Although there is no specific time for lice to start doing their thing, it is true that the heat is when most outbreaks of head lice among children occur. The good temperatures mean that children spend more time outdoors: playgrounds, parks, camps… And that’s when they can catch them.
These tiny parasites attach themselves to the hair and feed on the blood of the scalp, causing intense itching and discomfort. Therefore, it is important to treat it immediately to prevent it from spreading to others as well.
The perfect comb
A nit comb is a specialized tool used to remove nits from the hair. Nits are the eggs that lice lay in the hair and adhere tightly to the hair strand.
The nit comb has very narrow and fine teeth that can separate the nits from the hair and drag them down. It is important to use the nit comb carefully and patiently to avoid damaging the hair and to ensure that all nits are removed.
At Joopi Kids, we have the best hair comb on the market:
- Professional pulling power: Thanks to its Double X groove, the pulling power of the Joopi Comb will not leave a single nit unturned.
- High quality and resistance: Top quality materials that provide you with safety and great resistance to eliminate lice and nits. Sterilisable stainless steel with non-slip grip.
- Easy to use: Our comb is suitable for all hair types and its ergonomic design makes it easy to use.
- All hair types: The special design of the tines allows Joopi Comb to adapt to any type of hair without scratching the scalp.
To use the lendrera effectively, the following steps are recommended:
- Wash the hair with a specialized shampoo for lice and nits.
- Apply conditioner to the hair to facilitate combing.
- Separate the hair into small sections and use the comb to comb each section.
- Comb from roots to ends, paying special attention to the areas behind the ears and at the nape of the neck.
- After each pass of the comb, wipe the teeth of the comb with a clean cloth or immerse it in hot water.
Heat to remove lice
Heat can be an effective way to kill lice and nits, as these insects cannot survive extreme temperatures. Heat affects lice and nits in different ways, depending on the heat source used. Some of the effects of heat on lice and nits are:
- DehydrationHeat can cause rapid dehydration of lice and nits, which can lead to their death. The heat dries the exoskeleton of the lice and nits, which causes them to lose water quickly and die.
Destruction
of proteins
Heat can cause denaturation of the proteins in the lice and nits, which can lead to their death. Protein denaturation is a process in which proteins lose their normal structure and function, which can be lethal to lice and nits.- Breathing blockageHeat can block the breathing of lice and nits, which can lead to their death. When exposed to high temperatures, lice and nits may have difficulty breathing due to the narrowing of the respiratory passages.
These are two of the easiest ways to get rid of lice. However, specialists recommend taking the drama out of the problem and acting normally, in order to prevent children from feeling bad.