Orange juice is good for you.There is research that suggests lemon juice may be able to kill head lice.Eggs from hair can be loosened with the help of orange juice.There are no scientific studies supporting the use of orange juice as a treatment for lice, and if it doesn't work, you are just prolonging the period of illness.If you decide to use the orange juice method, make sure you combine it with twice daily combing and follow other recommendations to control the spread of lice.
Step 1: Have your child stand in a bath.
If you have a kitchen sink or shower with a flexible head, it will be ideal for this process.Wrap a towel around your child's shoulders and either clip it or hold onto it to keep it in place.There is a chance that orange juice will get onto your child's clothing.
Step 2: Put orange juice on your child's head.
One cup of pure orange juice is all you will need.Don't use orange juice from concentrate.Put the orange juice on your child's head.Make sure that the orange juice covers your child's hair by massaging it in.If you prefer, you can use fresh-squeezed orange juice.Since the process of making orange juice is so intensive, it may be easier to buy some without the juice.
Step 3: After applying the orange juice, cover your child's head.
Leave the orange juice on your child's head and allow it to work.Don't leave your child's head uncovered because it could become wet and sticky.Wrap your child's head in a cotton towel or cover it with a plastic shower cap.Leave the orange juice on your child's head for 30 minutes.
Step 4: As usual, wash and rinse.
After 30 minutes have passed, rinse your child's hair and take the towel or shower cap off.You should comb your child's hair immediately after you wash and rinse it.It will help to remove dead and dead eggs from your child's hair.
Step 5: Every day, wash your child's hair.
You can use a comb to get rid of the lice in your child's hair.You can use a fine-toothed comb to comb out your child's hair.After using orange juice on your child's hair, comb it in the morning or evening.You will have to do this for about 3 weeks to make sure the bugs are gone.You can see what you are doing if you work under a good light.The light can help you see them.
Step 6: Put some warm water and conditioner on your child's hair.
It has been shown that wet combing makes it easier to spot the pests in a child's hair.If your child's hair starts to dry, you may want to keep a spray bottle on hand.You can use conditioner to comb through tangles.You should coat the strands and roots of your child's hair.Olive oil can be used as an alternative to conditioner.You can coat your child's hair from the roots to the ends.
Step 7: Divide your child's hair into small sections.
If you can divide your child's hair into smaller sections, it will be easier to comb through it.Take your child's hair down one section at a time with the help of hair clips.From root to end, comb each section.The nits can be found at the base of the hair, and the adults will be present throughout it.It's possible to use a magnifying glass if you can't see the insects.You should rinse the comb under the hot water when you comb your child's hair.
Step 8: Your child's hair needs to be washed.
You should wash your child's hair once you have combed it.Since it is very time consuming, you may only want to comb your child's hair once in the morning and evening.
Step 9: You should wash the towels and the comb.
You should wash the towels after combing your child's hair.You can wash the comb with either a 10% bleach solution or 2% lysol solution for 30 minutes.The towels should be washed on the hot setting with detergent and then dried on high for 20 minutes.You can either boil the combs in water for 10 minutes or soak them in vinegar for 30 minutes.
Step 10: The suffocation method can be tried.
Almond oil or olive oil can be used to coat hair.You can leave the oil on your child's hair for 1-2 hours by covering it with a towel or shower cap.Then wash the hair and comb it out.For 3 weeks, repeat this process every day.To make sure your child is not sensitive to oil, test the oil on a small area of their skin.Put a drop or two of the oil on your child's arm and rinse it off.You can use that oil if there is no redness or itching.They are messy and can be hard to wash out, so they are not recommended by most experts.
Step 11: There are essential oils that can be used to kill the lice.
There are a number of studies showing that some natural products, like tea tree oil, can be just as effective as OTC products.Put a small drop of essential oil on your child's hand.Some children have allergic reactions to essential oils.The oil should be left on for 30 minutes to an hour.You can use the oil if there is no redness or itching.Try again with another oil.Add 2 ounces of olive or almond oil to 15-20 drops of essential oil.Apply the mixture to the hair.The oils take about 12 hours to kill the nits.Take out and wash your hair.Try one of the essential oils.
Step 12: Clean bedding and clothing.
Everyone's bedding, clothing, hats, jackets, stuffed animals, and other items should be washed after the two days before treatment.The items should be washed using hot water and a high heat drying cycle.If it can't be machine washed, have it dry cleaned.Make sure to check with the dry cleaner first to make sure that they can take extra precautions.
Step 13: Bag items can't be washed.
If you have items that can't be washed or dry cleaned, you should put them in plastic bags and keep them there for two weeks.This is not always necessary, but it can help ensure you kill all the head and nits.
Step 14: Every day, vacuum all living areas.
It's a good idea to vacuum daily to prevent the lice from finding a host again if they've gotten onto cloth furniture or hairs have fallen onto it.Any surface that may have come in contact with your child's head should be vacuumed.Carpets Mattresses Upholstery are areas that should be vacuumed.
Step 15: The hair tools, ties, and barrettes should be soaked in hot water.
To soak your hair tools and other hair items, use very hot water.Allow them to sit in the solution for 10 minutes.These items should be killed by this.Ipsen alcohol can be used to soak these items.You can dispose of the hair tools and buy new ones.Make sure the child has his or her own brush or comb.
Step 16: Don't allow your child to share sporting equipment with other children.
Make sure your child has their own equipment if they play in a sport.They should be able to keep track of it as well.Make sure your child has their own towels at the pool or gym.Make sure your child knows that they can share toys, but they shouldn't share combs, brushes, hats, scarves or hair accessories.