Headlice (merged)

Chell

There is info about the coconut oil method here:

http://www.summernaturals.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=286

It works a treat.

HalfPint

Hiya,

I had loads of problems with headlice in my daughter's hair until 2 years ago, when I moved house and schools! I would just get her clear and then find her re-infected 3 weeks later. Since moving to the South West, she has had them once in 2 years. Constant re-infection can come from school or local friends and unfortunately there isn't much you can do except treat regularly.

I tried everything and found the best to be Tea Tree shampoo and conditioner and regular combing with a metal toothed nit comb. I combed her hair through every 3rd night and managed to keep things under control, if not relatively clear.

Wash hair with tea tree shampoo, rinse then lather on loads of tea tree conditioner, detangle hair with a detangling combe then comb through with metal nit comb, then rinse thoroughly. Do this every 3 nights and I guarantee you will keep your child relatively lice free. The lice hate tea tree which helps prevent reinfestation. Buy the cheapest tea tree shampoo and conditioner you can find as lice dont care about price :rotfl: and it works as well as expensive stuff. Avoid using the chemical treatments, most lice are now immune and it's less effective. Last tip - if hair is long, plait it, it does help honest!

It's hard work but really helps - and good luck. hope I've helped in some way.

Laura x

irishesman

I agree with the teatree shampoo and conditioner. Worked a treat with our eldest, and we never saw them in our youngest and I assue that it prevented her getting infected. Also we tied back their hair into plaits etc

Hope it helps

nickyhutch

Get some Hedrin, new treatment, suffoctes the little b*&^%$£s - really works!

patchwork_cat

In my experience Hedrin is not 100%. The nitty gritty does work, but I think that it can be a bit harsh on hair.

Carrera74

I had really bad problems when my daughter was at primary school and tried every lotion and potion going. The only way we managed to get rid of them was to wet comb every single night for 3 weeks and then every other couple of days then each week. You need to break the cycle because those awful little things end up being immune to whatever you put on your hair.

I'm itching now!

Rachie_B

my youngest came home with visitors last wed,just before we were due to go on holiday <sigh>

we use nitty gritty but the coconut oil tip is fab ,thanks id never thought to use that before

we also use the tea tree shampoo & conditioner

Leigh-Anne_60

I have used both Hedrin & Full marks to no avail - Just ended up going back to the conditioner/combing tecnique. Also since last infection have bought a Head Lice Repellant Leave in spray - This is made with tea tree & lavender and seems to be doint the job!! I got this off ebay

Good luck to you - it really is the most frustating issue with young kids!! :mad:

LA

tigger115

Thanks for all your replies! Combing method it is then!

Mrs_B_12

I bought the Nittygritty comb last week and WOW! I can't belive how many eggs it got out in each comb through. Really pleased with this, I've tried so many other things, including the electric comb and normal wet combing with and without natural conditioners that I was beginning to think I'd never find anything that works.