Home Remedy for Head Louse

Head Louse are a playground nightmare for many parents. head lice are easily passed from child to child and can be very difficult to get rid off. There are many over the counter products for head lice but they often contain very strong ingredients such as kerosone and petroleum. Many parents are rightfully dubious about smearing such products onto their children's heads. 

Many people are embarrased to admit their children have head lice as it is often wrongly associated with unwashed hair. This is untrue-Lice love long, clean hair.

Head lice are easier to control when caught early. I try to encourage parents to inspect their children’s hair daily.

Is there a home remedy for head louse?

The good news is there are home remedies for head lice without using harmful chemicals. Try a combination of any or all of these natural cures for Head lice and nits (nits are the unhatched eggs). 

Home Remedy for Head Louse using Hair Conditioner

Comb hair conditioner through dry hair. Use plenty and be sure to start right at the root and comb through till the end of the hair shaft.

Leave on overnight and rinse thoroughly in the morning. Repeat the treatment for 10 days and you will be lice free.

Home Remedy for Head Louse using Dandruff Shampoo

Denorex Extra Strength dandruff shampoo is said to have a nice side effect- apart from treating dandruff it also prevents and does away with headlice and nits.

Home Remedy for Head Louse with Mayonaise

Cover the hair in a coat of mayonaise- be sure that all the hairs are thickly coated. Wrap clingfilm tightly round the hair and leave on for at least an hour, then wash thoroughly with a shampoo for greasy hair. You will probably have to shampoo 2 or 3 times to rid the hair of the mayonaise.  Repeat every three days for two weeks.

Nits on the hair shafts

Home Remedy for Head Louse with White Vinegar

Soak Hair in White Vinegar for 3-5 minutes. The vinegar will kill the lice and make it easier to pull any nits out. This is effective as a home remedy for head louse.

Home Remedy for Head Louse using Listerine

Listerine is said to kill head lice. Spray it liberally on hair and comb through to the ends. Leave on hair for 10 minutes. Repeat daily for 15 days, make sure all bedding and carpets are washed and vacummed thoroughly during this time.