5 Quick Tips to Avoid Lice Outbreaks for School Children This Winter

The Holiday shave almost come to an end and you’re ready to send your kids back to school. But you can’t help but feel a bit worried that back-to-school times might bring back more than a fair share of homework.

As a parent, you know that weather doesn’t matter. Whatever time of the year may be, your child might still end up contracting lice. And you’ll have to bear the brunt of it. So why not take some preemptive measures?

Back To Schools Tips:

1.     Educate Your Child about Lice

Lice do not fly or hop from one head to another; they walk. Nits can camouflage themselves to resemble the color of the person’s follicles, which makes them invisible sometimes.

Lice do not thrive in dirty hair, so if your kids get lice, your parenting skills are under no scrutiny. And finally, your kids cannot give your pets lice.

These are many common misconceptions that parents and children have about lice. Clear them up and explain to your child how they need to protect themselves when in school.

2.     Tie Up Long Hair

As stated above, lice walk from one head to another. If an infested child has their hair open, and yours does as well, and if they’re sitting together, your child will have a greater chance of getting lice.

Braids or a bun are the best hairstyles, but you can also put long hair up in a ponytail if they favor it.

3.     Check their Hair Once a Week

Check behind the ears, on the neck, their scalp and keep an eye out for colored flecks. Learn to differentiate between dandruff and a dry scalp. Check their hair after they’ve washed it and its still damp. Use a strong lamp or simply use sunlight; it will be best if your child has light-colored hair.

4.     Don’t Panic

If you see any lice, don’t panic about it. Your child will feel even worse if you show such emotions. Instead, get your child’s hair treated as soon as you can so it doesn’t turn into an infestation. Wash all their bed linens, jackets, hats and whatever they’ve worn and stay away from over-the-counter products.

5.     Don’t Depend on OTC Shampoos

You can never know if your child’s allergic to the products. According to research, lice have become more resistant to such products as well, so it may not be effective, even if you use expensive products.

Instead, search for lice removal treatment in your area or nearby. Many lice removal clinics like Lice Removal Pros offer home visits for clients who may not want to visit the salon.

Contact Lice Removal Pros!

Offering affordable lice removal treatments in Central Florida, Lice Removal Pros is one of the best clinics for effective lice removal, from your hair and from your home.

We offer home inspection and cleaning services as well as school and camp screenings. Our treatments are pesticide free and safe, so there’s no worry about any allergic reactions either.

Contact Lice Removal Pros at 800-403-5423 today to book an appointment!