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Headlice Arrrrrrrrggggggggh!!!

January 30, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 5 Comments

Now that the kids are back at school will you be like me and checking your childs hair  for lice on a regular basis .

Fortunately  the days of just shaving ones head and dipping it in kerosene are long gone.

Try this concentrated aromatherapy blend to eliminate headlice.

Combine in a glass bottle the following

15 drops thyme essential oil.

15 drops rosemary essential oil

20 drops geranium essential oil

50ml jojoba oil  (or any  light vegetable oil )

Shake vigorously

Apply the treatment oil as you would a hair and scalp treatment  combing it through and leave on for as long as possible.

Shampoo the hair.

Rinse out. As a final rinse add 2 drops of each essential oil to 500ml of water and pour through the hair.

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Comments

  1. Single Life With Kids says

    January 31, 2011 at 12:07 am

    Do you use this as a treatment for current headlice infestation? Or can this be used as a preventative? Can you use this on mattresses and other furniture? We deal with headlice way too often, out here in the country, a really great non-chemical-laden product would be fantastic!

  2. Becky says

    January 31, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Arrgh! Where was the internet and great ideas like this when we had the Great 3rd Grade Head Lice Epidemic here about 15 years ago! Those critters are evil and resilient. I hope I never need to try this remedy but thanks for posting it!

  3. Glenda says

    January 31, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Ya know I went through that with mine and all the cleaning, wash and other things. The medicine did no good. The one thing that did work was hair dye. I guess the ammonia in it killed them. I bought the color that was the same shade as their hair and it worked wonderful.
    Hope this helps someone else.
    Glenda

  4. Nellie Lee Luhrmann says

    January 31, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Exposing lice and nits to temperatures above 125 degrees F for 10 minutes is lethal. Most personal articles of clothing and bedding can be disinfested by machine washing in hot water or machine drying for at least 20 minutes using the hot cycle. Be sure to allow time between loads for water to reheat to the disinfesting temperature.
    Place non-washable personal articles of clothing or bedding in the dryer on high heat for at least 20 minutes, dry clean or seal non-washable fabrics in a plastic bag for a minimum of 10 days.
    Place combs and brushes in a pan of water and heat on a stove to about 150 degrees F for 10 minutes. If heating may damage combs or brushes, soak them for one hour in a phenol solution (e.g., Lysol®). To prevent the spread of head lice, do not share combs, brushes, hats, coats, towels or other articles that come in contact with the head, neck and shoulders.
    Thoroughly vacuum or clean car seats, bus seats, and individual infant and car seats according to manufacturer’s directions.
    Fumigating rooms and using insecticidal sprays on furniture and carpets are not recommended to kill head lice; thorough vacuuming of houses and rooms inhabited by infested persons is sufficient.

  5. mel says

    November 13, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    I’ve worked as a teacher for 7 years now, and in that time I’ve seen WAY too many infestations of nits! One of the big problems with lice is that all often the critters are resistant to the chemical treatments. Along with using natural treatments like the one here, one of the most important ways to stamp them out is to COMB COMB COMB those eggs out! The eggs are almost impossible to kill and combing them out with those horridly fine toothed combs is critical to ending the infestation. If nits are about, I load my hair with conditioner – which temporarily paralyses the adults, as well as making it way easier to get the comb through – and give all the hair a thorough comb. I’d probably do this every day or so, until I feel all clear, and twice a week while they’re rife in the kids. You treat yourself, and the next day another bugger jumps aboard, so keeping at it is important.
    Another great tip is that vinegar dissolves the adhesive that sticks the egg to the hair shaft, so do a vinegar rinse BEFORE combing and that’ll help too. I pour straight vinegar onto dry hair and work it in, but be careful with kids, as if it gets in your eyes it does sting some. Then I rinse thoroughly and then do the conditioner/comb through.
    One bonus – you go through the vinegar rinse/conditioner/comb process regularly for a couple of days and your hair looks and feels awesome!

Have you read?

DIY Summer Nail Designs You’ll Want to Rock All Season Long

As soon as the weather heats up and the days get longer, I swap out my moody nail colors for something a little more fun, flirty, and full of sunshine. Summer is the perfect excuse to get playful with your nail designs — and this year, I’ve been experimenting at home to find a few favorites that are both easy to paint and seriously cute.

I’ve rounded up three of my go-to summer nail looks that you can totally do yourself, even if you’re not a pro. These are the styles I keep coming back to because they’re fun, eye-catching, and honestly — they just make you feel good. Whether you’re heading to the beach, a backyard BBQ, or just want to admire your nails while holding an iced latte, these are the ones to try.

Let’s dive in!

Sunset Ombre Nails

This is hands down one of the most satisfying nail designs you can do yourself. The colors melt into each other like a beach sunset, and the end result looks way more advanced than it really is.

You’ll Need:

  • A base coat

  • Three polishes (I use pink, orange, and yellow)

  • A makeup sponge

  • Top coat

  • Nail polish remover for cleanup

How to Do It:

  1. Start with a clear base coat to protect your nails.

  2. Paint horizontal stripes of your 3 colors directly onto the makeup sponge.

  3. Dab the sponge gently onto your nail, reapplying polish to the sponge as needed. Tap until the gradient blends.

  4. Clean up any excess polish around your cuticle.

  5. Apply a top coat to smooth the colors and add shine.

This design is one of those that looks good even when it’s a little messy — the top coat really pulls it all together.

 

 Tropical Palm Silhouettes

If you want vacation vibes without actually going anywhere, this one’s for you. The pastel base paired with simple black palm trees gives it that dreamy island feel.

You’ll Need:

  • A light pastel base polish or soft gradient background

  • Black nail art pen or thin brush with black polish

  • Top coat

How to Do It:

  1. Paint your nails with a soft pastel or ombre base.

  2. Once dry, draw a thin curved line for the palm trunk.

  3. From the top of the trunk, add small lines that fan out to mimic palm fronds.

  4. Let everything dry completely before adding a glossy top coat.

Even if your palm trees aren’t perfect, they still look awesome. Think of it like nail doodling — just more tropical.

 

 Watermelon French Tips

This design is so cheerful, I smile every time I see it. It’s a fruity twist on a French manicure and it’s perfect for pool parties or picnics.

You’ll Need:

  • Pink polish for the base

  • Green and white for the rind

  • Black polish for the seeds (use a dotting tool or toothpick)

  • Base and top coat

How to Do It:

  1. Paint your entire nail a soft pink.

  2. Add a green curved tip at the top edge (like a French tip).

  3. Under the green, paint a very thin white stripe.

  4. Add small black dots on the pink section to create seeds.

  5. Seal it all in with your favorite top coat.

This one is such a crowd-pleaser and looks adorable on both long and short nails.

Whether you try one of these or rotate through all three this summer, I hope these nail designs add a little color and creativity to your routine. They’re simple enough to do at home but still look like you spent time (and money!) at the salon.

Let me know which one you’re trying first — and don’t forget to tag us if you share your summer nail look!

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