Get rid of head lice

Head lice are tiny parasites that live on the scalp and hair shafts where they feed on blood.
It is a common problem among children and also can be found in few adults.

It spreads from an infected person to another by sharing personal belongings. Head lice are the most annoying because they cause itching, irritation of the scalp which ends you up in scratching your head.

Having lice on your head is an indication of poor personal hygiene or an unclean living environment. However they don’t carry bacterial or viral infectious diseases.

Home remedies are effective treatments for lice than using harsh chemicals.

How to remove head lice? Here are some natural tips to treat head lice.

Petroleum jelly

Petroleum jelly has a suffocating effect on the roaming lice.
Apply petroleum jelly to the scalp before going to bed.
Leave it overnight and in the morning, use baby oil to remove the petroleum jelly.
Comb your hair thoroughly to remove the lice.

White vinegar

Before going to bed put some white vinegar on your hair and cover your head with a shower cap or towel.
Leave it on overnight. Wash your hair with shampoo in the morning.
Comb your hair so that the lice will come out.

Salt

Salt causes extreme drying of the lice. Mix five teaspoon of salt and half  cup of vinegar.
Apply the mixture on the scalp.
Put on a shower cap and leave it for about two hours.
Then, wash your hair and comb them.
Repeat this every three days to get positive results.

Garlic

Garlic can be used for the treatment of lice as its strong aroma suffocates lice, resulting in killing them.
Grind some garlic and make a paste, add lime juice to it.
Apply the mixture thoroughly to the scalp.
Leave it on for half an hour and then rinse thoroughly with hot water while combing.

Tea tree oil

Tea tree essential oil is effective in treating head lice, it acts as a natural insecticide.
Mix tea tree oil with coconut oil or olive oil.
Apply the solution throughout your scalp and cover your head with a shower cap.
Leave it for half an hour and then rinse thoroughly with hot water

Olive oil/Almond oil

Comb your hair every morning and evening with olive oil or almond oil for three weeks.
Select a comb with bristles. This is one of the best home remedies for head lice.

Summary

Head lice can be a problematic issue for people suffering from it.
Using the above mentioned home remedies which have harsh effects on the lice help you stay away from them.
All these remedies are recommended if you want to get rid of those head lice.
Use these home remedies regularly.