Head Lice Treatment
Treating Lice Safely and Naturally
The National Pediculosis Association believes that the mechanical (manual) removal is the safest and most effective way to remove nits and lice. Our head lice treatment does not use chemicals and we do not sell any products claiming to eradicate lice. We use natural products to aid in the manual removal of lice, nits and eggs.
Over-the-counter shampoos containing peremthrin may kill live lice, but not always. Strains of peremthrin-resistant lice are becoming more and more common. Children under the age of two, people with asthma, allergies, seizures, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their physician before applying these shampoos to treat lice. These shampoos do not kill eggs under the age of four days, so manual removal is still the most effective lice treatment
According to Harold George Scott, Ph.D., Board Certified Entomologist, "Resistance is a reflection of populations undergoing selection to produce survival of the fittest. Resistance does not occur all at once. It develops over time in louse populations, so, in any particular location, both resistant and nonresistant populations may exist. This can cause much confusion, because pediculicides that work one day fail to work the next." Therefore, relying on pediculicides alone may fail to eliminate head lice.
Working with Biology to Treat Lice
Making decisions about treating head lice is best approached with an understanding of the biology of the louse. When exploring lice treatment options, consider the life-cycle of the head louse and when they're most vulnerable. Adult head lice are able to lay eggs as soon as they reach full size and continue doing so for their entire 30-day life span, resulting in as many as 100 nits per louse. This means that even if you get rid of all the adults, there will be plenty of viable nits and immature nymphs to take their place and repeat the cycle if they are not removed as well during the initial lice treatment process.
However, the news isn't all bad. Head lice feed on human blood and will quickly die without their food source. Because of this, you can get rid of lice that have infected stuffed animals, clothes and bedding by tightly enclosing them in a plastic bag for two weeks. This ensures all the eggs will hatch and subsequently starve.
In short, the most effective head lice treatment is diligent killing and/or removal of all head lice life stages as soon as possible.
Hair Whisperers Makes Treating Lice Simple and Affordable
We offer lice treatment during convenient hours, including nights and weekends. Because we charge by hour and not by the person, getting your entire family checked is easy! We'll get your kids back in school and get you back to your routine.
Our lice removal services include:
- Full service treatment in the comfort of your own home
- Guaranteed head lice and nit removal
- Organic, non-toxic products and methods
- Manual nitpicking for thorough removal*
- Flexible scheduling, night and weekend appointments
- No additional products to purchase
*We are pleased to announce that Hair Whisperers is now the exclusive Southern California distributor for LouseBuster™. Read more about the benefits and potential risks or call us for more information
We strive to offer our customers safe, non-toxic lice treatment options to get rid of both lice and nits without the use of potentially harmful over-the-counter or prescription products.
Call (800) 319-8751 to get rid of lice today!
Hair Whisperers realizes treating lice is only one step when a family is invaded by a head lice infestation. Our site offers tips on how to treat and clean your home after a lice outbreak, simple tips to help prevent head lice, and a checklist on what families should do after a child or family member has been diagnosed with an active case of head lice.
Call (310) 990-1654 for details about our lice treatment, and let us help you get rid of lice with our safe, natural and professional head lice removal service. In addition to in-home lice treatment appointments, we offer professional on-site lice screenings at schools in and around Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties.
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