New Here and to Dreading.

Hello all, my name is Michael,17 years young, and I just started my journey 3 days ago.
I originally started with some back combing and a little twisting, but now i have decided to go all natural. I was just wondering if SE or anyone had some suggestions pertaining to maintenance and such. I know about the baking soda washes and the sea salt, but I was wondering if there was any other specifics, other than to stop messing with them so much.
Should I wear a cotton beanie when i sleep, and what to do about my itchy scalp? Ugh, it's really bothering me right now, and itching it causes scabs and such. Aloe Vera Gel maybe? And if so, can it be Aloe Vera Gel that is used for sun exposure burns? It's just Aloe Vera, but it says it is mainly used for sunburns on the front.
All the help and suggestions are appreciated.

Oh... almost forgot....My hair is only about 3, 4, and 5 inches in some places. My sides and back of my head are buzzed short. You'll probably notice in my profile picture.

updated by @michael-middleton: 01/13/15 09:25:55PM

wash and seperate no need to sleep in a beenie in fact beano=iesare too tight to wear aloe should have no other ingrediebts at all sunburn aloe almost always does it should say aloe in ingredients and nothing elkse and it should be refridgerated and..drinkable if it said topical use only do not injexst you know its toxicv

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Thank you so much. I was afraid that I wasn't doing enough.
I guess now I just learn the meaning of patience.

i have never done nothing but wash and seperate and that worked out well for me

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How often should i wash? Because i washed this morning, but my scalp is itchy and such again.

what u wash with how what temp water/

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1/2 cup of baking soda to a gallon of water.
cool wash, cold rinse.....even though i freeze a bit.

should i decrease the amount of baking soda?

thats a bit strong especialy if your not using acv

which u should use acv even if weak

and id add teatree rosemary and pepermint to the mix too

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