Posts Tagged ‘super lice’
Lice In Hair
How to Spot Head Lice: What to Look for at the Root of the Hair Head lice—just the phrase alone can make your scalp start to itch. But if you or someone in your household might be dealing with these tiny pests, it’s important to know exactly what to look for and where. What Are…
Read MoreLice Shampoo
Why Lice Treatment Shampoos Are Failing: The Rise of Super Lice and the Hidden Dangers of Pesticide Exposure For decades, over-the-counter (OTC) lice treatment shampoos have been the go-to solution for desperate parents battling infestations. Marketed as quick, easy, and effective, these products once offered relief from the persistent itch and social stigma of head…
Read MoreHead Lice Pictures
One of the toughest thing about head lice (for non-professionals) is actually spotting it. Many people think that head lice along with their eggs are white when in fact lice and nits, the eggs, range from beige to dark brown in color. Lice bugs are about the size of a sesame seed when fully grown,…
Read MoreHow hard is it to get rid of lice?
Being in the lice removal industry for over a decade at this point I’ve learned a few things! Head lice are extremely hard to eradicate for the layperson. Most clients have home treated 2-3 times prior to calling us for help, essentially throwing in the towel. So, why is lice so difficult to get rid…
Read MoreWhat dissolves lice egg glue?
An interesting fact that people don’t know about the glu that holds nits (lice eggs) on the hair shaft is that the makeup of the excretion is identical to the makeup of hair. There is nothing on the market that can safely dissolve lice egg glue without damaging the hair as well and the only…
Read MoreCan men catch lice and does testosterone repel lice?
We love this question! The short answer here is a resounding YES. Contrary to popular belief, men and boys can get lice just as easily as women and girls do! Furthermore, men and boys that have been exposed to lice either by a friend or family member should absolutely get screened to avoid missing the…
Read MoreHow long after lice do I have to wait to treat it?
Great question (and popular)! After catching lice, there is absolutely no need to wait to start treatment wether its a professional service or handling it at home. The truth is that the sooner you get on a treatment regimen, the less likely it is that lice will infest other household members or ghet to a…
Read MoreWhy is head lice so itchy?
One sign that you’re infested with lice is itchiness. While this can be an uncomfortable symptom, its actually only present in about half of the people who are infested.Many people assume that lice itch is caused by the bugs crawling around, but its actually caused by a reaction to the bites.Just like with mosquito bites,…
Read MoreWhy is head lice so common?
Lice is very common in children and in turn, parents who catch it from their kids! While finding out that these little parasites have infested your beloved family can be stress inducing, the good news is that lice don’t make you sick, don’t spread disease, and are really just considered a nuisance. The reason that…
Read MoreWhy is head lice so hard to get rid of?
As a lice professional, we get asked this question all the time! The fact is that in order to be effective enough to get rid of lice in one short sitting like we do, it takes intensive training, years of experience, major attention to detail, AND gusto!! Seriously though, home treating lice is very difficult…
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