How to Naturally Treat, Prevent and Avoid Head Lice infestations
Human head lice are easily spread from one person to another without any regard to social or economic status. In a matter of only two to three days an infestation can occur, especially with children attending school and day care programs. As many as ten million children are infected with this communicable disease each year. Lice can vary in color from an off whitish color to a red rust color or even a grey black color. Lice is deeper in color the older it is. Because Lice are small in size it can be difficult to notice at first. The Lice bite and suck the scalp blood which causes the head to itch. The itching may be the first indication that Lice are present. The following steps help avoid getting lice because head lice have an aversion to the scent of Tea Tree Oil and rosemary oil. Shampoo, conditioners, hair spray, styling gel, and finishing spray containing either/and or both tea tree oil or rosemary oil will provide a defensive aid from getting head lice.
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Things You'll Need
- Tea Tree Shampoo
- Tea Tree Conditioner
- Laundry facilities
- Routine house Cleaning
- rosemary oil
Instructions
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Wash bed linens in hot soapy water regularly. Dry bed linens in the dryer on a hot cycle. Launder window curtains according to the manufactures instructions. Having a clean environment does not allow the lice to make a home.
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Vacuum any carpet areas in your home several times a week or daily if that is realistic to your daily routine. Change the vacuum bad according to the manufactures recommendations or when the bag is full.
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Preventing your hair from being inviting to head lice is possible by using a product that head lice has an aversion to. Tea tree shampoo and Conditioner used regularly is such an aversion due to the scent of tea tree products. Tea Tree products can be purchased at Sally's Beauty Supply in a Generic product or at your local professional hair salon in a variety of brands such as Paul Mitchell's Tea Tree products.
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Another deterrent to head lice is Rosemary Oil. Rosemary Oil much like Tea Tree products it repels head lice from being attracted to the hair which aids in the prevention and avoidance of getting head lice. Fairy Tales Hair Care Products (1-888-244-1990) for Children is an all natural and organic product that has the following products to protect our children from the annoyance of head lice.
1. Rosemary Repel® Shampoo
2. Rosemary Repel Crème Conditioner.
3. Rosemary Repel® Leave-in Conditioning Spray
4. Rosemary Repel® Styling Gel
5. Rosemary Repel® Spray and Shield Hair SprayAny products containing Rosemary Oil is an effective aid to deterring the spread of head lice.
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Tips & Warnings
These are tips to prevent and avoid getting head Lice by making the environment of the hair less desirable to the louse (head lice).
Infestations of Lice are communicable diseases.
Lice infestations are difficult to eliminate from your home and hair/body.
If you believe that you already have head lice immediately consult your health care professional or family physician for prompt professional health care treatment with pharmaceutical medications such as the insecticide known as Kwell or another shampoo ordered by your physician.
If you are experiencing symptoms such as head itching, visible eggs on the hair that may appear to be dandruff that clings to the hair shaft and is not easily removed from the hair strand.
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