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Will Freezing Your Head Lice Kill Them?

Will Freezing Your Head Lice Kill Them?

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If you spend enough time on the Internet, you will come across a number of tips, tricks, and home remedies to kill head lice without professional help, or the use of strong chemicals. One of the most reoccurring “tips” we have to address is the method of freezing head lice as a quick means of killing them. Does freezing kill lice? The short answer is, yes, freezing just about any living organism will eventually kill it, but it isn’t easy, and it certainly isn’t quick. In this blog, we will explore this tactic in detail and decide whether or not we think it is an acceptable course of action.

Is Freezing Head Lice A Good Idea?

Head lice are living organisms that dwell and thrive on the scalps of human beings, as well as most animals with hair. Prolonged exposure to temperatures of 5 degrees Fahrenheit (or lower) will eventually kill them. However, this can take several days. Even during the cold months of winter, lice can survive for an average of 48 hours if they are not attached to a host. When lice are attached to a host, like a human with an internal body temperature of 98.6 degrees, they can endure exposure to the cold and survive even longer. Therefore, in order to pull this off, you would have to maintain continued exposure to freezing temperatures, for several days, and reduce your internal body temperature to rob the head lice of your body’s insulated warmth. Unfortunately, the human body would not survive this tactic, so we do not recommend it.

What Should I Do Instead?

Before we decide to get creative and devise an elaborate, convoluted way to make this freezing method work, it’s important to understand what kills lice. The best way to get rid of lice is by using Fresh Head’s patented AirAlle’ FDA cleared medical device, which physically kills all the lice and nits via dry, warm air. You should always seek the aid of a professional who specializes in lice removal. Using harsh poisons, freezing temperatures, or virtually any other advice found by surfing the web, could be ineffective and potentially dangerous to your health.

Lice Removal In Orlando, FL

Lice can reproduce and spread very quickly. If you suspect that head lice are causing your symptoms, visit our website to schedule an appointment for lice removal treatment as soon as possible. Our treatment is different from others you may have seen before, we do not use any toxins or chemicals to get rid of lice. At Fresh Heads, we have our patented, FDA-approved AirAlle treatment that uses heated air to kill head lice and the nits they leave behind. Fresh Heads lice removal Orlando, FL is now accepting appointments for first-time and repeat customers. We also have locations available in Jacksonville, FL, and Savannah, GA with certified professionals standing by ready to help.  

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!

Regular Scalp Checks are Essential for Staying Lice Free

Regular Scalp Checks are Essential for Staying Lice Free

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Regular scalp checks are important. These checks can help prevent lice from being a problem before they can become one. It is important to do frequent scalp checks to ensure you are lice-free. As you or someone else is combing through your hair you might notice an influx of dandruff that you now can get ahead of. You could also see some sort of redness, rash, or bump that shouldn’t be there, and because you got your scalp looked at you can get ahead of all these problems before they can develop further.  

How to Check Yourself for Lice

The first step in checking your scalp for head lice is always to put on gloves. After that, you must create a part in the hair with your fingers so you can clearly see the scalp of the person. Now at this step having a flashlight might help, but you need to check to see if any lice are crawling around after that initial part of the hair. You should be looking for little dark dots that look like poppy seeds. If you can’t see any head lice, it is time to look for the nits, also known as “the eggs of the lice.” The nits will only be about a quarter of an inch away from the scalp and are small, yellow, or white-colored-looking dots. It will be easier to see the nits than the lice because they are stationary and a lot of them are in one area. Some areas you should check are the crown of the head, behind the ears, bangs (if applicable), and the back of your neck. 

What To Do After Catching Lice

After you check yourself for lice and confirm that you have them, you should make an appointment at Fresh Heads Lice Removal to get rid of them immediately. Our patented AirAlle treatment uses heated air to kill head lice and nits. It is a unique treatment that is designed to lift the hair slightly so airflow can go through the strands of hair. This method requires no pesticide or toxins that could ruin your scalp. Our procedure is highly effective with a rate of 99.2 percent. 

Where can I find lice checks near me?

At Fresh Heads Lice Removal in Orlando, we can handle head lice during any season. Our professionals are some of the very best and have handled many severe cases. Fresh Heads prides itself on its effectiveness. This is why your first instinct after you or someone close to you gets lice should be to come on down to Fresh Heads Lice Removal in Orlando, FL. We also have locations in Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL. 

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!