how much tea tree oil for lice prevention

Ok, so I am a little paranoid!! I read you can spray diluted tea tree oil on DC head for lice prevention. I did an internet search but all that I found is how much to put in shampoo. I am looking to dilute in water to spray on DD hair before she goes to playschool. Anyone know how many drops per how many ounces of water?

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Originally Posted by drako

Ok, so I am a little paranoid!! I read you can spray diluted tea tree oil on DC head for lice prevention. I did an internet search but all that I found is how much to put in shampoo. I am looking to dilute in water to spray on DD hair before she goes to playschool. Anyone know how many drops per how many ounces of water?

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I read 12 drops in a bottle of shampoo/water/detangler, but the article I saw didn't mention drops per ounce of liquid.

I put 2-3 drops on my finger from the bottle and rub behind the kids' ears and brush my hands over their heads with it when I feel lice paranoid :).

[I also bought a Terminator comb from amazon to have in the house just in case - so if we ever do get hit with the bugs I can take ASAP action on them]

Neem oil is good too. I add Neem and Tea Tree oils to a spray in detangler.

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Originally Posted by ahisma

Neem oil is good too. I add Neem and Tea Tree oils to a spray in detangler.

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Which detangler do you use? (I know that part probably isn't about lice prevention, just interested in what's good). Thanks,

How do you mask the smell of the neem oil? I can't stomach it (sorry if TMI).