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Salons and Hair Dye Do Not Kill Lice

Salons and Hair Dye Do Not Kill Lice

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While hair dye may kill some lice, it does not affect the nits. Why use a potentially harmful lice treatment when there are alternatives that are much more effective? For any questions or concerns about nits, nymphs, or lice, contact the specialists Fresh Heads Lice Removal today. 

DO LICE LIKE DYED HAIR?

When it comes to hair dye and lice, especially if you deal with multiple bouts of lice and have dyed hair, you may believe that this is a causal relationship. This is not true; the fact is that lice are not drawn to hair that has been dyed. Lice are also not repelled by hair dyes either. 

DOES BOX HAIR DYE KILL HEAD LICE AND NITS?

Box hair dye has ammonia as a key ingredient. Ammonia is used to make hair lighter, and it is an alkaline substance. Head lice cannot withstand an environment in the head that is this alkaline, so eventually, due to subsequent use, this can kill some lice, but not nits. 

DOES HAIR BLEACH KILL LICE?

Bleach has a higher potential of killing some of the lice but some will just become immune to the bleach. The best way to remove lice is to contact a professional clinical service that has years of experience. 

Ultimately, hair dye and hair bleach  has the potential to kill some adult lice, after consistent use and frequent dyings. Hair dye/bleach will do nothing to affect unhatched lice eggs, (aka nits).

HAIR DYES DON’T KILL LICE EGGS?

As previously discussed, hair color may kill the bugs, but with a full-blown infestation, lice eggs will remain viable in the hair. Nits have such a tough exterior shell that dyes do not penetrate. Any nits that remain in the hair will eventually hatch, mature, and continue to infest your scalp.  It is possible to have many future generations of lice within a month.

WILL LICE TREATMENT RUIN HAIR COLOR?

If you wonder whether lice treatment ruins hair color, we can assure you that your technician will use our  AirAllé® device. Our FDA-cleared medical device blows heated air through its applicator tip along the scalp and hair shafts at a higher flow (but cooler temperature) than a hair dryer. Which preserves hair color, and also eliminates lice.

Some people jump to using lice shampoos, prescription lice treatments, and over-the-counter lice treatment kits like Nix, Pronto, A-200, and Rid. These lice products come with a low-quality plastic comb that fails to get rid of nits, and occasionally, they cause an allergic reaction, itching, or a rash.

Fresh Heads offers a professional quality combing service in addition to clinical-grade at-home treatment kits. Our comb’s micro-grooved teeth are gentle on the scalp to help remove the nits and lice.

FRESH HEADS IN JACKSONVILLE, FL IS YOUR LICE SOLUTION

If you find that you have head lice, leave it to the professionals.  Fresh Heads services are reimbursable by some insurance plans and can be applied to FSAs and HSAs. Call Fresh Heads Lice Removal in Jacksonville for same-day treatment at your convenience.https://freshheadsliceremoval.com/ . Now you can also book our other locations in Orlando, FL or Savannah, GA. 

Schools Without Lice.

Schools Without Lice

At Fresh Heads Lice Removal, our mission is to get rid of lice in schools across the United States. We’ve partnered with the Lice Clinics of America to create the Schools Without Lice program. Through this program, we provide school nurses and teachers with free screenings, resources, and treatments. Together, we can have schools without lice!

Stop Using Chemicals to Treat Head Lice

Stop Using Chemicals to Treat Head Lice

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There are a variety of ways that people have tried to cure head lice in the past. Mayonnaise and peanut butter are what come to mind for most, but recently parents have been trying a few more extreme options to rid their family of these stubborn critters. It is a common misbelief that things like swimming in a chlorinated pool or bleaching your hair will be able to kill the lice, but unfortunately, this is not the case. Many of the chemical products on the market, prescription or not, are harmful to the body and should not be used for lice treatment. Here are a few of the chemicals that are being used to treat head lice and the effects that they can have on the body.

Does alcohol kill lice?

While it is true that some types of alcohol can kill lice, it’s a little more complicated than it sounds. Benzyl alcohol used to be prescribed to kill head lice in patients from the age of 6 months to 60 years. Most people would suspect that the alcohol would poison the lice or make them let go of the hair shaft, but it was actually used to suffocate them. The main drawback is that this treatment is not ovicidal, meaning it does not kill the lice eggs, which makes it an ineffective head lice treatment. 

Does bleach kill lice?

Though bleach does contain very powerful chemicals, including hydrogen peroxide, ammonium persulfate, and stearyl alcohol, it cannot effectively kill head lice or their eggs. Attempting to use it as a treatment is very dangerous and could damage the skin as well as the lungs due to the toxic fumes.

Lindane lice shampoo

One of the most popular at-home remedies for head lice is what would appear as a harmless bottle of shampoo. Despite seeming harmless, most doctors and head lice professionals agree that this treatment is dangerous and is banned in over fifty countries. Lindane shampoo contains a neurotoxin that can be absorbed through the skin of the head lice, killing them quickly. What they don’t tell you on the bottle is that the same neurotoxin can be absorbed through your skin too, which can damage the kidneys, liver, and nervous system. 

Does Stromectol treat head lice?

This treatment comes in the form of a pill and is reserved for patients with head lice infestations. The substance that is used in this medication is the same one used to kill heartworms and other parasites found in pets. Though this option doesn’t have as many serious health implications, side effects can include headaches, dizziness, and diarrhea.

Fresh Heads Lice Removal in Orlando, FL

Finding a safe and efficient cure to head lice is what we specialize in here at Fresh Heads Lice Removal. If you or someone you know is dealing with head lice, then please visit our clinics in Jacksonville and Jax Beach, FL, Savannah GA, and Orlando FL. We are dedicated to a chemical-free treatment for head lice that takes just 90 minutes, with no follow-up appointment needed. Book your appointment today. 

Schools Without Lice.

Schools Without Lice

At Fresh Heads Lice Removal, our mission is to get rid of lice in schools across the United States. We’ve partnered with the Lice Clinics of America to create the Schools Without Lice program. Through this program, we provide school nurses and teachers with free screenings, resources, and treatments. Together, we can have schools without lice!

Woman who bleached her hair to try to get rid of lice.

Does Hair Bleach Kill Lice?

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When you find out you have head lice, it’s probably at home after a long day, and you’ve finally gotten the kids to bed. You’re finally able to take some time for yourself, put on your PJs, and brush out your hair—and that’s when you find them—head lice. At Fresh Heads, we know what comes next: a wave of disbelief, followed by panicked rummaging through the medicine cabinet for anything you think might work. As you turn around the box of hair bleach, you’re confronted with a long list of strong-sounding ingredients that you think should surely be able to handle a tiny insect, right? Well Mom, before you waste the next hour with an applicator bottle and plastic mitts, we’ll let you know why your plan is doomed to fail (sorry!), and why your time is much more wisely spent booking the next available appointment at Fresh Heads.

Does Hair Dye Kill Lice?

Since most people only discover that they have lice a few weeks after first getting infested with it, they often go about their usual routine, like dyeing their hair before being treated for lice. But what happens is the dye doesn’t kill the lice—it only colors them. If someone dyes their hair, say, pink, then the lice and nits will also turn pink!

Hair dye isn’t capable of suffocating the lice because they are able to shut their bodies for up to 18 hours, while hair dye is left on for 45 minutes tops. Hair dye is also ineffective when it comes to eliminating nits. Nits are encased in a hard shell for protection, and the chemicals in hair dye can’t penetrate it nor detach the natural glue-like substance sticking the shells to the hair.

Does Bleaching Your Hair Kill Lice?

Just like permanent hair dye, hair bleach contains some strong chemicals—including hydrogen peroxide, ammonium persulfate, and stearyl alcohol. However, despite the ability of these ingredients to pull the color out of the hair shaft, none of them have the ability to effectively kill lice or their eggs. Just like with hair dye, adult lice can outlast the hair bleaching process, and bleach will not penetrate casings of the nits.

Professional Lice Removal

At Fresh Heads, we know head lice. We know that hair dye or hair bleach just won’t work, and if you try it, you’ll still end up needing professional lice removal later. Save yourself the extra time and headache by booking an appointment with us. We have you in and out and lice-free in 90 minutes! Book your appointment online today.

 

Schools Without Lice.

Schools Without Lice

Our mission at Fresh Heads is to get rid of lice in schools across the country. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Lice Clinics of America to create the Schools Without Lice program. Through this program, we’re able to provide teachers and nurses with free head lice screenings, resources, and treatments. Together, we can have schools without lice!