HOW DO I COMB HAIR TO REMOVE LICE AND NITS?
• Allow yourself enough time to do a good job. It may take as long as an hour if the hair is long and thick. Work in good light. • Apply one of the lice treatments as described below. • Be sure to use an effective, nit-removal comb such as Licemeister or LiceOut. • Place a towel between the hair and shoulders of the person who has head lice. • Part the hair into four sections and pin the hair with clips to prepare it for combing. • Starting with one section, select a small area of the section that is about 1 inch square. Start at the scalp and pull the comb all the way through to the end of the strands of hair. • If nits remain attached to the hair shaft, comb through the hair strands again. • After each comb-through, dip the lice comb in hot water and wipe it with a paper towel. • Continue combing until all sections are done. • Wash the towel and clothes the person wore during the combing as described below. • Wash the comb in extra-hot (128.3 F) soapy water for at least 10 minutes. •
