Head lice are an undesirable and repulsive parasite that really upset the one who happens to find them in the hair. Head lice even lead to social distancing and isolation of the person often who is inflicted with it. Unfortunately, head lice can travel from one person’s head to another very easily. When they enter a person’s hair, the scalp becomes scratchy because the lice get stuck to the scalp and bite, which results in itchiness and sometimes more serious problems. Getting rid of head lice is sometimes an uphill task, as they can reappear promptly even after removing them, as they lay nits in the hair. One needs to be really patient and vigilant to break the cycle, in order to keep them at bay constantly.

Head Lice Remedies

There are numerous home remedies that can effectively remove head lice for good.

• Olive oil and tea tree oil are powerful components that combat head lice. Take half a cup of olive oil and mix about three tablespoons tea tree oil in it. Massage it on the scalp and hair well. Leave it on for about an hour and wash the hair well. After that, pour some vinegar in your palms and apply to your hair. Rinse it off with hot water after some minutes. Vinegar works its way in loosening the grip of the nits that cling to the hair shaft. Use a lice comb to remove lice and nits after your hair dries.
• Petroleum jelly is also a useful product that controls head lice. Apply the jelly thoroughly on your entire head. Leave it on for hours together, preferably overnight, or longer for even better results. However, removing all the jelly will be a prolonged task. You’ll have to pay minute attention and devote a long time for removing it from your hair by shampooing more than once. Mayonnaise is another ingredient that can put an end to the menace of head lice. For that, coat your whole head and scalp with mayonnaise. Let it stay on your head for about an hour or two and wash it off thoroughly. This treatment will smother the lice as well as the nits. Comb your hair with a fine toothed comb or lice comb to remove them and condition your hair finally.
• And, as an added protection measure, wash all your bed sheets, quilts, clothing and material that you used when you had head lice to minimize reoccurrence of the nasty pests.