Straight hair   . Laurel also offers wonderful properties for the hair and is able to make it softer and smoother. Cook bay leaves in water for 20 minutes, then apply to your hair as a compress before using shampoo.

Dandruff and hair loss   . A rinse with bay leaf tea is one of the best remedies for dandruff and hair loss. Bay leaf stimulates blood circulation in the scalp, promoting hair regrowth. Apply it immediately after washing your hair.

Shinier hair   . Laurel tea helps make hair slightly darker, giving it brown and shiny highlights. Apply it for 15 minutes before rinsing with water only.

Against   lice Bay leaves are also very effective against lice. Cook 50 grams of bay leaves in 400 ml of water until the liquid has reduced by half. Drain, let cool and apply to hair for about 3 hours before rinsing.

Insect repellent   . Mosquitoes and flies hate the smell of bay leaves and stay away from them. You can sprinkle bay leaves around your home or apply a few drops of bay oil to busy areas or entry points for these pesky insects.