Home Remedies for Lice Infestations

Tea Tree Oil

Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with a carrier oil like coconut oil. Apply this mixture to the scalp and hair. Cover with a shower cap and leave on for about 30 minutes to an hour. Comb out and nits, then wash hair thoroughly.

Coconut Oil and Anise Oil:

Mix equal parts of coconut oil and anise oil. Apply this mixture to the hair and scalp, ensuring all strands are cover. Leave it on for at least 15 minutes, then comb out the pediculosis and nits.

Mayonnaise:

Apply a generous amount of mayonnaise to the hair and scalp. Cover with a shower cap and leave on for several hours. Rinse out the mayonnaise and comb out the dead pediculosis and nits. Repeat as needed.

Olive Oil:

Coat the scalp and hair thoroughly with warm olive oil. Cover with a shower cap and leave overnight. Comb out the dead pediculosis and nits in the morning using a fine-toothed comb.

Vinegar:

Apply undiluted white vinegar to the scalp and hair. Cover with a shower cap and leave on for about two hours. Comb out the lice and nits, then wash hair with a mild shampoo.

Salt and Vinegar:

Mix a quarter cup of salt with a quarter cup of vinegar to create a paste. Apply the paste to the scalp and hair. Leave on for about two hours, then rinse thoroughly and comb out pediculosis and nits.

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