Never apply it directly on the scalp.ĪCV is really effective in treating head lice by loosening the sticky glue responsible for sticking the nits to the hair shafts. Shampoo your hair and brush off your wet hair to get rid of any nits that are left after following the above procedure.ĭilute tea tree oil with one or more carrier oils. Massage your scalp with this oil and gently brush your hair to get rid of the nits and the existing head lice that is responsible for the itchy scalp. Tea tree oil is strong in nature and hence you need to dilute it before applying it on the scalp.ĭilute 5ml of tea tree oil in 15ml of olive oil and 15ml of coconut oil. Tea tree oil is an excellent natural insecticide that is helpful in getting rid of the frustrating head lice living on the scalp. It can even cause red bumps of the scalp. Again use another hair comb to brush off your wet hair to get rid of any other nits or lice that survive this treatment.ĭon’t brush off hard as it can lead to hair fall and itching. Wash off your hair using a milder shampoo. Gently brush your hair as coconut oil can easily remove head lice from the scalp.
Now, apply oil to the comb you use for brushing off your hair. Cover it with a shower cap and leave it for more than 12 hours. Slightly warm it and massage your scalp using it. Coconut oil upon application can suffocate lice and it can be easy to remove them off while brushing your hair with a comb. Hence, you need to dilute it before applying it on the scalp.Ĭoconut oil acts as an excellent moisturizing agent and can help in killing the head lice that is feeding on your blood. Repeat the same every week till it is no longer needed. Mix it well and apply it on the scalp and cover it with a shower cap. Alternatively, you can try preparing a paste using 10-15 garlic cloves, few drops of any cooking oil, a few drops of lemon juice, and shampoo. Let it sit for few minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
Add two or four lemon juice drops to this paste and apply it on the scalp. Take 10-15 garlic cloves and grind them into a fine paste. Garlic has potent antibacterial, antiseptic, and several other medicinal properties that aid in killing the head lice living on the scalp. Garlic has a strong aroma and can help suffocate the head lice and finally kill them. So, better use a mild shampoo and conditioner for your hair during this treatment. Don’t use excess amounts of vinegar as it can make your hair turn dry. This bug-killing treatment helps in getting rid of the existing head lice and the nits as well.ĭilute white vinegar with water. Leave it for an hour and then comb off your hair. Take a bowl and add 25ml of vinegar in 100ml water. All thanks to acetic acid in vinegar that is helpful in making your hair ready for the nit combing procedure after trying this head lice killing treatment. Vinegar is helpful in dissolving the sticky substance that a female louse uses to attach its eggs to the hair shafts. Use a conditioner as mayonnaise can leave an unpleasant aroma on the hair. Repeat the same a week later to kill all the lice that hatch from any nits that survive this treatment. Wash off your hair using a mild shampoo and comb off your wet hair to get rid of the nits using a nit comb. Use a hair brush to apply it on the scalp and cover it with a shower cap. For many effective results, use full-fat mayonnaise. Mayonnaise could be used for the lice treatment. You should not brush off your hair too hard as it might cause red bumps on the scalp. Try following this remedy for every two days for best results. The next day, start combing your hair to get rid of all the head lice. Gently massage your scalp and cover it with a shower cap. Take a small bowl and add around 50-100ml olive oil or the quantity depending upon the length of your hair. You need to comb off your hair to get rid of the nits and lice that are lying under the hair shafts. Lice thriving on the scalp die due to suffocation when the ooze blocks their breathing holes, but you need to apply it overnight especially under a shower cap as lice could survive without breathing for several hours. This kitchen ingredient is considered as an effective smothering agent. So, apply a good conditioner to restore your hair’s natural moisture. Applying neem leaves paste on the scalp can actually turn your hair dry.