Commonly 

Asked Questions

Persistent itching on the scalp or visible signs of nits or lice; however, some people never itch at all, depending on the level of infestation

Direct head to head with another human or contact where there may be an active louse; ex: sharing combs, hats, pillows, couches etc.

No, lice only gravitate to a human’s scalp/ hair.

No, lice do not travel to other parts of the body. 

Yes! Every ethnicity or culture back ground can get lice!

NEVER, they are crawlers.

No. Lice typically have nothing to do with someone’s hygiene.

Lice are, brown in color and sometimes even dark reddish/brownish. Nits are sticky on the hair shaft. They can appear brownish, grayish or beige in color and the shape looks like a “tear drop”.

Up to 48 hours without a host.

Depending on the school’s policy. We can provide a letter stating your child has been professionally treated; usually the same day if not the next. 

Unfortunately hair dye will not remove an infestation of lice/nits.

Head lice and nits can typically be found almost anywhere on the scalp and/or near the root of the hair.

Tickling feeling of something moving in the hair; Itching, caused by the reaction to the bites of the head louse, irritability and difficulty sleeping; and sores on the head caused by scratching 

No, Data show that head lice can survive under water for several hours

Yes, people can get lice, regardless of the texture of the hair.

Yes, both adults and children can get lice.