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Tips To Stay Lice Free If Someone In Your Household Has It

Tips To Stay Lice Free If Someone In Your Household Has It

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Having lice can be very annoying and a struggle to deal with, but living with someone who has lice can be just as annoying. The chances of getting exposed to lice highly increase when you are living with people that have lice, but there are still many ways around it.

Tips to Stay Lice Free

Lice are spread from head-to-head contact. This information alone should significantly help you avoid the chances of getting exposed to lice. Activities like cuddling or playing could only make the lice infestation worse due to the close quarters of the activities. You can get a headstart before it becomes too much of a problem by checking for lice frequently. Also keeping people informed about how lice act is a great way for people to know how to avoid them. Especially for kids when they are informed on something that could be scary they tend to stay away. Following this little bit of advice could help you a lot if you encounter a situation similar in your home. 

Ways to Get Rid of Lice

There are many at-home methods that have been rumored to get rid of lice, but they are usually not very effective. For one, they might kill the lice, but they still leave the lice eggs in the hair, which would ultimately birth more lice. Not to mention, most of these at-home methods usually have toxic chemicals that are not good for your head/scalp. The best method is the AirAllé featured at Fresh Heads. This method uses heated air to kill all lice and any lice eggs in the hair. It is also a big plus that it is not harmful to your head or hair at all. Always seek out professional help when you are dealing with lice. 

Lice Removal in Jacksonville, Fl.

Lice are very pesky creatures that can be hard to deal with by yourself, thankfully you are not alone. Here at Fresh Heads, we pride ourselves on having the best treatment process with over a 99% effectiveness rate. To make an appointment don’t be afraid to call us or check out our website. Come on down to Fresh Heads Lice Removal in Jacksonville, FL., or one of 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!

Cleaning the Bedroom After a Lice Infestation 101

Cleaning the Bedroom After a Lice Infestation 101

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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 best advice for what to do after your visit to Fresh Heads Lice Removal.

Lice Myths and Truths

So, how long do lice live on mattresses, on furniture, or in carpets? Surprisingly, they would not be able to survive on any of these objects for very long. A widespread myth about lice is that they can transfer from objects such as bed sheets, hats, etc. However, lice can really only be spread from direct head-to-head contact. Head lice are a parasite that requires a host, therefore lice will die fairly quickly if they are not in contact with the human head. Nits or lice eggs adhere close to the scalp to incubate. If a strand of hair fell out with eggs attached, the eggs would die fairly quickly as well. In short, they are not interested in crawling around your house. 

What to Clean After a Lice Infestation

Since lice are only transferred from head-to-head contact, you should not have to do a lot of cleaning after lice. To be cautious and put your mind at ease this is what we recommend:

  • Wash all bed sheets and blankets in hot water
  • Wash all clothes that have been worn in the last day or so, or that are lying on the floor
  • Place stuffed animals, throw pillows and throw blankets in the dryer on high heat for 30 minutes
  • Vacuum all sofas, chairs, car seats, large pillows, carpets, and area rugs
  • Clean all of the hair out of your hairbrushes, place them in a ziplock baggie and freeze them overnight.
  • Bag up all hair accessories for 24 hours 

The key to remember is that to get rid of lice, you should have the head treated by a professional lice clinic. At Fresh Heads Lice Removal, we ensure that the lice are treated and removed from the hair and scalp in one session so you can get on with your regular activities without worrying about reinfestation or spread.

Come to Fresh Heads Lice Removal in Jacksonville, FL

If you or a loved one is faced with a lice infestation, come to Fresh Heads Lice Removal today. We offer a variety of services to treat the head and ensure that the lice are gone for good. Our most popular treatment is our signature AirAllé treatment. With the Airallé device, we use warm, dry air to dehydrate the lice to kill all nits and lice. We also have a 45-day guarantee to retreat for free in the unlikely case that it is needed. Get treated today at any of our Fresh Heads Lice Removal clinics in Jacksonville, FL, Savannah, GA, and Orlando, FL. Contact us 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!

What Exactly Is Lice Dehydration

What Exactly Is Lice Dehydration?

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In the United States, it’s believed that about 6 to 12 million children between 3 and 12 years of age get head lice each year. Head lice infestations are especially common in schools because of head-to-head contact between young students who may not know that they’re spreading them.

For many years, the only way to combat head lice was pesticide-based shampoos available in drugstores and local grocery stores. These lice treatment products have since grown ineffective in combating the super lice we are now seeing.

Since multiple generations have been using these treatments for decades, lice have developed a resistance to them. As a result, these over-the-counter treatments are no longer effective and cannot be recommended.

Fortunately, technological developments have brought about a method and device that can effectively kill lice: warm air.

The AirAllé® Device

AirAllé’s solution to lice problems utilizes something so simple. Directing warm air along the scalp for a certain amount of time kills crawling lice along with their eggs.

The AirAllé® Device was cleared by the FDA and released to the market in 2010. It blows heated air through the applicator tip at a higher flow rate, cooler temperature, and a precise humidity that is impossible to obtain from a standard hair dryer. Thirty minutes of consistent exposure to this warm air is enough to dehydrate and kill the lice and their eggs. This lice treatment method does no harm at all to the child or adult being treated. 

You shouldn’t mistake this device for a modified hairdryer. When you blow hair with a conventional hairdryer, the hair presses up against the scalp. This creates an insulating layer that protects lice from the heated air that you’re trying to expose them to. Hairdryers also produce a comparatively wide range of temperatures. Setting it on high means you risk burning your scalp and setting it too low won’t affect the lice at all.

In contrast to a conventional hairdryer, the AirAllé® Device utilizes a unique, single-use applicator tip with specialized holes at the end of 28 fingerlike tips that directs heated air along the hairline. The applicator lifts up the hair and ensures the flow of a consistent stream of warm air at the exact temperature that will dehydrate and kill lice after exposure. 

Effective Lice Treatment

Now that lice species are resistant to conventional lice treatment shampoos, the AirAllé® Device is the most effective way to eliminate lice. Over 450,000 Signature AirAllé® Treatments have been performed. 

This method is also the safest. Air is completely non-toxic and no pesticides or chemicals are used in these sessions. It’s perfectly safe for children and adults of any age, even those with sensitivity to other hair treatments.

Lice Dehydration Treatment

Lice is an incredibly common problem for millions of children and families all over the United States. Decades of pesticide-shampoo use have led to the emergence of super lice that are resistant to traditional treatments. Thankfully, there’s now an easier, more effective way to get rid of lice for good.

Head Lice Treatment Clinic in Jacksonville, Orlando, and Savannah

At Fresh Heads Lice Removal, we provide professional lice treatment services that can give you fast results. Visit one of our lice removal centers in Jacksonville, Orlando, and Savannah to experience our revolutionary AirAllé® Device . In the highly unlikely event that further treatment is needed – we will retreat you for free. Book your appointment online 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!

How to Do a Comb-Out—Tips from the Pros

How to Do a Comb-Out—Tips from the Pros

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Head lice are parasites that live in your hair and survive off the blood from your scalp. Lice infestations are common, especially among children, causing them discomfort and distress. In some cases, extreme itchiness on the scalp can lead to wounds or scarring due to excessive scratching.

Head lice don’t go away on their own, however they can successfully be treated in several different ways. One of these methods by combing, which is done using a fine-toothed comb specially designed to remove nits and lice. There are many parents out there who want to use the combing method to treat their children at home, but are unsure of the tools and techniques they need to do so. Fresh Heads is here to help with tips from our pros!

What Tools Do I Need to Do a Comb-Out?

At Fresh Heads Lice Removal, we offer a DIY comb-out kit that has everything you need—solutions and comb. Our Non-Toxic At-Home Treatment Bundle contains a professional-grade comb as well as a nit-combing solution that contains natural enzymes to break down the “glue” that bonds nits to the hair shafts.

How Is Our Lice Comb Different?

Compared to any nit comb you could find at the store, our professional-grade comb has teeth that are closer together and feature spiral micro-grooves to grab every louse and nit. Our comb is also made of durable stainless steel so you can sanitize and reuse it and it won’t rust.

Who Is an Ideal Candidate for Wet Combing?

Wet combing treatment is an ideal lice removal method for the following:

  • Babies
  • Pregnant women
  • Breastfeeding women
  • People with allergies
  • People with open scalp wounds
  • People with asthma
  • People who don’t want to use insecticides
  • People with insecticide-resistant infestations

How Do I Perform Wet Combing for Lice Removal?

Combing can be conveniently and safely performed in the comfort of your home. It’s effective and has no adverse effects. Here are the tips from the pros for wet combing: 

  1. Shampoo and condition with gentle products
  2. Rinse with our soothing non-toxic topical rinse
  3. Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle your wet hair
  4. Divide the hair into small sections to prevent hurting your scalp
  5. Switch to our profession grade nit comb
  6. Gently insert the comb at the root of the hair and draw it all the way down to the ends
  7. Check the comb for lice after every stroke, and remove them by wiping or rinsing your comb
  8. Repeat the combing process to get rid of any lice you might have missed the first time

Also, be sure to check out our instructional video on how to comb out head lice!

What Are the Benefits of Using the Wet Combing Method?

Although there are over-the-counter lice treatments available, these contain harsh chemicals and pesticides that can pose a danger to you or your child’s health. What’s worse, is that these chemicals are ineffective against the super lice of today. You can avoid these harsh chemicals and treat lice successfully using our Non-Toxic At-Home Bundle.

Reach Out to Lice Removal Experts

If combing out lice and nits yourself at home sounds like a little too much to take on right now, and you could use a little help dealing with the stress of lice, visit one of our Fresh Heads clinics for one of our professional-grade treatments. We offer expert comb-outs as well as signature AirAllé® treatments. Our AirAllé® device is a powerful, FDA-Cleared medical device that dehydrates and kills both lice and nits in a single treatment. It’s all-natural and does not contain any chemicals.

Lice Removal Treatment in Jacksonville, Orlando, and Savannah

If you’re looking for the best lice removal treatment, reach out to the pros at Fresh Heads Lice Removal. We offer several professional-grade options to meet your needs. Book an appointment with us today or contact us to learn more about our treatment options.

 

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!

What Expectant Mothers Should Know About Head Lice

What Expectant Mothers Should Know About Head Lice

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Expectant mothers know that pregnancy often feels like a larger-than-life journey. While it’s a happy moment worth celebrating, there are plenty of challenges that make it feel like a roller-coaster ride. In between the lively and chaotic months during pregnancy, scratching your head over lice is the last thing mothers should worry about.

What Are Head Lice?

Head lice are blood-sucking insects that survive by latching onto hair and thriving from the blood from your scalp. While infestations can come with intensive itchiness throughout the scalp, it’s important to know that the cause isn’t related to personal hygiene.

The most common way lice spread is through head-to-head contact. Even the slightest brush between heads is more than enough time for female lice to attach to your hair. However, your chances of getting infested from items such as shared hairbrushes or other hair accessories are extremely low and practically impossible.

While there are various ways to treat lice, the most crucial factor to consider is whether or not the treatment plan is safe for pregnant women. This begs the question: is it safe to use lice treatment during pregnancy?

Treating Head Lice During Pregnancy: What to Avoid

Some people opt for at-home remedies such as mayonnaise or olive oil which aren’t safe or effective. These home remedies may be tempting, but they can take a lot of time and won’t clear your scalp from lingering lice or nits. It’s also tempting to try to eliminate the infestation by hitting them with the harsh chemicals found in OTC lice shampoos, but these solutions contain pesticides and toxins that can affect your and your baby’s health.

Treating Head Lice the Right Way: Effective and All-Natural Treatment

It might seem tricky to find an all-natural treatment for head lice that’s effective, but thankfully they exist. At Fresh Heads Lice Removal, we offer professional lice removal services using our all-natural AirAllé® Device. This FDA-cleared device blows warm, dry air onto your scalp, which dehydrates and kills adult lice and lice eggs in a single treatment. It’s all-natural and completely safe.

Lice Removal in Jacksonville, Orlando, and Savannah

Dealing with a lice infestation can be frustrating, especially when you’re pregnant. If you’re looking to treat your head lice without compromising the health and safety of your baby, turn to Fresh Heads Lice Removal. Our professional and all-natural lice removal services will have you lice-free in just over an hour. Book your appointment today!

 

Schools Without Lice.

Schools Without Lice

Our mission at Fresh Heads Lice Removal is to eradicate lice from schools across the US. We’re partnering with the Lice Clinics of America to create a Schools Without Lice program. Through this program, we provide school nurses and teachers with free resources, screenings, and treatments. If we work together, we can have schools without lice!