What is the olive oil treatment for head lice?

Answer by  linsm (898)

Soak the hair with olive oil. Cover the head with a shower cap for at least 8 hours and then wash the hair thoroughly. You should comb hair in sections with a nit comb to remove all eggs. Repeat this treatment every 3-4 days for at least 2 weeks.

Answer by  HawaiianGirl (6906)

Olive oil works well for the treatment of head lice by suffocating the bugs. You must saturate the hair with olive oil. Leave on for a minimum of three hours, than wash off. You still have to comb through hair to remove all nits.

Answer by  cafish (2035)

Apply liberal amounts of olive oil on hair. Cover the hair with plastic wrap and a shower cap. Leave it on the head overnight. Comb hair the next day several times to remove nits. You can use a special nit comb to remove nits. You will have to comb through the hair several times and then shampoo. Repeat as needed.

Answer by  jessydav (550)

Dress child in old clothes and place towel in collar, oil stains. place child in high chair with back to sink. in small sections saturate hair, leave for 30 mins. comb hair in sections with regular comb, then metal nit comb. once comb wash hair first with dishwashing liquid then with regular shampoo and conditioner. repeat daily for two weeks