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Head Lice Do’s & Don’ts

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Are you dealing with a case of head lice? The whole situation can be overwhelming, but it’s important to find an effective solution and tackle a head lice infestation quickly so that you and your family can get on with your lives!

With so much information out there, it’s hard to know what the best solution for getting rid of head lice is. A good treatment for head lice should effectively kill the lice and their nits without exposing your children to toxic pesticides and other chemicals. Here are some do’s and don’ts to follow if your family gets stuck with the pesky critters.

DO check everyone in the home for head lice. And when you’re done, re-check. Use a good nit comb that will separate strands of hair easily.

DO find an effective and safe head lice treatment, and call a professional treatment center like Fresh Heads. The commonly used pesticide treatments of the past are no longer very effective, and they can be harmful. There are many non-toxic, all natural products available to both prevent and treat head lice.

DO use dry heated air to treat lice. Head lice and their nits can’t survive in hot, dry air. The FDA-cleared AirAllé device uses this technology to safely, quickly and effectively kill head lice. Clothing and linens can be placed in a hot dryer for at least 20 minutes to kill lice and nits.

DO treat the entire house. Even if you don’t think other household members are infested, chances are they have been exposed. To reduce the risk of another outbreak, it is strongly suggested that all family members undergo treatment for head lice.

DO notify others who have been in contact with an infested person. This is an important step in cutting down on the spread of head lice.

DON’T panic. In order to keep your peace of mind, it’s important to try to stay calm. Head lice can cause a great deal of anxiety for children, so treating the situation calmly will help the entire family.

DON’T wait to treat head lice. Some parents may wait until their child is experiencing symptoms of head lice. The problem is that it can take several days for symptoms to appear, and then you already have an infestation that has probably spread throughout the home.

DON’T use chemical treatments containing ingredients such as Permethrin. These chemicals are extremely toxic, and most strains of head lice have become resistant to these treatments.

DON’T send a child with head lice to school. Most schools have a no-nit policy, and it’s important that they complete an effective treatment before returning to school. This will help cut down on the spread of head lice.

While a head lice infestation is a stressful thing to deal with, following these do’s and don’ts can help you keep your sanity! Call Fresh Heads Lice Treatment Centers to help you find the most safe and effective treatment plan for your family.

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Oh My, Do We Have Lice? Now What?

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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

Be Aware and Prepare: Prevent Lice!

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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