Head Lice Treatment

Looking for a head lice treatment can be a little confusing for some but NitWits have made it simple, developing a range of products that are free from potentially harmful pesticides. Our products use natural active ingredients such as Eucalyptus Oil and Melaleuca Oil which work very effectively to eradicate head lice, while being gentle on children’s skin. Find out where you can buy NitWits Natural.

Successful head lice treatment for nits and lice relies on a 3-step process that is: Treat, Comb and Defend – 3 steps to Win the fight against nits!

Step 1. Treat
A head lice treatment is designed to either suffocate the lice or interfer with the lice' central nervous system, causing paralysis and eventually death.  The treatment should cover the entire scalp (as the adolesent nymphs live directly on the scalp) and all of hair and be left for approximately 30 minutes. Massage the treatment into the scalp and hair for five minutes to ensure the treatment cream or foam penetrates the head lice and then you’ll need to comb.

There are a myriad of head lice treatment on the market these days, natural head lice treatment and chemical based treatments. Head lice are forming a resistance to chemical based head lice treatment, studies have shown the effectiveness of these head lice treatment dropping from 95% to near 60%.

Step 2. Comb
Combing is probably the most important step in the fight against nits as there is no other way to remove the head lice and eggs from the scalp. Some products may suggest removing these with your fingers, however, it is best to use a specialised comb to ensure complete removal. Eggs that are left in the hair will hatch in 7 – 10 days and breed a new generation of head lice.

Combing can take some time depending on the hair. Girls with long thick hair will need some patients as combing can take some time when done properly – short, thin hair will usually be a much quicker process.

The hair should be divided into 4cm sections and, using the metal teeth of the comb, run the comb from the root of the hair to the tip. After every comb wipe off the head lice and eggs on to a tissue and repeat until every strand of hair has been combed. Successful head lice removal will stop the head lice life cycle.

It is recommended that you repeat the head lice treatment and combing process again in 7-10 days to ensure you have removed all head lice and their eggs.

Hot tip: Use a conditioner or detangler to help unlock knots and make the combing process easier.

Step 3. Defend
Don’t wait for an infestation or even an outbreak in your school, look to protect your children from head lice. Be vigilant and check for head lice in your children’s hair regularly. NitWits studies have shown that over 85% of people would consider head lice prevention.

Using a defence spray daily can ward off head lice, avoiding a potential infestation and saving you the hassle of a complete head lice treatment.

Find out more about NitWits Natural head lice products.



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