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

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!