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Hi! I used baby oil for my kids hair when treating for headlice and found that it worked fantastically! Not only did it make getting the lice out but also the eggs too! They just slipped out and into the comb they went. Its all i use now.. Krystal
I've dealt with many cases of head lice before and baby oil is just a myth. It will not kill the lice. Lice can live in liquids for 14 hours, therefor it dose not kill them. But you can use baby oil for loosening the lice's grip on the hair. So if you have short hair I would say about 30 minutes, If medium length hair then leave in for 1 hour and for long hair leave in for 2-3 hours. After it is soaked in the oil then you must take a fine tip metal nit comb to comb them out.
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How do you kill or get rid of head lice and babies and eggs?
Baby Oil works, and there are products specially designed for getting head lice out
Can Murphy's oil soap kill head lice?
Murphy's Oil Soap is not designed or intended to kill head lice. It is a wood cleaner that contains natural ingredients like vegetable oil soap and fragrance. To effectively treat head lice, it is recommended to use products specifically formulated to eliminate lice, such as medicated shampoos or lotions that contain active ingredients like permethrin or pyrethrin. It is important to follow the instructions provided on the lice treatment product to ensure proper and safe use.
Does eucalyptus oil kill headlice?
Yes. But the oil has to be worn on the head regularly. Lice hate the smell of the oil and hence will stay away from the head or even if it gets onto the head, it will die out of fatigue.
Is there a cure for lice?
yes there is cure for head lice its normal to get head lice so the best cure is to put gas oil on the hair and then brush it good in the shower and its the best cure because the gas will kill all the nits and the eggs
Can eucalyptus kill head lice?
Eucalyptus oil has some insecticidal properties and may help repel or kill head lice when used properly. However, it is not universally effective as a standalone treatment and should be used in conjunction with other lice treatments for better results. Always dilute essential oils before use and consult with a healthcare professional for safe and effective lice treatment options.
Does rubbing alcohol kill head lice effectively or is olive oil better?
Neither will kill lice. You need to go to the store and buy the shampoo that is made for lice. Follow the directions. You also need to strip your bed and wash the sheets, clean combs and brushes, disinfect hats and other clothing. The lice can reinfect you if you don't do this.
Will flat ironing your hair kill lice eggs?
Though there is scientific evidence to support that heat will kill head lice, the risk of possibly scalding the scalp with the flat iron is a risk. Lice lay their eggs very close to the scalp. Nits usually hatch by the time the hair has grown 1/4 inch. Here's a link to Dr. Richard Pollack's head lice site at Harvard with an answer to this question: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/headlice.html#HeatThis chart shows all current FDA approved head lice medications: http://www.myheadlicetreatment.com/head-lice-treatment-options/product-comparison/
Does using hair grease prevent lice?
Yes hair grease does acctually prevent lice in your head. It is just like oil and makes your head oily, which lice and nits do not like
Does tea tree oil really work for head lice?
in some cases it is only good for preventing them since they do not like the smell.. but in this it must be 100% tea tree oil.. it is however likely that it will kill them if you leave it on your head or leave it in a shower cap on your head overnight
Is your hair wet or dry when applying the mayo for head lice?
According to the department of public health, mayonaise is not a useful tool for killing head lice. It doesn't shampoo out fully and will spoil in your hair. You should use olive oil. Olive oil will suffocate the lice, not spoil in your hair, and wash out thoroughly.
Can a hairdresser get head lice from a client?
yes hairdressers can get head lice. however, it does depends on how close your hairdresser gets close to you! i had nits and i went to the hairdressers and they didn't say anything, but some hair salons will say something! it is better to be safe than sorry :) i use cooking oil. Good luck :)
What alternative treatment is available to treat head lice?
An alternative treatment for head lice is tea tree oil, sometimes called melaleuca oil. Tea tree oil appears to work well in treating head lice that have developed resistance to other preparations.
