How to Make Home Remedies for Head Lice

Home remedies for head lice such as mayonnaise, vinegar, and tea tree essential oil can help you get rid of bugs for good. However, you'll have to be diligent and it will take considerable effort. If you're pulling your hair out because you can't get rid of them, these simple home remedies for head lice may help. Any one of these methods will be effective, but they may also be used together for maximum results.

Things You'll Need

• Real mayonnaise
• White vinegar
• Mixing bowl
• Tea tree essential oil
• Listerine mouth wash
• Spray bottle
• Baby shampoo
• Salt
• Peppermint essential oil

Instructions

1. 

   Make a mayonnaise vinegar solution to get rid of head lice. Combine two parts mayo with one part white vinegar in a mixing bowl. Add 8-10 drops tea tree essential oil to the mixture and stir. Apply the solution directly to the hair and scalp, and allow it to sit for at least two hours before rinsing and combing with a nit comb. Mayonnaise is one of the most effective home remedies for head lice because it smothers and kills the bugs and their eggs.

2. 

   Use Listerine, another of the most effective home remedies for head lice, to get rid of the little buggers. Fill a clean spray bottle with Listerine mouth wash, and apply full strength to the hair and scalp. Allow it to remain for 10-30 minutes, as long as you can comfortably. Rinse thoroughly and comb the hair with a nit comb. The alcohol contained within Listerine kills the head lice and nits.

3. 

   Make your own head lice shampoo by combining one cup baby shampoo with one tablespoon salt, two tablespoons white vinegar, five drops tea tree essential oil, and five drops peppermint essential oil. Mix thoroughly and apply directly to damp hair and scalp. Lather, and allow the shampoo to remain for at least 10 minutes before rinsing the hair and combing with a knit comb. This combination of ingredients creates one of the best home remedies for head lice, as the oils kill and repel bugs, while the salt and vinegar make it easier to remove nits.

Tips & Warnings

• After using the home remedies for head lice, make sure to thoroughly clean all bedding, clothing, furniture, and stuffed animals. Vacuum the home well and spray mattresses and other surfaces with tea tree essential oil and water.

• Never allow any home remedies for head lice to come in contact with the eyes.

• Do not ingest the home remedies for head lice. They are safe for application to the hair and scalp, but should not be consumed.