How can i get rid of nits forever?

Are you tired of the never-ending battle against nits? Those small parasites that just love to live in your hair and suck your blood. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how to get rid of nits forever. Keep reading to find out more!

Understanding Nits

Before diving into the ways of getting rid of them, let’s first understand what they are. Nits are the eggs laid by female head lice. They attach themselves firmly to human hair shafts with a glue-like substance secreted by the female louse.

Once hatched, it takes about 9-10 days for them to mature into adult lice capable of reproducing again. So if left unchecked, an infestation can quickly become a recurring problem.

Common Myths About Nits

There are many myths surrounding nits that have led people astray when trying to get rid of them. Here are some popular ones:

Myth #1: Shaving Your Head Will Get Rid Of Them

This is probably one of the most common myths about nits. While trimming or shaving off all your hair might seem like a quick solution, it won’t necessarily solve the problem entirely.

Since nits stick so tightly onto hair strands next to your scalp rather than directly onto your skin (fun fact!), simply cutting off long locks won’t be enough as there would still be nit-covered short hairs remaining behind.

Myth #2: Heat Styling Tools Can Kill All The Lice & Their Eggs

Using heating tools regularly may help eliminate adult lice and maybe even kill nymphs (recently hatched young). Unfortunately though for your zap happy-plan, heat styling cannot reliably kill off their stubborn little insures – ie; leftover resistant eggs (a UK study showed 34% eggs survived a straightener up to 230 degrees for five minutes).

Proven Ways of Getting Rid of Nits

Without further ado, let’s take a look at some proven methods that have been known to help get rid of nits:

Method #1: Applying Essential Oils

Certain essential oils such as tea tree oil, lavender oil, and peppermint oil are effective insecticides, naturally. These strong smelling substances can kill lice if applied correctly.

The best way to use essential oils is by adding them diulted into shampoo or carrier oil & leaving the solution in place without washing off for at least an hour after applying it.

Method #2: Manual Removal

As frustrated as you may already be; nit treatment requires patience since physically removing adult lice and their egg-nests with a specialized comb is often one of the most reliable ways to eradicate them completely avoiding any recurrence!

Here’s how: Start washing your hair with conditioner (leave it on the hair), then use ONLY fine-tooth metal or plastic combs like ‘LICE MEISTER’ while pulling out any clumped/ entangled hairs. Make sure you continue rinsing after every comb-through session until all forms eggs are gone AND NO live nits remain.

One pro-tip from Combing expert Sandy Burmingham – “Combing DRY HAIR before undetaking manual removal can make the procedure much more successful.” Don’t forget – Regular inspections till they’re gone usually required alongside using this method (which none will guarantee will work first time) particularly if resistance forming eggs/nymphs exist.

Method #3: Chemical Treatments

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Other Tips to Keep in Mind

  • Clean bedding linens regularly

Avoid wearing clothes used during infestation periods.

Wash brushes, combs, clips frequently

Don’ts

Keep away from chemical treatments for carpet, toys, or mattresses. They are usually ineffective and pose health risks.

Do not use lice-killing products such as permethrin with petroleum jelly at the same time — it could be toxic.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are many ways to get rid of nits forever if treated appropriately.
Continue using any recommended method (or combination) until all adult lice, nymphs(& stubborn eggs) have been removed entirely. Remember always to practice good hygiene habits to help prevent future outbreaks!

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