How to quickly remove lice from your kid’s hair

It’s very common to feel upset when you discover that your child has contracted head lice. These tiny parasites can cause panic and rushed decisions, but remember, they are simply a transmissible condition, using your child as a human host to survive. While the instinct might be to cut the hair short, there are far more effective and easy-to-do home remedies that can work their magic quickly, putting both you and your child at ease

Try the vinegar rinse
This remedy is commonly recommended by people and has been used for a long time. Vinegar destroys lice and stops their eggs from hatching because of its acidic prowess. Just add a few drops of vinegar to water and dilute it. Now, apply this to your scalp and leave it for a few minutes. Make sure to thoroughly rinse your hair post the session and follow this nearly every day for a week for the best results.

Neem to the rescue
Neem is commonly found in many lice-killing shampoos and oils and claims to be very effective. But why not directly apply the paste and let the magic work? Neem is effective against many insects, and lice are just another one of them. Extract some fresh neem leaves and add 2 tablespoons of water and vinegar. Create a paste and apply it like a hair mask for 30 minutes. You can also rinse your hair every day with neem water and directly apply it to the scalp.


Utilise your olive oil
Olive oil is another unconventional management option when it comes to head lice infestation. This oil-based remedy suffocates the lice in the head and prevents their movement. You can straightaway apply olive oil on the scalp and strands every alternate day, followed by your usual shampoo session, where you can extract the dead ones using the sharp combs. It's best if you leave the oil overnight for better results.

Where’s that garlic paste?
In Ayurveda, garlic is used to manage head lice. You simply need to create a fresh garlic paste, add some cloves to it, and add a little bit of lemon juice. Blend this mixture and directly apply it to the roots of your hair. Leave it for two to three hours and bear the smell of fresh garlic. After that, you can rinse your hair properly with neem water and a good lice-free shampoo. But be diligent for a week with this remedy.



Essential oils, where are you?
Essential oils like lavender and tea tree oils are found to be highly effective in the elimination of head lice. You can mix both of them and apply them, or you can apply them separately as per your convenience. Use it once a day and leave it overnight. Extract the dead ones with the sharp comb and wash your hair for the day with a lice-free shampoo. Use this for some days until you notice the nits fading away, and your child will start feeling less itchy and irritated.