Getting rid of head lice with or without a head lice comb has never been a simple decision but now there is a new treatment that could be the answer to many parents prayers.
Of course it is probably every parent's dream to throw away their head lice comb or nit comb in favour of a quick and easy treatment but, as head lice and nits seem to be developing a resistance to high street synthetic lice treatments the natural, non-toxic alternative called Nit-Nurse could be the answer.
Do You Still Need That Head Lice Comb?
It's true that some synthetic lice treatment products have been found not only to contain potentially harmful toxins but are now only around 30% effective, as head lice have built up a resistance to them. As if that isn’t bad enough news they often only remove lice – leaving behind their live eggs that hatch leading to re-infestation. But a synthetic 'pesticide' based treatment is not necessarily the only solution.
Not Surprisingly Many Don't Want To See a Return To The Head Lice Comb
Using head lice combs is certainly the oldest method to get rid of head lice; a method that dates back to the Ancient Egyptians. Even if you use a synthetic lice treatment product or lice shampoo, you still need to use a head lice comb as it is the only way to remove the eggs, or nits as they are more commonly known, from the hair. Yet to be effective the head lice comb must be used very thoroughly which takes time and patience. This is because the eggs are “glued” to the hairshaft, making it difficult to get rid of lice.
That's why many parents and professionals are choosing Nit-Nurse. It's special blend of natural oils not only eradicates the adult head lice but also dissolves the 'glue' that nits excreet to attach themselves to the hair shaft, making them much easier to remove, many will fall off naturally, the rest can be easily removed with the free head lice comb provided.
Is a Head Lice Comb The Best Way To Get Rid Of Nits?
Firstly, it is important to know what to look for when using a head lice comb. These images of head lice and nits show quite clearly what you need to look out for.
Removal of the lice egg, or nit as it is commonly known, is the most important aspect of head lice control and using a proper lice comb is the key to this especially when using a natural head lice treatment.
Metal lice combs are now becoming more popular as their stiff teeth and narrow slots will effectively crush and remove nits. However, they can be very time consuming to use, which is not good when children are involved!
When using any type of lice comb missing only a few tiny lice will be enough to start the infestation all over again.
The Robi Comb is a high tec alternative in which the Robi lice comb works by emitting a soft, high pitched hum. When the teeth trap live lice the humming stops, indicating that live lice are still present. The Robi lice comb can get rid of lice by electrocuting them. However, on the down side the Robi Comb™ will not detect eggs and so can’t be used to completely get rid of head lice.
So whilst using lice combs is most definitely the oldest solution to eradicating head lice, it is also the most labourious and unless great care and patience is exercised the eggs (nits) are likely to be missed and re-infestation occur.
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That's Why We Recommend Natural, Non-Toxic Nit-Nurse
