Coconut Oil for Head Lice

Head lice infest the scalp and hair and leave the affected person scratching for days. Avoid lice-affected people as much as possible as lice is easily transferred. If you unfortunately get head lice, there are several ways to get rid of it.

What is Coconut Oil?

Coconut oil, a fatty oil or semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts, is one of the most cost natural and effective approaches for treating head lice. Used in many soaps and beauty products, coconut oil doesn’t contain harsh chemicals and allows your hair to grow healthily without infection. Coconut oil is also used in the food and medicine industries because of its high saturated fat content and lasts up to 2 years without spoiling.

How Does Coconut Oil Treat Lice?

Coconut oil treats head lice with its natural properties as it’s fatty content suffocates the lice and makes it harder for them to maintain a grip on the hair follicles. Coconut oil has a lubricating nature that stops lice from moving freely and prevents lice growth. Coconut oil controls head lice infestations and acts as an effective repellent against lice in the future.

How Can I Treat Lice at Home?

Try these natural home remedies for curing head lice. Coconut oil rids dandruff in addition to head lice, leaving hair smooth and shiny. Always use organic, virgin coconut oil that is white in color and smells of coconut.

1. Coconut Oil with Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar dissolves the glue which lice eggs use to stick to hair follicles.
Coat your hair thoroughly with a bottle of apple cider vinegar.
Allow the apple cider vinegar to dry completely.
Coat your hair thoroughly with a jar of coconut oil.
Cover with a shower cap or towel for 3 – 5 hours.
Comb your hair to remove the dead lice and eggs.
Shampoo and condition your hair.
Repeat if needed.

2. Coconut Oil with Garlic

Garlic has antiseptic properties and a strong fragrance which suffocate and kill lice.
Mix 8 – 10 cloves of ground garlic and 2 – 3 teaspoons of coconut oil.
Coat your hair thoroughly with the paste and leave for 30 minutes.
Comb your hair to remove the dead lice and eggs.
Shampoo and condition your hair.
Repeat regularly for best results.
3. Coconut Oil with Lemon, Garlic and Green Tea
Mix fresh garlic juice, coconut oil, lemon extract, and green tea.
Coat your hair thoroughly with the solution.
Cover with a shower cap or towel for 30 – 60 minutes.
Comb your hair to remove the dead lice and eggs.
Shampoo and condition your hair.
Repeat weekly for 2 months for best results.

4. Coconut Oil with Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil has natural insecticide properties that kill head lice.

Process 1:

Mix 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, 1 oz of natural shampoo, and a teaspoon of tea tree oil.
Coat your hair thoroughly with the paste.
Cover with a shower cap or towel for 30 minutes.
Comb your hair to remove the dead lice and eggs.
Shampoo and condition your hair.
Repeat regularly for best results.

Process 2:

Mix 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and 3 – 5 drops of tea tree oil.
Coat your hair thoroughly with the solution.
Cover with a shower cap.
Leave overnight.
Blow dry your hair over the shower cap for 3 – 5 minutes to suffocate the lice.
Apply shampoo the next morning and massage your scalp.
Cover with a shower cap or towel for 30 minutes.
Comb your hair to remove the dead lice and eggs.
Shampoo and condition your hair.
Repeat regularly for best results.

5. Coconut Oil with Tea Tree Oil Shampoo

Coat your hair thoroughly with coconut oil.
Cover with a shower cap.
Blow dry your hair over the shower cap for 3 – 5 minutes to suffocate the lice.
Leave for 2 – 4 hours.
Wash with tea tree oil shampoo.
Repeat regularly for best results.

6. Coconut Oil

Coat your hair thoroughly coconut oil and massage your scalp.
Cover with a shower cap or towel for 1 – 2 hours.
Comb your hair to remove the dead lice and eggs.
Shampoo and condition your hair.
Apply coconut oil to dry hair and massage your scalp.
Cover with a shower cap or towel and leave overnight.
Comb your hair to remove the dead lice and eggs the next morning.
Shampoo and condition your hair
Repeat 1 – 2 times weekly for best results.

7. Coconut Oil with Oil of Oregano

Mix 5 parts coconut oil and 1 part oregano oil.
Coat your hair thoroughly with the solution.
Comb your hair to remove the dead lice and eggs.
Shampoo and condition your hair.
Repeat regularly for best results.

8. Coconut Conditioner with Apple Cider Vinegar

Add apple cider vinegar to coconut conditioner and mix well.
Coat your hair thoroughly with the conditioner and massage your scalp.
Leave for 5 – 10 minutes.
Comb your hair to remove the dead lice and eggs.
Shampoo and condition your hair.
Repeat twice weekly for best results.
Have you tried any of these methods? Do you know any other methods to treat head lice? Share your experience with us!