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How Do I Know If My Child Has Lice?

Head lice are amazingly inconspicuous in your child’s hair and can be very hard to spot or detect. Itching can be one of the first signs of head lice unless your child has a very light case. If your child has an itchy scalp or has been exposed to another child with lice, it’s best to check your child’s head and scalp, and especially behind the ears and near the neckline. Your experts at Fresh Heads Lice Removal are happy to help you discern whether or not your child has lice.

Can I See Lice on the Scalp?
You may be able to see the lice, but they are difficult to distinguish. However, more visible are the tiny white nits (or eggs) that are found on the hair shaft, about one-eighth inch from the scalp. Nits are dark brown in color, only turning clear and sometimes white when they have already hatched. They can appear further down the hair shaft when older, as they are cemented to the hair with a glue when laid. This glue is very strong, and the nits remain on the hair even after they have hatched…so basically, it is a common misconception that nits are white. They are typically either dark brown, or sometimes clear, and feel like a hard speed bump on the hair. They are difficult to detach them from the hair without the use of a special, fine-toothed nit comb (such as the Terminator Comb from Fresh Heads Lice Removal). This high-quality metal comb features ultra-close prongs that provide the single most effective weapon against nit removal.

Check for Nits and Lice:
You may see the nits (or eggs) even if you don’t see any lice. Did you know that a single louse can lay up to 150 eggs? That’s a lot of nits, so keep your eye out for their small white eggs that resemble dandruff. Check the “nape” (back of the neck close to the neckline of the scalp) of the neck and behind the ears first, as this is where lice are commonly found. However, nits and lice can live anywhere on the scalp, so be sure to check all over the entire head. If you find any sign of nits or lice, call Fresh Heads Lice Removal for immediate assistance!

Perform Routine Checks of Your Child’s Hair:
Even if your child does not have lice, it’s important to regularly look closely at your child’s head, and comb through hair while it’s wet, using a fine-toothed nit comb. Good hygiene is not an indicator that a child will or will not get lice. Preventative care and early detection are key in keeping lice out of your hair! If your child has been exposed to another child with lice, he or she is likely to contract lice. If there has been an outbreak at your child’s school, you need to check your child’s hair and scalp immediately; the sooner you find the lice and/or nits, the sooner you can treat and combat the lice!

Call Fresh Heads Lice Removal for more information about lice removal, live prevention, and what to do if your child has lice.

JACKSONVILLE: (904) 517-4087

 

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Oh My, Do We Have Lice? Now What?

An estimated six to 12 million infestations occur in the U.S. annually. It is particularly common among pre-school and elementary school children. Head lice do not transmit any diseases, but they are very contagious and can be very itchy. To determine if your child has been infected with head lice and what to do next, review the details below for more information on eliminating lice.

What Steps To Take If My Child Has Lice:

First, confirm that your child is infected with head lice by checking for the following:

• Check behind the ears and at the back of the neck for any signs of lice
• Look for a rash, as lice might cause a rash on the back of the neck
• Look for nits, as they are dark brown in color, only turning clear and sometimes white when they have already hatched
• Nits feel like a hard speed bump on the hair
• Don’t panic; lice are treatable; call Fresh Heads Lice Removal for assistance

Here Are Some Things To Do Right Away:
• Check other members of your family for head lice
• Notify anyone who has had recent contact with the infected person
• Notify the school that your child attends
• Call Fresh Heads Lice Removal for the most thorough Head Lice Treatment available
• Fresh Heads uses the AirAlle TM system, which is an all-natural method of lice removal that is 100% guaranteed

To Shampoo or Not to Shampoo:
• Over-the-counter shampoos and treatments are only designed to kill adult lice
• Lice shampoos don’t kill nits (eggs)
• Many shampoos and treatments contain toxic chemical and can enter the bloodstream through the scalp/skin
• Even if you use a shampoo that kills the adult lice, you still need to detect and remove all of the nits
• Don’t shampoo with harsh chemicals, call Fresh Heads Lice Removal, 7 days a week, for immediate help
• For additional information on lice removal and preventative care, click here!

How To Disinfect/Treat My Home:
Wash all clothing and linens worn or used by the infected within the last 48 hours
• Use hot water and high heat for at least 35 minutes
Isolate other commonly used items in tightly closed plastic bags for two weeks
• Items should include throw pillows, stuffed animals, helmets, hats, hair accessories, and the like
Vacuum surfaces that cannot be wiped down or washed including rugs, furniture, and the like
Soak hair brushes in rubbing alcohol for 20 minutes and store in a plastic bag for two weeks.

We know it can be very stressful to deal with a lice infestation, but we can help! We are safe, fast, and convenient.

Call Fresh Heads Lice Removal for a 100% guaranteed lice removal treatment using the AirAlle TM system. We are available 7 days a week for your convenience!

Call: 904-517-4087

Selfies and Lice

First Coast News Interviews Jacksonville Business Owner, Mandy Ottesen, of Fresh Heads Lice Removal about whether head lice can be transmitted via “selfies”:

Mandy explains that the most efficient ways to keep head lice at bay are to avoid head-to-head contact with other people, to avoid sharing hats, helmets, combs, brushes, and hair accessories. She has seen an increase in lice outbreaks among teens, but does not necessarily attribute that to “selfies.” Can children and teens contact lice by taking a “selfie”? Mandy says, “yes” but it’s not the most likely method of transmittal. View Mandy’s complete interview with First Coast News for more details on how to avoid and prevent head lice.

NOTE: Mandy Ottesen is the Owner of Fresh Heads Lice Removal, which is a Science-Based Lice Removal Company. Fresh Heads is the Exclusive Provider of the Revolutionary AirAllé™ Head Lice Machine, which allows them to provide a single treatment that does not require follow up visits or rechecks. They also offer thorough and low-cost traditional comb-outs and tools for the do-it-yourself option.

Learn more about Fresh Heads Lice Removal by visiting their website:

Or call: 904-517-4087

 

Be Aware and Prepare: Prevent Lice!

It’s not a question of “if my child’s school will have a lice outbreak” – it’s “when will my child’s school have a lice outbreak?” News4Jax reported that approximately 85 percent of all school districts report at least one outbreak a year. Check out this recent news article for tips on how you can help prevent a lice outbreak in your household here.

Preventative Care:
Fresh Heads Lice Removal has numerous products to help prevent lice from attacking your whole family! We recommend using Rapunzel’s Louse Away Shampoo with all-natural essential oils that help keep lice from ever coming near your head. Additionally, try Rapunzel’s Louse Away Conditioning Spray after every shampoo for extra protection again lice. These products are all organic, sulfate-free, and clinically proven to detour lice from attaching to your scalp or hair. Use Rapunzel’s Louse Away Shampoo and Conditioner before sleepovers, camp, school trips, and other outings where lice could be hiding.

Fresh Heads Lice Removal uses only non-toxic, chemical-free solutions that resist lice and keep your family healthy at the same time. See below for product details:

Rapunzel’s Louse Away Shampoo $15
Rapunzel’s Louse Away Conditioning Spray $15

Fresh Heads lice prevention products contain 100% natural and organic ingredients. Designed to keep hair clean, smelling good and lice free, all Fresh Heads prevention products have a “double-whammy” effect. Not only do they contain ingredients that coat the hair shaft, but they also contain numerous essential oils proven to prevent head lice and other insects while leaving hair silky smooth and frizz-free!

About Fresh Heads Lice Prevention Products:
Fresh Heads Lice Removal is proud to offer a remarkable line of lice prevention and lice removal products. All of our products were developed with the goal of creating a safe and effective product line for the prevention and elimination of head lice. All Fresh Heads Lice Removal products are made of natural ingredients and are sulfate-free, gluten-free, and paraben-free.

Fresh Heads Lice Removal products DO NOT contain any carcinogens or neurotoxins that could be harmful to humans or animals.

You can rest easy knowing that you have a fast, safe and effective solution to prevent head lice – the all-natural way.
Remember, Fresh Heads Lice Removal also has products to ensure the safe removal of lice if anyone in your family has been infected with Lice. Our AirAllé™ head lice treatment removes lice without any chemicals or harsh shampoos. We also have a comprehensive “do-it-yourself” product line, which includes Lice-Sense Lice Killer, Lice-Sense Combing Solution, and the Terminator Comb for the safe, effective, non-toxic extermination of head lice.

Call Fresh Heads Lice Removal or visit our website for details on all of our lice removal products.

We can help you before the next lice outbreak!

(904) 517-4087