7 Effective Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Head Lice Naturally

By Yashika Goel
26 Jan 2025, 10:00 IST

Lice are tiny parasites that live in human hair and feed blood from the scalp. It causes continuous itching and irritation. Tap to read the seven effective home remedies to get rid of head lice naturally.

Wet combing

Try wet combing using a wide-toothed comb. This helps remove individual lice from the scalp and soothe irritation.

Coconut oil

Heat coconut oil and massage it onto your scalp. Leave this overnight and shampoo with normal water to reduce head lice.

Tea tree oil

Dilute a teaspoon of tea tree oil with three tablespoons of coconut oil. Apply this for 30-40 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

Petroleum jelly

Apply and smother your scalp with petroleum jelly. Leave this overnight to prevent the production of more head lice.

Virgin olive oil

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants that help reduce head lice. Apply and massage olive oil onto your scalp. Leave this overnight and shampoo with lukewarm water.

Neem oil

Heat neem oil at a lukewarm temperature and massage it onto your scalp. Wash it after an hour and comb it with a lice comb.

Information credits

This information is taken from the trusted health website, Healthline. However, it is always advisable to consult a trichologist for expert advice.