Head lice are tiny parasites that live on human hair. Head lice infestation can be embarrassing, so you may want to hide it from friends and family. There are several treatments you can try in secret to get rid of head lice without anyone knowing. However, keep in mind that home remedies don't always work. You may not be able to get rid of head lice without the help of others. If your head lice don't go away after following this guide, you may need to tell your parents to get rid of them completely.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Home Treatments
Step 1. Try using vinegar
If you don't want to tell your parents about lice in your hair, you can try an easy-to-do treatment with ingredients you already have in your kitchen. However, home remedies are not as effective as medical treatments, and may not work to get rid of head lice. Try home remedies to hide this "disgrace" from your parents. Vinegar, which is usually available in your kitchen, can sometimes be used to get rid of fleas.
- Vinegar can remove the glue that lice use to attach their eggs to your hair. If you apply vinegar to your hair before combing, you may be able to remove the lice with a comb.
- Apply vinegar to your hair until it's wet, then comb it with a fine-toothed comb. When combing, find lice or nits. Head lice are small brown insects that can jump very far, and their eggs are small, coffee-colored spheres.
- Wash the comb you use to "hunt" for fleas in soapy water for an hour, or throw the comb out if you can't soak it. Put the comb in a plastic bag, then throw it in the trash outside the house.
Step 2. Use olive oil, which your parents used to cook
Olive oil can suffocate lice to death. When applied to the scalp, olive oil will release the heart of the lice so that the lice die.
- Apply olive oil to the hair evenly, like using conditioner.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap overnight to ensure the olive oil is working properly. If you want to hide head lice from your parents, you might have a hard time trying this step.
- There are several ways you can kill lice with olive oil without your parents knowing. Let's just say that olive oil is good for hair, and that your friends at school have already tried it. You can also wait for your parents to go to sleep, apply olive oil to your hair and cover it with a shower cap, then set an alarm so you wake up earlier than your parents.
Step 3. Use hair jelly or petroleum jelly, which can be found in your parents' cupboard
The chemicals from both will suffocate the tick to death.
- Like when using olive oil, you have to apply the jelly to your hair evenly and cover it with a shower cap. You can say that the jelly is good for your hair, or wait for your parents to fall asleep before using it.
- Keep in mind that petroleum jelly is very difficult to clean. Set aside extra time in the morning to wash your hair after using the jelly on your hair. You may need to wash your hair and use conditioner more than once to get rid of it.
Step 4. Try using mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is also said to be quite effective in getting rid of lice. Like jelly and olive oil, you need to apply mayonnaise to your hair, cover your hair with a shower cap, and leave it on overnight. Apply mayonnaise evenly to hair and scalp to suffocate lice. You have to think of the right reasons so that parents don't suspect when using a shower cap. According to users who have had success in removing lice with mayonnaise, full-fat mayonnaise is suitable.
Step 5. Wash with dish soap after trying the methods above
Dish soap won't kill lice, but it will remove any leftover olive oil or mayonnaise from your hair after the treatment. If you don't want your parents to suspect you, fill your old shampoo bottle with dish soap. Or, hide a small bottle of dish soap in the bathroom, and use it when you shower.
Method 2 of 3: Seeking Outside Help
Step 1. Purchase an anti-lice shampoo as prescribed
If you can't get rid of lice with home remedies, you may need to use an anti-flea shampoo.
- You may be able to find anti-lice shampoo at a supermarket or drug store. Find a shampoo labeled "anti-lice". Some shampoos can only be purchased with a prescription, but you might have a hard time going to the doctor without your parents finding out.
- Try cycling to the nearest drugstore with the excuse of "wanting to go for a walk." Use your pocket money to buy shampoo. To hide the shampoo, use your old shampoo bottle.
Step 2. Try a flea lotion
If shampoo doesn't work to get rid of lice, you can also try a lotion used after bathing to get rid of lice. Buy lotion at the nearest drugstore, then hide it in your room. If you normally use skin lotion or moisturizer, empty the bottle of lotion or moisturizer and replace the contents with anti-lice lotion.
Step 3. Read the guide carefully before using shampoo or lotion
Over-the-counter shampoos or lotions may not be as effective if not used according to guidelines. Make sure you read the instructions for use, then use shampoo or lotion according to those guidelines. Pay attention to any warnings that may appear. Some products should not be used if you have certain health conditions, or have not reached a certain age. Do not use drugs that are harmful to you.
Method 3 of 3: Hiding Symptoms of Lice Attack
Step 1. Don't scratch your hair
As well as being suspicious, scratching your hair can also cause small red bumps, which might make your parents suspect that your hair is infested with lice. Try not to scratch your hair. Trimming your nails can help prevent the urge to scratch. You can also choose a hobby that requires you to use your hands, such as sewing.
Step 2. Be careful when you use home remedies
If you don't want your parents to know about lice in your hair, choose the right place and time to use home remedies. Hide the shampoo you use to get rid of lice. If you use materials available at home, prepare an excuse if your parents are looking for them. For example, you could say that you accidentally spilled olive oil.
If you lie to your parents, you may get scolded for being dishonest. Sometimes, you're better off talking about your head lice
Step 3. Clean the house
Cleaning your house can help you get rid of fleas. If you don't want your parents to know that you have lice, just say that you want more pocket money, so you want to clean the house. That reason is enough to dispel your parents' suspicions, really.
- Wash and dry the mattress, bed linen, and all the clothes you use when your hair is infested with lice.
- Clean carpets and upholstered furniture with a vacuum cleaner to remove nits that fall from your head.
- Soak the comb and hair accessories you use in alcohol or a special shampoo for an hour.
Step 4. As a final option, let your parents know if you have tried all the methods above without success
Head lice are very contagious. Even if you think that the lice in your hair are gone, you may be able to pass them on to other family members. Sometimes, you have to be brave enough to admit that your hair is full of lice. Your parents will be able to help you get rid of them. Head lice are very difficult to get rid of on their own.
