Ditch the itch: 10 home remedies to eliminate hair lice
Neem oil Apply neem oil overnight and let it work wonders for your hair. Its natural insecticidal properties kill lice and soothe the scalp before rinsing in the morning.
Tea tree oil Mix tea tree oil with coconut oil, apply for 30 minutes and then rinse. It suffocates lice and prevents infestation.
Coconut oil Massaging coconut oil into the scalp and then combing out your hair will rid it of lice. Its thick texture suffocates and removes them.
Vinegar rinse Dilute vinegar with water and apply to hair for 30 minutes, then rinse. Vinegar’s acidic nature loosens nits from hair shafts.
Garlic paste Blend garlic into a paste and mix it with lime juice. Then apply it for 30 minutes and rinse later. Its strong scent suffocates lice.
Onion juice Similar to garlic, onions’ sulphur content kills lice and promotes healthy hair. Extract onion juice, apply to the scalp for two hours then rinse well.
Mayonnaise A thick layer of mayonnaise smothers lice. Apply it to your hair, cover it overnight and then wash it out. It further makes combing them out easier.
Salt and vinegar Mix equal parts salt and vinegar in a bottle and spray onto your hair, leave for an hour and then rinse. It dehydrates and kills lice.
Olive oil Apply a coat of olive oil to your hair, leave overnight and then comb thoroughly. It suffocates lice and conditions the scalp.
Aloe vera gel Aloe vera gel suffocates lice and soothes scalp irritation. Apply fresh aloe vera gel to your hair and leave it for an hour, then wash.
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