Head lice are a problem that plagues many families with school-age children. Lice pass easily between children, who tend to share combs, barrettes, and headgear, and then pass to the family which is in close contact with the child. Without proper treatment, head lice infestations quickly become virulent and difficult to control. While we all want an “easy” solution to head lice infestation, it takes a several-stage process to achieve ideal results. Lice removal does not have to be difficult, but it does take patience and the right products in order to be effective.

Head lice live on the human scalp and pass between humans in close contact. Even touching heads briefly can allow lice to travel from one head to another. For this reason, head lice infestations can proceed rapidly and affect many children in close quarters, such as a classroom. Teaching children to avoid close contact and never share hair products may help to prevent infestations, but this does not always work. If your child ends up with head lice despite your best efforts, a natural product for removal of lice may be the answer.

Removal of Lice

Removing lice involves three steps that must all be followed for effective results. First, the adult lice must be killed or neutralized. Second, the nits must be removed. Third, the environment must be treated. To remove lice, all three steps must be addressed, or the infestation will likely recur.
A natural lice removal product uses all-natural ingredients rather than harsh pesticides. Head Lice Doctors uses a gentle, effective chemical combination from botanical extracts. This product neutralizes the nervous system of adult lice, making them easy to kill. Removal of lice and nits is accomplished by combing the hair thoroughly.

Removing lice is only the first step in this process. The “nits,” or eggs laid by the lice, attach tightly to the hair shaft. In order to remove the nits, a preventative oil is applied. This releases the sticky substance that attaches the nits, making them easy to comb out. Another treatment may be necessary in a week to ten days to remove lice and eggs that survived the first treatment.

Treatment of the environment should include washing all clothing and bedding in hot water. Bedding or clothing which cannot be washed can be sealed in an airtight plastic bag or container for a week to kill all insects. The entire living area, including bedrooms, should also be vacuumed carefully.