A louse holding on to a human hair.
Alternative Treatment for Head Lice
Oil and Vinegar Treatment
Ingredients, equal amounts:
Mineral Oil
Vinegar
Massage combination of oil and vinegar into hair. Cover with a shower cap. Wait one hour. Remove nits with a vinegar
soaked comb. Wash with regular shampoo.
Essential Oil Treatment
Rosemary 20 drops
Geranium 10 drops
Lavender 20 drops
Eucalyptus 10 drops
Tea Tree 20 drops
Mix the ingredients into 1/2 cup of olive oil and keep it in a dark glass jar.
Rub the blend into the scalp and leave overnight with a towel wrapped around the head. Wash out in the morning.
Repeat one week later. Add a small amount of this mixture to your shampoo each time you wash your hair until the infestation is over.
In addition to these natural treatments you will still need to purchase a lice comb from the pharmacy to get rid of the lice and nits. For instructions on how to use a lice comb, click here.