles for a deep cleanse.

My Review: “This is what I personally use to get a deep cleanse every time I wash my hair. I no longer struggle with flaking scalp, thanks to this brush” – Adeola 

What treatment product have you tried for your itchy scalp? What other remedies do you recommend? Let us know in the comments section. 

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