Head lice are parasites that live in human hair. Presence of head lice can be a constant source of irritation. Besides, head lice can cause a considerable amount of damage to the hair roots and this can later lead to hair loss. Hence, you need to make your head lice free at the earliest.
Following are three easy and convenient home remedies that can surely make your head lice free:
With tea-tree oil:
You can apply tea tree oil on your hair and scalp to make your head lice free. Tea tree, scientifically known as Melaleuca alternifolia, belongs to the same family of plants as eucalyptus. It contains a chemical substance known as terpinen-4-ol, which is considered to possess healing properties. It has a high solvent action, which attacks adult head lice and dislodges them from the scalp. You can consider mixing five drops of tea tree oil to five drops of eucalyptus oil, five drops of lavender oil and 5 tablespoons of olive oil and make an effective concoction. You can leave it for some time and then wash your hair with a reliable anti-lice shampoo. You can easily obtain tea tree oil from a local pharmacy.
With Vinegar:
Vinegar is another effective ingredient that can make your head lice free. You need to dilute vinegar by adding an equal amount of water and rinse your hair with this solution then shampoo your hair. The acidic property of vinegar will prevent head lice from residing in your hair. If your head lice problem has worsened, you can consider using concentrated solution of vinegar (without water).
After rinsing your hair, you need to dip a fine-toothed comb in vinegar and comb your wet hair. Begin combing at the roots and slowly work your way down to the ends. Repeat this procedure until you’ve combed your entire head. Combing wet hair with a comb dipped in vinegar solution will help distribute the vinegar throughout the strands and eliminate the lice thereby making your head lice free.
With onion juice:
Another way to get your head lice free is to apply onion juice to your scalp. For this, you’ll need to process one medium onion in a blender and then strain the juice. Thereafter, you can apply this juice uniformly to your scalp by using a cotton pad. Leave it for some time and then wash it off with an anti-lice shampoo to get your head lice free.
By implementing these three easy methods, you can make your head lice free quickly and effectively.
