New Year, New Rules, New…Lice?

2017 was probably the year when you had enough of head lice. Cutting your hair short, even going as far as shaving it, did you no good. Shaving offered a temporary solution but a pixie cut made the critters more noticeable!

“That’s it!” you thought, putting your foot down. With the New Year ahead, you would change yourself completely. You will come up with a foolproof plan to make the empire of critters crumble once and for all.

Except…with the new year here, you’re back to square one.

If you feel like throwing in the towel, know that we’ve all been in the same boat at least once in our lives. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that 6 to 12 million infestations occur in the U.S. every year.

And although head lice are common, most individuals know almost nothing about them! This is where the problem starts.

Common Misconceptions

Most individuals think that head lice are the result of poor hygiene. This is simply not true. Even if you wash your hair 3 times a week, you’ll still contract these pesky critters, simply because they need one thing—human blood.

They don’t care about anything else. In fact, a greasy scalp can freeze their tracks and make it difficult for them to move freely. A clean scalp allows them to roam around without restrictions.

Either way, lice don’t care for personal hygiene; they only care for human blood. With that in mind, here are a few myths regarding head lice:

They Can Fly

Unfortunately, head lice are not superheroes. They are super villains, though! They cannot fly from one head to another. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about sitting far away from someone and still contract critters.

But they can jump high. This is how they travel. They can jump almost as high as fleas so if you’re next to someone who is a victim of head lice, make sure you have your hair tied (preferably in a bun or braid) or covered.

Lice Victims are Not Victims

A lot of people believe that head lice are caused by poor hygiene and the individual being too lazy to take care of themselves. The truth is, victims of head lice have no control over infestations.

In fact, these parasites are silent attackers. Most individuals dismiss head lice as a skin rash or dandruff. It’s not until it’s too late that the problem becomes apparent. Since a female louse can lay up to 6 eggs per day, it doesn’t take long for the problem to spread. Within a month, lice victims end up dealing with hundreds of critters, all of which can be frustrating to remove alone.

Making 2018 the Year of No Lice

With 2018 here, it’s never too late to get the help you need. Don’t opt for chemical-based anti-lice products that are full of lindane and ovide (malathion). These have been classified as carcinogenic and may even lead to disabilities!

Instead, opt for a more natural solution— No, we’re not talking about home remedies. These can make your hair brittle and dry.

Opt for head lice salons. Lice treatment centers have experts who know how to take care of everything, without compromising your health and hair!

Lice Busters USA is one such service that offers natural head lice treatments in Key Biscayne and Miami Beach. From in-home treatments to home inspections, they have everything under one roof. Don’t let 2018 become the same as 2017! Take the initiative and make a change today.