Ulyana Vosonina/ article author
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How to comb out nits

No folk, professional pediculicidal agent not capable destroy nits. The only reliable method is combing. To increase the efficiency, special combs and combs are used, and the hair is pre-treated with certain means. How to comb out nits and lice in order to get rid of head lice as quickly as possible.

Combing procedure

Nothing complicated or unusual. Everyone knows how to use a comb. The combing of lice and nits with a comb is carried out according to the following rules:

  • You need to choose a suitable place with good lighting. Spread a white sheet or sheets of paper so that the result is better visible.
  • It is better to collect long hair in a tail on one side, and gradually separate thin strands for combing. So you can be sure that not a single hair will be left without attention.
  • It is necessary to scratch a long time and carefully. To facilitate the process, long hair is slightly moisturized or treated with conditioner.

To increase the efficiency of combing, you must first carry out another procedure that will weaken the tenacity of the eggs.

Preparing for combing

Combing nits
Combing nits

Nits are attached to the hair with a special sticky substance. Under the influence of oxygen, it hardens, provides reliable fixation to lice eggs.

On a note!

Soaps do not wash off the nits, the usual comb does not clean. Even after the appearance of nymphs, the shell of the eggs - dead nitscontinue to hold on to the hair. To remove them, you need to make special efforts or take advantage of the trick.

Means against nits:

  • Vinegar. In ancient times, this tool was number 1, so get rid of lice. Later it turned out that vinegar does not kill lice, but it very effectively destroys the sticky substance of eggs. As a result, combing is much easier. Dissolve 100 ml of vinegar in 300 ml of water. Wet your head with plenty, put on a plastic bag or a special hat. After 20 minutes, proceed to combing. Rinse off with warm water at the end.
  • Hydrogen peroxide. The tool destroys lice, destroys the sticky substance of nits. And so effective that they literally crumble from their heads. Diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 3. They process the hair. Put on a plastic bag. Wash off the composition after 30 minutes. Then they comb out. The product is suitable for girls with blond hair. You need to be prepared for the fact that after the removal of lice with peroxide, the hair will become a tone lighter.
  • Hellebore water. The tool is sold in pharmacies. Very effective against lice. Promotes peeling nits. Hair treatment is carried out according to the rules for the use of hydrogen peroxide. The main difference is that hellebore does not spoil the hair. Even strengthens.
  • Juices. An effective remedy for nits is cranberry juice. The berry destroys the strong adhesive substance of nits faster than chemical compounds. The main difficulty is that you can’t always get it. Instead of cranberries, you can use lemon juice or acid. A teaspoon of acid or juice of 1 fruit is consumed in a glass of water. Such a tool makes the hair soft, smooth, does not spoil the structure.
  • Shampoo. Special pediculosis shampoo in 10-20 minutes it kills nymphs of all generations, imagoes.It does not affect lice eggs, does not destroy the sticky substance, but makes hair smooth, soft. The combing procedure is much easier.
  • Olive oil. One of the most favorable folk remedies for lice in relation to hair. Nourishes, moisturizes, accelerates growth, makes it smooth, silky, restores structure. It makes combing nits less painful and unpleasant.

On a note!

You can get rid of lice in 1 procedure for 15 minutes. The main task is to get rid of nits as quickly as possible. The further development of the situation depends on the thoroughness of the procedure. There are a few pieces left - you have to repeat everything from the beginning.

Combing tool

Every day, every girl, girl, woman uses a comb. Brushes hair several times a day. Nits do not disappear, continue to develop actively. To remove lice eggs from hair, you need a special comb or comb.

ABOUT head lice it is not customary to speak openly. Everyone pretends that such a problem does not exist, remained in the distant past. Lice are heavily discussed on forums on the Internet, special tools for combing nits are actively advertised.

A comb or comb from lice differs from the usual frequency of cloves, their long, shape, material. A stiff comb with fine teeth made of quality material, with rounded tips. It does not damage the scalp even with repeated touch. Each hair clings well, removes specks with a diameter of less than 1 mm. Combing nits is much easier and faster, the hair is not damaged.

Professional combs

Combs for nits
Combs for nits

Combing lice and nits with a comb from quality material is much faster, simpler, easier. You can buy a professional tool for lice from a pharmacy or order it online. The following brands are especially popular in Moscow:

  • AntiV;
  • LiceGuard;
  • Nitty Gritty NitFreeComb.

Lice Combs differ from each other externally. Combs with small teeth are more suitable for short hair, with oblong - for long.

Among identical products, there is a comb from lice, which is slightly different. RobiComb passes an electric current through its teeth. It is absolutely safe, not felt by a person, but paralyzes lice, nits. Getting on the teeth of the comb, the parasites receive an electric shock. This prevents lice from crawling back into the hair.

To comb out lice and nits correctly is not an easy task. It is necessary to stock up with patience, endurance. The procedure after the first treatment must be carried out for at least 30 minutes. Then daily for 1 week. After 7 days, re-treat, comb out the dead nits again. The correct procedure involves 2 pest control.

If there is no special device

Lice can be found anytime, anywhere. It is necessary to act quickly. How to comb out nits if there is no scallop:

  • you need to go to any shopping center, store, or tent in the market where combs are sold;
  • choose the most usual with small, frequent cloves, it is suitable for hair of any length, can save you from pediculosis;
  • if the hairs are extremely thin, the comb does not capture the nits, you need to thread a thread between the teeth, fix it on the sides;
  • distribute hair into thin strands, slowly move the comb from root to tip.
Pediculosis control
Pediculosis control

On a note!

In those places where the nits are clearly visible, you can pick up with nails, gently stretch to the bottom. But do not overdo it. Because lice eggs are pulled out with the hair.

Fighting Pediculosis on Long Hair

In ancient times, the problem of lice was solved quickly and radically - they shaved their heads baldly. Now there are many other alternative, more humane options. But the problem of combing remains.

On a note!

Lice lay nits at a distance of 1 cm from the roots. As the hair grows, they appear on different parts of the head. A short haircut does not solve the problem. Do not shorten your hair.If you apply this method to pediculosis treatment, only thoroughly.

Tips for combing nits with long hair at home.

  • Pre-use a mixture that separates nits from hairs.
  • Initially, comb the hair with a regular comb to unravel it after washing.
  • Use air conditioning or oil. The tool will help speed up the process of removing parasites.
  • Collect hair in a ponytail, gradually separate strand by strand.
  • Repeat the combing procedure every day for a week.

Daily prolonged combing with a high-quality comb will not damage the hair, help to free yourself from insects, and stimulate the growth of hair.

Interesting!

You can get rid of head lice exclusively by mechanical means, if another method cannot be used for one reason or another. You can easily comb out lice with a comb for a child, an adult. It can be applied means for removing lice in pregnant women. On the head with severe infection, about 20 parasites. Choose nits every day. If after 2 weeks no symptoms of lice no - everything is done correctly, with particular responsibility.

You can quickly comb out nits using special combs. Be sure to carry out preliminary training. A substance such as vinegar is available in every home. Take the procedure seriously. The efficiency depends on the quality of combing anti-lice.

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