Can You Get Lice With A Buzz Cut?

As parents, one of the worst things that can happen is getting a call from your child’s school, requesting that you do not send your child until every nit and louse from their hair has been taken care of.

And while the problem can be difficult to deal with, our first instinct is to shave our kid’s hair. It’s either that or a buzz cut. This is especially true when it comes to boys, with most mothers not wanting to sacrifice their princess’s luscious hair.

However, a common question that pops is, “Can you get rid of head lice with a buzz cut?”

We’ve looked into the problem and here’s what we’ve found:

Lice Aren’t Affected by the Length of Hair

It’s sad but true. Head lice aren’t affected by the length of your child’s hair. Short hair, long hair, thick or thin hair, it doesn’t matter. This is because what they’re really after is your child’s blood!

In addition, lice only need to take up ¼ of the space in our strands. This means that no matter what type of haircut you give your child, the problem will still remain. And while sometimes it can help reduce the number of nits and lice in the hair, the number soon increases and you’re back to square one.

This is because one female louse can lay up to 10 eggs a day. The nits then hatch within 6 days, and after a week, they start laying their own eggs. This means that within a month, you’re dealing with hundreds of critters roaming freely in your child’s hair.

So, here is the problem: lice don’t care about the length of your child’s hair. Therefore, a buzz cut will not work.

If you’re thinking of shaving your child’s hair, here’s another problem: shaving doesn’t guarantee that lice will come back.

You need a solution that can help get rid of the problem naturally, without compromising your child’s safety.

How Lice Salons Can Help

If you’ve been investing in over-the-counter lice products or home remedies, it’s time to stop. OTC products contain harmful chemicals such as lindane and malathion that are known for being carcinogenic and harmful to humans.

Lice salons help treat the problem naturally, without compromising on your child’s safety. Furthermore, the combs they use are created specifically to help remove nits and lice from each strand of hair.

These combs don’t break your child’s hair or damage the scalp by scrapping it. The anti-lice products used are also safe for using on your child’s scalp. The result is lice-free hair without any damage.

At Lice Busters USA, you don’t have to worry about having to deal with pesky critters anymore! We offer natural lice removal treatments and services in Pembroke Pines and Hollywood. Our services include in-home treatments, home inspection and free head lice screening to make everything easier for you and your child!

Feel free to call us at (800) 405-8201to book an appointment today!