Entries by FreshHeads

Can You Feel Lice Moving On Your Head?

Lice do not have wings to fly or long limbs to jump. They use their tiny legs to crawl around the head. Head lice can only travel through hair, so there needs to be head-to-head contact for them to transfer from one person to another. Lice are able to crawl around in the scalp faster […]

Truth or Myth: Lice Are More Active in the Summer

Lice always seems to be an annoying problem, especially in the summertime. With summer happening right now, there are a couple of important questions that need answering. “Does heat kill lice?” and “Where do lice come from?” Keep reading to discover the answers to these questions and stay head lice free this Summer.  Does Heat […]

Do Lice Prefer a Specific Hair Color?

Head lice do not discriminate when it comes to choosing a host. Lice do not have a preference for any hair color, type, texture, or length. Wherever a louse can latch on is good enough for them. Head lice in blonde hair are the same as head lice in adults with color-treated hair. You need […]

Myth vs Facts: Your Dog Cannot Carry Lice

Head lice is a common issue. Chances are that either you or someone you knew in grade school got lice at some point or another. Most people worry about spreading their lice from person to person, but most do not consider the possibility of spreading the issue to their pets, and why would they?  Do […]

How to Care for Your Head Post Lice Treatment

Many people think their experience with head lice is over once they have received treatment. While receiving treatment for head lice is the best way to ensure the problem doesn’t persist, it is wise to take preventative measures to avoid contracting lice again.  What Happens After Lice Treatment? The AirAlle treatment used at Fresh Heads […]

Dangerous Chemicals in Over-the-Counter Lice Products

Many people will try over-the-counter products first to treat head lice but these products aren’t always effective or safe for you to use. When looking at at-home methods, a common question is “Can alcohol kill lice?” The simple answer is to not risk it but we’ll get into the reasons why below. Professional lice removal […]

5 Tips To Keep Your Child Lice Free at Summer Camp

Summer camp is one of the most fun and exciting parts of summer vacation as a kid. Meeting new friends, going on adventures, and eating smores around campfires is all good fun, but summer camp does not come risk-free. Camp activities create a great environment for head lice to thrive and spread to others. Here […]

Can African Americans Get Lice?

Believe it or not, a common myth is that African Americans can’t get lice, however this is false. It’s always important to not panic when getting lice, and instead, doing what you can to take precautionary measures so that it does not spread and you can safely get rid of the lice.  Can Black People […]

Cleaning the Bedroom After a Lice Infestation 101

Most parents when they find out their child or family member has head lice worry about how to clean the house from an infestation. They will frantically look up ways to clean the house such as, “how long do lice live on mattresses?” or “can lice live in my carpet?”. Don’t panic! Here is our […]

Common Signs Your Child Has Lice

What are lice? Lice are parasitic insects that are about the size of a sesame seed. They can only be spread through head-to-head contact and children are more likely to get lice than adults. Even if your child has good hygiene, there is still the possibility of a lice infestation as hygiene is not an […]