Head Lice In Kids: Not Bad Parenting, Just Bad Luck

If you are a parent of a child who has contracted lice, you are likely familiar with the anxiety of potentially impending disdain of other adults. The usual accusations of being careless in your child’s hygiene habits, the condition of living environment and other aspects become hard to escape.

The most laughable yet saddening fact is that none of these accusations are actually viable in the case of these critters. Although human head lice have existed pretty much since the inception of their hosts, the particulars of how they spread around are not conveyed as much as they should be.

Lice Laments

See, lice do not care about “social classes”. They are not concerned with where a child lives, how they live. They do not care about the attention these children receive from their parent with regard to healthcare. They especially do not you care what a child’s hair is like.

Lice need two things to survive: shelter and nutrition. They need the blood to energize their tiny sesame seed-sized anatomies, and multiply in numbers through producing nits.

Clean, messy, straight, curly, brushed, tangled – every mass of locks is a viable candidate for a head lice infestation, providing the owner of these locks is alive and well. A child with head lice is amongst millions others who contract these critters for no reason other than an unfortunate head-to-head-contact.

It is time to put an end to the blame game, and provide some respite to the already anxious parents.

• The right way to go about approaching a parent concerned with their child’s head lice is to impart compassion and understanding. Share your own insight of any past lice encounters, and give advice if required.

 

• For parents, it is important that you reassure yourself, and do not panic. Children observe your response to an issue, and their head lice should not be a negative factor, but simply a minor trouble to be dealt with wisely.

 

• It is okay for a child to engage in their usual activities but advice them to not make any head-to-head contact with others till their lice are removed. It is wise to inform your child’s school, since children are likely to contract lice from someone in their class. A lice screening is an effective way of catching a lice outbreakin a school.

Get professional help in eliminating your child’s critter companions. Steer clear of harsh pesticides and toxins in over-the-counter products, and go for the manual and natural techniques of lice removal services.

At Lice Busters USA, we provide exceptional head lice treatments in Miami and other locations in Florida, including Broward and Kendall.

Visit our any of our lice clinics, or contact our experts at (800) 405-8201 for a lice-busting appointment.

 

Lice On The Loose: Leaving Them Be Is NOT A Solution

“Lice go far away and never return!”

If only saying that was simply enough to ward away those pesky critters off your head. The world would have been a happier, more peaceful place if willing the lice away was all it took to eradicate the problem.

Unfortunately, lice have a pretty loving relationship with your locks once they latch on and burrow in. And why wouldn’t they? Your scalp is a pleasant place for them to seek shelter; all while being provided with a hefty supply of blood, bites away from fulfilling their nutritional needs.

Negligence: Not An Option

Problem is: most people do not grasp this problematic concept. Despite eeriness and the itch of head lice, and the spread of these critters to others around them, appropriate action is ignored.

If you truly believe that you and your head lice will grow apart without help, you will be waiting for a long time.

Or worse, you opt for the wrong means of removing these critters. Home remedies are too mild against lice, too harsh against hair. Merely imparting a placebo effect of sorts, those age-old tidbits will likely fail to relieve your hair of its annoying residents.

Going for over the counter pesticides is not a recommended course of lice treatments. Lice today have developed a resistance against general parasite killers.

You can’t be lackadaisical with head lice. They are far too smart and sneaky.

When it comes to combating head lice, make sure to opt for expert help.

• Lice screenings are wise way to start off on detecting lice before they have had a chance to distribute hundreds of nits amongst your locks. An adult louse is actually capable of laying 5 to 6 eggs per day for 30 days, colonizing widely in a matter of few weeks.
• Make sure to keep your lice to yourself. Hair tightly tied back into a bun or braid, or covered with a beanie or a headscarf, works well in limiting the spread of these critters.
• Next up, go for a lice removal services, and make an appointment at a treatment facility. All it takes is a methodical one-day service, encompassed of expert high-grade combing and safe, natural products that keep your hair safe… and you and your lice part ways.
• If discretion is your concern, then opt for in-home lice removalservices. Lice specialists are proficient in respecting their client’s privacy needs. Additionally, they provide home inspection services, which includes going through your bedding, sofas and other similar belongings with a fine toothcomb to quarantine and eliminate any critters or nits.

At Lice Busters USA, we provide effective lice treatments, both in our lice clinic or through a visit to our clients’ homes. Our services are available throughout Broward, Kendall, Miami and Plantation.

Contact our experts at (800) 405-8201 to book a lice treatment appointment today!

 

 

  

Lice VS Social Life

Communication is the key to successful relationships. Without interaction, most of us are often left feeling empty inside. Sharing our day with our friends, taking snapshots of things we enjoy and having heart-to-heart conversations is what makes our lives a little easier. Especially during a tough day at work, you need a friend to lighten the burden afterwards.

For most of us, our friends are like family. They are the people we interact with on an almost daily basis, the ones we tease and the ones we share our deepest, darkest secrets with.

So, when you’re struggling with a lice infestation, how do you let your friends know? It’s obvious that, it’s social suicide. On one hand, you have friends with whom you want to share things with, and on the other hand, there’s the dilemma of risking your social life.

You feel that sooner or later the cat will be out of the bag and you will be the odd one out. An outcast amongst your friends, being the victim of head lice can be difficult.

That kind of scenario is what gets most lice victims to take desperate measurements. To regain normalcy in their lives, they often end up taking the shaving-your-head route or opting for homemade remedies.

But the moment you start using homemade remedies, your hair starts falling apart. Your scalp is itchier, your hair is a frizzy mess, looking like a poodle.

When that doesn’t work, out of desperation, you go for everything labeled ‘anti-lice’ in department stores. You throw in every product that looks like it will work into the cart.

After using each and every product over the course of a few weeks, you feel like throwing in the towel. Not only were they not effective, the harsh chemicals made your hair fall out in clumps.

The worst part is, the lice combs that come with these products broke before they even went through your hair. The last thing you want is to shave your head but you just might do it.

Before you throw in the towel, know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Not all hope is lost.

With the help of a lice removal service, you can get your hair back to the way it was before this dark period in your life. Head lice treatment centers use natural products and special combs to take care of the job.

We are a lice treatment service, based in Miami Beach. We utilize natural products and special combs to take care of your lice woes—strand by strand. We also offer in-home treatments, as well as home inspections.

Call us at (800) 405-8201 for more information.

 

Millennial Problems: Selfies Could be Spreading Lice!

Lately, there’s been a buzz on social media about how selfies are spreading lice. On the surface, it looks like another gimmick created by the media to grab attention but, it really makes you wonder: is that really true?

And while the connection seems ridiculous, most individuals don’t even realize when they contract lice. There’s a perception that lice can “fly” and jump as high as fleas. But in reality, they can do neither. The way lice travel is by crawling at a fast pace, making it easier for them to infest another person while taking selfies.

While that shouldn’t stop us from spending time with loved ones and posting on social media, it’s still a problem that needs a solution. One would wonder how you can tell if someone you know has lice. The problem is that unless you spot a pesky, sesame seeds-sized critter, there’s no certain way of knowing. Do you wear a beanie or a hat while taking a picture? This doesn’t always work during the summers.

The problem isn’t selfies. The problem lies in the way we take pictures. But should we stop taking them? There’s no reason for that. Instead it’s best to take care of our luscious mane and prevent an infestation from occurring in the first place.

Preventing an Infestation

There are a couple of measurements you can take to prevent a lice infestation. Some of these include:

Tying Your Hair

When in the presence of a group or crowd, make sure to tie up your hair. This will ensure your hair’s safety because when you comb your hair back, it becomes a shield. It acts as armor against pesky critters who want to invade your hair.

It keeps them from going inside your hair and creating a ‘nest.’ When you wear braids, it becomes difficult for lice to crawl straight.

Head Lice Screenings

Lice removal services offer head lice screenings to help detect unnoticed lice and nits. This helps prevent the problem from becoming worse and stops the lice from spreading further. In addition, quick action helps address the problem in its early stages, making it easier to eliminate.

Home Inspections

Lice treatment centers also offer home inspections. They identify areas that need to be treated and quarantined. In addition, they clean the beds, pillows and bed sheets to ensure there are no more head lice.

At Lice Busters USA, we use natural products and special combs to effectively handle the job. If you’re looking for a lice treatment service in Orlando, call us at (800) 405-8201 for further information.

 

 

 

Post Head Lice Treatment: Hair Care Advice

If you’ve been a victim of a lice infestation before, you’re aware of the social consequences that follow. Your social life plummets and goes down the drain, and you’re labeled as that one person with lice.

Either of the two things happen: people you know avoid you or you avoid people. More

Playground Parasites: Lice and Their Obsession With Kids

Think about a louse for a second. One pesky critter, roaming freely in the strands of your hair, doing what it pleases. Now think about that louse meeting another louse in the strands of your hair.  They then multiply until there are a hundreds of them, turning from one louse to lice.

Just thinking about lice probably made you scratch your head. Imagine a hundred or thousands of them living off your blood, building nests on your scalp and their grandchildren—still in their ‘cocoon’—clinging to the fibers of your hair. More

Combing Through the Problem: Why You Need Professional Lice Removal Services and Not DIYs

Lice infestations are the bane of our existence. Not only do they affect our social life, they’re hard to get rid of because of their stubborn nature. Once an individual has been affected by lice, it can be difficult to address the problem alone because of the occurrence of re-infestations.

Those who have never had lice before can struggle, not knowing where to begin and what to do. The first instinct of every victim is to browse the internet for solutions. Unfortunately, this leads to taking desperate measures to get rid of the problem.

Many victims fall prey to marketing gimmicks by fraudulent companies that offer ‘anti-lice’ products online. These products are laden with chemicals that result in hair loss and damage to the scalp.

Many websites also market ‘home remedies’ that are ineffective. Some of these ingredients can act as nutrients for lice, making the problem worse. They can render your hair and scalp greasy, leading to an easy way for lice to cling to the scalp and hairs.

The Problems with Anti-Lice Products Found in Department Stores

Another problem that comes into the spotlight is anti-lice products found in department stores. These products are not only ineffective, they use harsh ingredients that can ruin your hair. They’re marketed as affordable and reliable solutions but in reality, there is a dark side to them.

They’re created using cheap, low-quality ingredients that are often times marketed as ‘natural’ products. But these products are far from natural. They’re toxic and often times, the “medical” anti-lice bottles are full of harsh chemicals that have nothing to do with medicated oils.

Another popular method of removing lice is using ‘lice combs’ found at stores. However, these combs are made from cheap, low-quality plastic materials and have harsh tips. The tips of the comb scrape away the skin of the scalp, resulting in damage.

The Benefits of Professional Lice Removal Services

It can be difficult not knowing where to look when you’re facing a lice infestation. Since DIYs and anti-lice products are a no-zone, most individuals feel that shaving their head is the only solution. But dealing with lice does not have to be difficult. Through professional lice removal services, the process can become simpler. Lice clinics offer natural lice treatments, with products and special combs that take out the lice and nits, strand by strand.

We are a professional lice treatment center in Miami. We hire certified professionals to get the job done and also offer in-home treatments and free head lice screenings. If you’re struggling with lice, feel free to call us at (800) 405-8201 for further details.

The Many Times We’ve Taken Our Hair for Granted

When it comes to beauty products and the latest fashion trends, we’re all for investing in them. From purchasing the latest makeup kits, lipsticks and body care products, to getting that new designer dress—we’re all fashion-conscious.

But one of the most important areas of our body we often times forget to take care of is our hair.

We’re so busy with our lives that we wake up, brush our hair and tie it up in a messy bun—not wanting to deal with the hassle of styling it. We firmly believe that nothing will happen to our hair if we deal with it at a later time. Not only is this untrue, when we put off taking care of our hair, we’re shocked with an unimaginable problem: lice infestation.

Got Lice?

Dealing with lice can be problematic, especially since these pesky critters are stubborn and refuse to leave. And when that happens, trying to get rid of them from every strand of our hair becomes our top priority.

The Nightmare That Follows DIY Remedies and Products 

Homemade remedies that are often posted online, promising to get rid of the problem are gimmicks. Not only are these remedies ineffective, they are laden with harsh chemicals that damage your scalp. This can lead to hair loss and permanent thinning of hair.

Furthermore, another problem that occurs is when desperate individuals fall prey to those anti-lice products found in the corner of department stores. With aesthetically-appealing packaging, promising slogans and affordable prices, these products have slowly crept into the ‘household’ items’ shelf in stores. This means that it is marketed as ‘safe’ for children.

But instead of helping lice victims, the products have the same effects has their homemade counterparts. Full of chemicals, damage to the scalp is unavoidable and not surprising. Lice combs found in department stores are also to blame for hair loss as they’re made using cheap materials. These plastic combs have harsh teeth that tug and pull the hairs. They also scrape the skin from the scalp, leading to wounds that make it easier for lice to latch onto.

The Advantages of Hiring a Professional Lice Removal Service 

When it comes to your hair, it’s understandable that you want a quick and easy way to get rid of head lice. However, pouring harmful chemicals in your mane can lead to thinning of your hair and permanent damage. Shaving your head is also not a solution since the problem can come back.

Lice removal services are the key to getting rid of the problem. Using natural products and special combs, lice clinics are the bane of head lice. They not only handle the job professionally, they address it strand by strand—removing both nits and lice.

We are a head lice treatment center in Miami. If you are struggling with head lice, we offer free head lice screenings, as well as in-home treatments. Call (800) 405-8201 for further details.