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Home Remedies for Itchy Scalp. 1. Tea Tree Oil- The Best Home Remedy for Itchy Scalp. For centuries, tea tree oil has been used for dandruff, dry hair and itchy scalp and not in vain! The the component terpinen-4-ol gives tea tree oil its strong antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
You can choose any of the following remedies: 1  Mix 5 drops of tea tree oil in 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive or coconut oil. Massage this oil on your scalp and rinse it off after 1 to 2 hours. 2  Alternatively, add tea tree oil to your regular shampoo (2 to 3 drops per ounce of shampoo). Then, use it to wash your hair daily.