Head Lice Removal with Pure Petroleum Jelly
There is a better way. I have used this method on my daughter and I can tell you it works!! It is cost effective and less frustrating for both you and your child. In first grade, my daughter came home from school with head lice. We tried every lice removal system out there and it never failed, a week later she was re-infested. That is when I discovered the Pure Petroleum Jelly method. The lice get stuck and suffocate in the jelly and are easily combed out. Even the tiny ones that you can barely see and are often missed through traditional removal systems. The jelly also help loosen the eggs from the hair for better removal.
You will need a jar of petroleum jelly (store brand is fine), two shower caps., a metal lice removal comb, a wide bristle brush , and a few towels. Now comes the fun part. Drape a towel around your child's neck to protect their clothing. Then start applying the petroleum jelly throughout the hair. Be sure to get it all the way down to the scalp. Be generous and apply it very thick. To lighten the mood and help make you child smile, sculpt the hair in funny designs. Once you have finished applying the jelly, push the hair as much as you can on top of the child's head. Wrap a small hand towel or "do- rag" over the hair. Finally, place the shower cap securely on top of your child's head. Leave this on for at least 12 hours (over night).
After the elapsed time, remove the shower cap and towel or do-rag. The hair will be knotted so gently use the wide bristled brush to straighten out the hair. Gather another towel (paper towels may be better) and the metal lice removal comb. Divide the hair into small sections. Start close to the scalp and comb out the hair. You will get large clumps of petroleum jelly in the comb. Wipe it off with the towel, or paper towels and continue. Make sure you comb the entire head thoroughly.
Due to the fact that my daughter has very thick hair, it is at this point I re-apply more petroleum jelly and have it remain on her head for one more night. This extra step may not be necessary for everyone, but I like to make sure I get the job done. That is where the second shower cap is used.
It may take several hair washings to remove the remainder of the petroleum jelly. The best way to break up the jelly is to soak the hair with olive oil. Scrub the olive oil throughout the hair with your hands. Then use manual dish washing liquid to wash the hair. Do not use dish detergents for the machine dish washer.
Your child is now lice free!
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9 Comments
Post a CommentIs it true that Petroleum Jelly is almost impossible to get out of your hair?? Because I was going to try it because I have had lice for 2 YEARS now and I can't find a way to get it out! But the thought of getting it out might be impossible is starting to change my mind... HELP!!!!!!!
what worked with my then 1.5 yr old was, to comb her hair tangle free . then applied shampoo gently, and made lots of lather. I used a lice comb, the thinnest one available and combed her hair with shampoo on them. Comb, wash the comb, repeat.
i even used to use the comb on her dry hair, every now and then during the day
do it evry day, coz baby lice get born almost everyday and they dont get out with the lice comb as they are very small. So do it every day so u can catch them too when they grow bigger. In about a week or max 10-11 days. u should be free of the horrible crisis.
PETROLEUM is almost IMPOSSIBLE to get OUT OF HAIR.
The cheapest margarine or vegetable spread you can find also works great. Thoroughly coat the head of the person that has the lice with the margarine. Put on a shower cap (or get creative with a Wal-mart bag). Leave it on about 12 hours (overnight is easier), then use a lice comb to get all the nits. Be sure to sanitize sheets and pillowcases as well. We successfully treated a family of 6 this way (three of them female with very long thick hair) after all the store-bought medicines failed (and yes we tried them all).
Nothing works i have had lice for 6 months now i have tried every thing i'm almost to my end i'm going to shave it off some one please tell me what works.
Ive been trying tofind a easier way for the managers daughter, she is so infested with lice . I've never seen anything that bad before and I really want to help but I too am scared of it because my family has alot of hair and we have to help this kid because well, you know it will run rampid. So I'm going to tell him about your article and pray they are also wanting to spend some time getting it out of there lives.I personally am going insane,because I find myself policing all the kids so mine are not the ones giving it.They have had problems with lice since November 2007 well itis now july 1st 2008, this is too long for ,so I am going to share this bit of info. thank you ever so much.
This is very true! Along with baby oil and mayo! But....uh you are starting to make my head itch! ahhh
I'm all or non-toxic treatments!
My sister is in another state and is having a problem getting rid of lice on her kids. I haven't known what to tell her. I am going to read her your article.
Thanks,
Alicia
This is a great article. I had never heard of using vaseline (petroleum jelly), but I can see where it would work. I never had to deal with lice, but my girlfriend had to with her kids and she used mayonnaise... with the same results, the mayo suffocated the lice too. These methods are a lot safer for kids, so not to use a pesticide. :D