What can I use for lice prevention?

[Purple*Lotus]

Every once in a while we have a lice outbread at the domestic violence shelter I work at. While I know the common sense issues, like do not touch heads, do not share hair items, etc, I was wondering if there was a natural lice prevention I could make. That way if we have a child with lice, I have a more natural alternative for the other clients *and staff* who are worried about it.

I know that mouse, gel and hairspray are good because lice do not like dirty hair. However, I don't think that would be a good idea for the younger kids to use. Can I make up something with my tea tree oil, or does anyone else have a suggestion? I would like to avoid chemicals if possible. A lot of parents do not want them on their children.

[aprilibarra]

we had a problem years ago and i was told to use the desert essence tea tree shampoo. it totally worked to keep liceaway, even though the girl was severely negleted and had a horrible case. when i started to worry i'd put a few drops of tto in and honestly stayed very lice free.

[jellop]

Yep, tea tree oil works great! There are some great tea tree oil shampoos out there, but you don't have to buy anything special - if you have tea tree oil at home, just add some to the shampoo you already have!

[seren]

Originally Posted by jellop

Yep, tea tree oil works great! There are some great tea tree oil shampoos out there, but you don't have to buy anything special - if you have tea tree oil at home, just add some to the shampoo you already have!

This is the best thing ever! We do this and my daughter has never gotten it. I think she was the only student in her class who did not get it last year. Everyone else had it at least once, some more.

[Purple*Lotus]

Great, I have tee tree oil. I will take a bottle to work and if anyone wants to use it, I will put some in some normal shampoo. Sounds like a great alternative!