Detection

It’s important to know what to look for and how to find lice and/or nits.

How to do a visual head check

• Check clean, dry hair in sunlight or bright indoor light.
• Inspect small sections of hair 1/4″ – 2″ from the scalp.
• Look for tiny, unmovable, teardrop-shaped nits, varying from cream to brown, on hair shaft.
• If any nits or bugs are found or suspected, call us for a Head Check 856-334-5591 .
• Check weekly.

How to do a combing head check – For a more thorough search

• Check damp or towel-dried hair that is free of tangles.
• Section hair by clipping hair on top of the head, leaving 3-4” of hair down in the back at the nape of the neck.
• Very gently, scrape the nit comb along the scalp, dragging the comb all the way to the end of the hair shaft. Comb in 4 directions.
• Wipe the metal nit comb clean on a white paper towel after every few strokes.
• Inspect paper towel for nits or lice. If you’re not sure what you’re finding, we’ll inspect it for you. Learn more about Nit Support).
• Let the next 3-4” of hair down. Continue combing and wiping the comb on the paper towel. Complete throughout the head. This should take 5-10 minutes.
• If you find lice or anything questionable, call us for a Head Check 856-334-5591.
• Check weekly.

If you find even 1 nit:

• Treat properly using safe and effective products.
• Launder items that have been worn as well as linens that have been used. Just put items into the dryer on hot for 30 minutes, vacuum cloth items or put aside for 2-3 days.
• Communicate with your community, car pools, play dates, school, teams, family and friends that you have lice.
• Relax! Lice are harmless, just a nuisance. They have been around a long time. You will get rid of them.

Be wary of OTC products that contain pesticides, as lice have grown resistant. Our product are non toxic and pesticide free.