Headlice - How To Treat Them

There are a number of good home remedies for head lice. One very good lice treatment is a combination of mayonnaise, vinegar and tea tree oil. To make it, mix mayonnaise and vinegar together in a bowl until the consistency is like cake batter. Add about eight drops of tea tree oil and stir it in. The smell may seem strong but it will dissipate. Next, separate the hair into one inch sections and apply the mixture. Be sure to get complete coverage from the scalp all the way down to the tips of the hair.

Working your way up from the back of the head is easier. If your hair is long, wrap it and clip it on top. Place a shower cap or plastic bag over your hair and remove the air by pressing down on the bag. 2 hours is the minimum amount of time you need to leave it on.

While doing this, take your spray bottle and fill it to 3/4 full with water, then add about 20 drops of tea tree oil, then shake vigorously. Now as you wait for the hair to finish take the spray bottle to anything in your home that could be a living place for lice such as couches, beds, pillows, blankets, etc. Do a good misting with the spray on all these items, rather than a soaking.

Repelling headlice is one way to make sure that you don't need to treat them. Tea tree oil is a great repellent. It works on lice and other parasitic insects. It's even safe for pets. For pets, just spray on. For you and your family, put a few drops into your shampoo. That way, if your children are near other kids who are infected, the lice won't take up residence because the tea tree oil will repel them.

After two hours, rinse the hair in a sink with water until the water runs clear. At this point you will see dead headlice lying on top of the hair as you rinse. It will amaze you. Now you need to comb threw the hair with a headlice comb to remove the dead bugs as well as the eggs. The eggs will come out so easy because the vinegar eats away the glue that holds the eggs onto the hair. If you need to, you can rinse with conditioner before combing.

Upon completion of these simple steps, you and your home will be rid of lice. After 7-10 days of the first treatment, repeat these steps just like any lice treatment to completely eliminate any lice eggs from surviving. Continue to spray your home with the oil/water mix to prevent further infection should someone with lice enter your home. Unlike other lice treatment, this treatment is completely guaranteed. It is the most cost effective, efficient and affordable treatment around.