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It smothers them. They can only survive in oil for up to two hours.

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Does using hair grease prevent lice?

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Can macadamia oil repel lice?

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Can Murphy's oil soap kill head lice?

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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.


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.


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 you substitute vegetable oil for olive oil to get rid of lice?

I have used olive oil to get rid of head lice. Instead of using the typical pesticides, I slathered on some olive oil and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Then using a fine tooth comb to get rid of the lice and nits. Shampoo the oil out of the hair. It may take a couple of latherings. Hair will be super soft. Repeat the process in a couple of weeks just to make sure the critters are not returning. The oil smothers the lice and makes the nits easy to remove.


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.


When do you put the mayo in the hair when you have lice?

Yes. More than enough. As long as you were thourough with applying the mayo - that's plenty of time.