How to Remove Lice Eggs from Hair in One Day: Naturally & Quickly • Pest Information and Prevention Tips

What are the artificial or natural ways to remove lice eggs from the hair within 24 hrs? This article attempts to answer this question as clear as possible. As we all know, lice are notoriously difficult to get rid of more so if they have already laid eggs and have nymphs crawling on your scalp.

The bad part about lice is that it only takes two weeks to complete a life cycle meaning if there is an egg attached to the hair shaft, it will take about two weeks to hatch, grow, become an adult and lay eggs as well.

Time is always crucial when dealing with lice. But luckily, there are solutions that can help you get rid of lice in a day or so. They come in both natural and artificial ways.

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How to tell if you have lice by yourself

The good thing about, that is if there is, is that you will know that you have them. It will not take long before they advertise their presence in your hair. They are not some smart creeping bugs that go undetected.

You do not need to visit your doctor to know that there could be some tiny bugs pitching a camp in your hair and sucking your blood away whenever they want.

Here are some symptoms that strongly suggest that your hair could already be a breeding ground for lice.

An itchy scalp. When lice crawl on your scalp or bite to draw a blood meal, you will definitely feel it in the form of itch. You may need to pay attention beyond the usual scalp itch that could be from something else.
If you scratch yourself on the head quite often than normal, then chances are that you got lice in your hair.
Crawling sensation: Your skin is full of receptors that can notify you with accuracy if a sensation is due to something crawling on your skin. If you feel like something is crawling in your hair, then it could be lice.
Seeing bugs or nits: At times, a louse or a nit may be dislodged from your hair and fall off, more so if their numbers are swelling. If you see pale oval fragments or a bug of between a quarter to a third of a centimeter or tiny drop from your hair, then it could be a louse.
Swollen lymph nodes: Your body reacts when something is causing pain or distress such as persistent itching or bites from bugs. If you feel some pain and lumpiness in the upper neck, it could be that your body has sensed distress caused by lice.
Pink eye: A pink out of nowhere could indicate something that is happening to you that you have not cared to find out. It could be the lice in your hair, or some other bug.

Small tiny bugs in hair, but not lice – what could they be?

The symptoms above may be expressed for some other tiny bugs other than lice. If you are not sure which bugs are crawling, breeding, living, or chanced on your hair, then visiting a dermatologist would help you know which ones are already in your hair and which ones are not.

There are very few bugs that can be found in your hair. Some simply find themselves in your hair while others survive by invading your hair and scalp.

Mites: Other than lice, hair mites can cause a nagging irritation, especially at night. Unlike lice, mites actually burrow in the skin around the hair follicles. They could go as deep as 3 cm just to lay their eggs. They cause scabies which will need a comprehensive medical exam before treatment.
Ticks: Another suspect bug that could have taken refuge in your hair is a tick. Ticks are found outside “chilling” on leaves and grass just waiting when you will pick them up without knowing. They like taking refuge in folds and in the hair where they burrow their mandibles and suck their time away.
Chance crawlers: Sometimes it is not a parasitic bug that is causing the itching and crawling sensation in your hair. It could be an insect or another bug that found its way in your hair by chance while you were out in the open. It could be insects or aphids. These crawlers are not looking to make your hair their home. You can call them passer-by crawlers.

How does a Lice Egg look like?

So you have heard of lice and suspect that they could be in your hair already. Or, you just want to know how their eggs look like in case you encounter one and need to take quick precautions. A lice egg is tiny and chances are you were near one and missed it.

It is typically oval in shape, ranges between yellow and white in color, and is between 0.3mm and 0.8mm.

At such a size, anything will almost look like a lice egg if it bears the same color.

You may need a magnifying glass to confirm it is a lice egg.

However, if you notice such objects on your comb after passing it in our hair, the chances are that they are lice eggs.

Do not be intimidated by them. There are natural ways of killing those eggs.

What kills Lice Eggs Naturally?

Conventional methods of dealing with lice are not recommended for the basic reasons that either they do not work or are simply toxic for use. Some of them contain toxic active ingredients that may have a detrimental effect on you after use.

Fret not because there are natural solutions to getting rid of lice eggs which include.

Heat: lice eggs are not resistant to heat that is excessive for example from your blow dryer. You can use heat effectively to kill the eggs without extra costs on you.
Essential Oils: There is a range of essential oils that kill lice eggs naturally without you having to stress with shelf products. They include jasmine, olive, lavender, tee tree oil, ylang ylnang, and anise oil among many others.
Mayonnaise: As much is it looks weird, that mayonnaise seated in your kitchen cabinet could be your gateway to a lice-free hair. Its contents, specifically the fats and the vinegar are good in killing lice eggs if left in your hair for over eight hours.
Apple Cider Vinegar: A 50% solution of vinegar in water is effective against lice eggs and is known to kill them if left in your hair for more than eight hours.

How to Get Rid of Lice Eggs in Hair Fast

You should know by now that using a chemical agent against lice eggs takes hours because they are glued on the hair shaft and have tough exoskeletons that are mostly impervious to a broad range of the chemicals.

There are two proven ways that you could use to rid your hair of lice eggs almost instantly.

Using a Compact Comb: If eggs are glued to the hair shaft, then why not pull them out by force? Using a compact comb will help you tear away the eggs from the hair shafts as immediately as you pass it through your hair.
Use Heat: Plug in your blow dryer into the wall outlet and push the “hot” button to begin blowing your hair. The lice eggs would simply die because they cannot take the heat. Divide your hair into small heaps and blow each heap for 30 seconds.

How to use Tea Tree Oil for Lice Eggs

Tea tree is a wonder plant and its oil can virtually be used for any extern health concern including dealing with lice. There are many ways you can use tea tree oil as the ingredient of choice to fight off lice.

Some recommend using tea tree oil with another agent such as a conditioner or a shampoo which is fine. You could also use pure tea tree oil to see for yourself if this is the method of choice.

The following is a procedure that you could use with pure tea tree oil diluted in water.

Dissolve tea tree oil in water to make a 2% to 5% solution.
Carefully saturate your hair with the solution. Pay more attention to the hair borders, behind the ears, and at the back of your head. Live to love such spots.
Wrap your head with an impervious head cap.
Leave overnight or for at least 8 hours if you prefer staying awake.
Use shampoo or hair to wash your hair and rinse with cold water.
Repeat the same procedure twice or thrice a week.

P.S.: Make sure you only use the dissoluble version of pure tea tree oil. Otherwise, the method may not be effective.

Conclusion on Lice Eggs Removal

Lice are bothersome bugs and only take two weeks to conquer your hair and scalp. Swift action against them will be the only way you can keep them from becoming menacing and passing them to others. Getting rid of their eggs is notoriously difficult.

However, there are natural and artificial ways of removing or killing them. If you have no haste and need to take your time, then use a natural remedy that is known to be safe such as tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar, and mayonnaise.

If you need an instant solution to the bed bug problem, then a comb or a blow dryer is probably the best solution.

References on Removing Lice Eggs from Hair

https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/contagious-skin-diseases/head-lice#symptoms
http://www.wikihow.com/Kill-Head-Lice-Naturally
http://homeremediesforlife.com/tea-tree-oil-for-head-lice/

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Martin Miller

Martin Miller is an expert in the field of pest control with over 15 years of experience. He has a deep understanding of the behavior and habits of a wide range of pests, and has developed effective methods for safely and efficiently eliminating them. He is highly skilled in identifying the root cause of pest infestations and implementing targeted solutions. Martin is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma.