Nits! Best solutions for them?

Former Member

I'm 24 and I've managed to get nits from Riotbf's little one.

So nit comb at the ready, but what of all the millions of treatments actually work first time?

Any parents of little people got any advice?

I've also got bleached and dyed hair so something that preferably just kills the nits and not my hair.

littlemissy

I have used the hedrin 8 hour solution and the full marks 15 minute ones before and both worked well. Use a ton of conditioner too. They are the bane of my life at the moment. My class (I'm a teacher) is rife at the moment and had them twice this year. To stop them them coming back you will need to treat the child's head too. Otherwise they will keep reappearing.

Former Member

Only thing I've ever really found works was the condition and comb - repeatedly. I've not come across anything that works first time.

Littlemissy probably has more recent experience and the chemicals might have got better.

littlemissy

The only problem with the conditioner and comb is that if you miss just one then they will be back with a vengeance. And it's hard to see your own head to make sure they are all gone.

Former Member

Little one's mother unfortunately decided to shave his head rather than treat them...poor little mite.

I'll give the full marks a go if I can. Can you get it at supermarket or only chemists?

littlemissy

I got it at my giant tesco. Make sure to comb thoroughly too. And stock up on conditioner.

Former Member

I'm sure we used tee tree oil when I was younger.

littlemissy

That's good as a preventative, not to get rid.