Top Home Remedies for Lice You Should Avoid

When it comes to finding answers to the questions that haunt us and make us curious, we look them up online.

The world we live in is guilty of some of the most ridiculous Google searches.  But one thing is true; despite being a blessing in disguise, the digital world also has a ‘bad’ side.

In a world where anyone can gain access to the internet, no wonder there are laws for online activities and for limiting certain products being sold.

When looking up solutions online, it’s imperative to be careful. This is certainly true for lice victims because they are often preyed on due to their situation!

Here’s a list of home remedies that you should avoid (like the plague):

Hot Oil Therapy

There’s nothing like a nice spa treatment to take your worries away! However, if you’re using spa treatment for lice, there is something to worry about!

While hot oil therapy for your hair is an amazing way to get those luscious locks, it doesn’t work for removing those pesky critters!

The remedy requires you to heat oil and apply it to your hair. After this, use a shower cap for 60 minutes to ‘seal’ in the heat. This doesn’t make sense because the heat produced is not enough to kill lice, and heating oil strips it of all its minerals. You’ll most likely end up with a greasy Edward Scissorhands look (Yikes!).

Petroleum Jelly

Good luck with this one! Not only does petroleum jelly not contain any ingredients that helps get rid of lice, once you use it on your hair, have fun getting it out!

Not only does petroleum jelly get stuck to the strands of your hair, it can take up to two days to wash out (Eek!).

Salt

Not sure why salt is always listed when looking up home remedies but one thing is certain, it is not effective. Mixing salt and water, creating a paste and applying it to your mane. Not only will it make your skin itch, it can dry your scalp.

Baby Oil and Laundry Detergent

Mixing baby oil with laundry detergent and white vinegar already sounds like a deadly combo. But not for the lice; instead, for your hair and health.

Laundry detergent contains harmful chemicals that can prove to be fatal if applied directly to human scalp. If you have sensitive skin or eczema, it’s best to avoid this remedy like the plague!

Getting Rid of the Problem…Naturally!

Who says you have to give into lice and go bald? Remember that there’s a solution to everything. Sometimes we just need to search for the answers, and sometimes the answers are in front of us.

The latter is true for head lice. Lice removal services are the bane of these pesky critters. This is because they use effective, reliable, and natural treatments.

They also use special combs built with the highest quality materials available. Lice Busters USA is one such service.

We’re a lice removal specialist based in Kendall and offer reliable and natural solutions for removing head lice. In addition, we also offer in-home lice treatment services to busy individuals. Visit our Kendall treatment center or call (800) 405-8201 to book an appointment

 

How Often Should You Clean Your Hairbrush and Why?

When it comes to hairbrushes, we probably clean them once or twice a year. That is, if we remember. But the truth is, most of us don’t think about makeup or hairbrushes at all.

Sure, we clean the hairs left behind after our brushing routine. But that doesn’t make them clean. Removing hair from your brush is only one part of the cleaning process. Just like our skin needs that extra TLC, our hairbrushes do too!

The Importance of Cleaning Your Hairbrush

Most of us focus on making sure our hair is well-taken care of. While it’s important to take care of your hair and manage it accordingly, it’s also important to pay attention to your hairbrush. This is important because your brush and comb are one of the many products you use on your hair.

An unclean brush can damage your hair or lead to unwanted situations. Here’s how:

Residue of Hair Products

If you like styling your hair using hair products like hairsprays and mousse, it’s important that you clean your brush frequently. This is because you don’t want to reapply the residue left behind by these products.

Therefore, it’s important to clean your hairbrush after you’ve used these products. You can also use a tooth-comb instead of a brush when working with hair products.

Detangling Becomes Difficult

When your hairbrush is full of hair or residue, it becomes difficult to use it to detangle your hair. When you’re combing with an unclean brush, your hair will become stuck to the bristles because there’s no space.

When that happens, the opposite effect will take place. Instead of helping you get rid of knots, it will start pulling your hair. This will lead to hair fall and damaging the roots of your mane.

You’ll Contract Head Lice

If you’ve let someone use your brush and haven’t cleaned it, then it becomes possible to contract lice. Yes, that’s right. Nits and lice can get tangled up between the bristles. And because of their sesame seeds-sized body, they can go unnoticed.

Therefore, it’s important to clean your hairbrush regularly. Wash and soak it in hot water for 15 minutes every month. You can use a tooth-comb to remove the hairs from the bristle every time you use it.

It’s important to clean your hairbrush so you don’t contract head lice. But it’s also important to go for regular head lice screenings so you can prevent an infestation.

Lice Busters USA is a lice removal service in Kendall that offers reliable and natural solutions to victims of head lice. They use pesticide free products and also offer in-home lice treatment services. Visit their Kendall treatment center or call (800) 405-8201 to book an appointment.

 

(Español) Back to School Nightmares That Still Haunt Us

Sorry, this entry is only available in European Spanish.

The Right Ways Of Alerting Others Of Your Kid’s Head Lice

Expecting a lice infestation in your home compliments of your kid’s hair? These creepy little critters are sudden, come-as-you-please guests with no intention of leaving. As if this invasion is not harrowing enough, these lice will take every opportunity to attack others around your child.

As a parent troubled by your child’s head lice, you are not alone. Up to 12 million children between the ages of 3 and 12 counter head lice each year, each instance with a varying few symptoms. So if you have spotted your child troubled by the usual head-scratching, it is time to break the news of these new arrivals to other adults.

Prepare Yourself First

The social stigma attached to head lice is a prime cause for hesitance. While it is understandable that you would want to contemplate on your kid’s head lice issue, given the easy blame allotted by adults informed of this matter, it crucial to create awareness as soon as possible.

How many adults do your child meet and spend time with every day? Teachers, babysitters/ nannies, family members, neighbors – anyone who frequently comes in contact with your child should know about his or her lice.

Though it sounds like a tough ask to complete, it is important. Go the right ways about letting others know of the arrival of these pesky critters.

Report and Reassure

The word “lice” has a compelling effect on people. For such tiny creatures, lice have a powerful reach to a person’s fears. The social stigma and a slight of eeriness associated with lice can keep people from truly understanding your circumstance, so break the news gently.

Reassure them that your kid’s head lice are not a problem, that you are taking cautionary measures, and that you have conveyed the news as a means of knowledge, not panic.

Impart The Information

Once you have delivered this tricky news, share the basics of how you are working around the issue.

Adult want to know that the lice are contained and treated. You will receive mixed responses of apprehension and compassion, and you need to react well to each scenario by giving details about your lice treatment plan.

If you have asked for lice screening services in your child’s school, then encourage a fellow parent to cooperate with you. If you have opted for lice removal services, let others know of when they are done, and when your child is lice-free.

The Bottom Line

In an event of lice infestation, here are two types of people involved: one whose child has the lice, and the other who may counter those lice. Whichever side you are on, remember to be cautious and compassionate.

We provide convenient and pesticide free lice treatment in Hollywood. Visit our lice removal clinic, or call for our experts to conduct lice screening or in-home removal services.

Call us today at 800-403-5423 for more information.

 

Hair Horoscopes Are a Thing, And Women Are Going Crazy Over It!

When it comes to taking care of our hair, we resort to trying crazy things. From weird hairstyles, to trying new hair products in the market, there’s nothing we don’t do to make our beautiful mane look amazing. But when you encounter problems with dry, brittle hair, or worse, head lice, things can go downhill from there.

But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a solution to our hair woes! Here are a few things you can do to play up your hair and deal with a lice infestation:

A Super Sleek Bun

Buns are now in, especially with summer and the heat of the sun being a problem. But not only are buns effective for keeping the back of your neck cool, they’re good for covering head lice. How, you ask?

For one, when you tie your hair in a bun, you have to comb back your hair. This hides your scalp effectively. When your hair is tied in a tight bun, it acts as a wall and blocks nits and lice from manifesting themselves.

And not only that, buns are awesome and trendy!

A Pony Every Day Saves the Day!

Ponytails never go out of style. They’re convenient and they’re stylish. You can style them however you want—messy, semi-braided, high ponytails etc.

But one more thing they’re good for is taking away the burden of worrying about nits and lice. Combing back your hair and tying it high can help cover areas of your hair that have nits. Ponies are great for date nights where you don’t want your crush to find out what’s in your hair!

Loose Braids

Loose braids also help cover your scalp, and areas infested with lice and nits. You can style your hair in various types of braids—French braid, fishtail, the Dutch braid etc.

The best part is, they all help cover up nits and lice. Furthermore, you don’t have to worry about creepy crawly bugs itching your scalp. This is because the twist and knots help restrict the movement of these blood-thirsty parasites!

The last step is to call a lice removal service!

You can get rid of the problem before it becomes worse. Remember that there’s a solution to everything, and this includes head lice! By using natural products and special lice combs, lice clinics make sure to get rid of nits and lice from each strand of your hair.

We are a head lice removal service in Key Biscayne that offers free head lice screening, in-home treatments, and home inspection. We use natural products and special combs to get rid of nits and lice. Feel free to call us at (800) 405-8201 for an appointment or questions/queries!

 

Gross Hair Habits That Put Off Your Date

You know you have a problem if you can’t wear black outside your home. Scratching that itch in your scalp leads to your shoulders becoming a victim of dandruff ‘avalanche’. But in reality, that so-called avalanche is the work of the abominable ‘head lice’. And those flakes of ‘snow’ on your black shirt? They’re not actually dandruff, they’re nits.

But when you’re going on a date, you want to look your very best. Indeed, we tell ourselves that we just need to get through dinner, and we can get home to scratch that itch all we want. But some things just don’t go our way sometimes.

The last thing you want is for your date to see a creepy, crawly parasite trying to get a scoop of that delicious crème brulee! Not only is that awkward, it’s an embarrassing situation to explain. After all, lice do not make cute pets!

So, what are some gross hair habits that can ruin your perfect date? Here are a few things to avoid:

Scratching Your Head

It’s understandable that you’re itching to scratch your head. But it’s important to avoid doing just that. Not only will this lead to suspicion, it can lead to ruining your date. Sometimes we find ourselves lost in thought and grabbing whatever we can get our hands on to scratch our heads. But this can come off as grotesque.

Sliding Your Fingers Through Your Hair

Head lice can lay tricks on us and make it look like something is crawling on our forehead or our scalp. The moment you reach for your scalp and try to pick at it, you’re guaranteed to get a few awkward glances from your date!

The next thing that happens is avoiding each other’s gaze, trying to talk about the weather, and everything awkward that happens has to happen then.

Rubbing the Back of Your Neck

If it’s one thing lice victims are aware of is how lice have your back…well, the back of your neck anyway. That’s their favorite spot to hang out for their very own dates. With that said, you’ll find yourself rubbing the back of your neck, trying to shush these pesky critters.

But you don’t need to deal with these pesky critters. Getting rid of the problem before your date is the solution to your problems. How is that possible when your date is this weekend, you ask? Through lice removal services, it is!

We are a head lice removal service in Key Biscayne that offers free head lice screening, in-home treatments, and home inspection. We use natural products and special combs to get rid of nits and lice from every strand of hair. Feel free to call us at (800) 405-8201 for an appointment or questions/queries!