Lice and nits combing service: description of the procedure and price (Moscow, St. Petersburg)

Why do you need to comb out nits?

Killing lice is much easier than combing nits out of your head. Adult parasites die when using insecticidal products, nits are covered with a protective shell, so no product is ready to have a detrimental effect on them - lice eggs continue to live and “hive”, turn into adults and again fill the hair with nits.

During the period of parasitism, lice were able to adapt to living conditions and learned to attach nits so firmly to human hair that sometimes they can only be pulled out with the hair, but not detached from it. Thus, the lice increased the chances of survival of their offspring.

Even if, when using potent products, the parasite embryos die and become dry, they will still be attached to the hair and will not fall off on their own; they must be combed out or pulled off with nails, otherwise the head will have an untidy appearance.

Expert opinion

Sidorenko Veronika Leonidovna

Candidate of Medical Sciences, St. Petersburg Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology named after Pasteur.

For your information! One adult louse can lay up to 7-8 eggs in one day, which hatch, mature and lay their offspring within 15 days.

That is, having settled on the head, one louse can produce up to 150 young individuals in a short life. This means that in a month a whole colony of parasites will breed on your hair, and numerous nits will hang along the entire length of your hair, like drops of dew.

If there is no special device

Lice can strike at any time, anywhere. You need to act quickly. How to comb out nits if you don’t have a comb:

• you need to go to any shopping center, store, market stall where they sell combs;
• choose the most common one with small, frequent teeth, it is suitable for hair of any length, it can get rid of lice;
• if the hairs are extremely thin and the comb does not catch nits, you need to thread a thread between the teeth and secure it on the sides;
• distribute hair into thin strands, slowly move the comb from roots to ends.

Fighting head lice

On a note!

In those places where the nits are clearly visible, you can pick them up with your nails and carefully pull them to the bottom. But don't overdo it. Because the lice eggs will be pulled out along with the hair.

Preparing for brushing

Before you begin processing, it is important to understand that nits are attached to the hair using a strong adhesive substance, which provides them with a secure hold.

On a note! Neither live nor dead nits can be removed by normal combing. They cannot be washed off with soap. In any condition, they are firmly attached to the hair. To get rid of them, you need to be smart.

Folk remedies in the fight against nits

1. Hydrogen peroxide is an excellent tool for killing parasites and breaking down sticky substances. After treating the head with peroxide, the nits literally fall to the floor on their own. You need to prepare the solution in the following proportion: take 1 part peroxide and dilute it in 3 parts water. Soak cotton wool in the product and lubricate your hair. Next, comb through wet hair. Brunettes should take into account that after treatment with peroxide, their hair will acquire a lighter shade.
2. Vinegar. The product has long been used to facilitate the removal of nits and lice. It has no effect on adults, but perfectly destroys the adhesive substance, which makes it easier to comb out nits. To prepare the working solution, you will need to dilute 100 ml of vinegar in 300 ml of warm water, wet your head with it and put on the bag. After 20 minutes, you can comb out the nits, then wash your hair as usual.

Remedies for head lice

To achieve the best result, before combing, it is better to treat your hair with an anti-lice product. Recipes for some of them:

• Decoction of pomegranate and mint. The infusion can be prepared at home. To do this you will need a glass of pomegranate juice and a few mint leaves. Boil the resulting mixture for about 10 minutes, then let it brew. Cool to room temperature, rub into scalp and hair.
• Onion mask. To prepare it, you need a medium-sized onion and two egg yolks. The onion is finely chopped and mixed with the yolks. The mask is applied to the scalp and distributed over the entire length of the hair. It is better to cover your hair with a bag and a towel. Leave the mask on for a couple of hours, then rinse thoroughly. Wash your hair with regular shampoo.
• Among traditional medicine recipes, kerosene is often mentioned to combat lice and nits. However, this method can quite easily lead to a chemical burn or cause a severe allergic reaction.
• Treatment with vinegar solution. Considering that the solution will be applied directly to the scalp and hair, it is important that the vinegar used is no more than 9% concentration. Vinegar is mixed with water in a ratio of 1 part vinegar and 2 parts water. Then the hair is treated with the solution. Wrap your head in a towel and leave for 30 minutes. The maximum residence time with the solution is no more than an hour. Vinegar does not kill lice and nits, but is very effective in removing nits from hair.
• Hydrogen peroxide. It is able to influence the adhesive substance with which nits are attached to the hair and facilitate their separation from the hair. The solution is prepared by adding water in a ratio of 3 parts water and 1 peroxide. Cover your hair with a plastic bag. Apply to hair and leave for about half an hour.

Important point! Hydrogen peroxide has a lightening effect, so it is important not to exceed the dosage and treatment time.

The pharmaceutical industry offers a wide range of products for head lice:

• shampoos;
• sprays;
• ointments;
• solutions, etc.

Such products can destroy all living lice in 15–20 minutes and facilitate the process of further combing out. However, they are ineffective against nits.

Tool selection

Choosing the right tool will greatly facilitate the process of getting rid of parasites and nits.

Special combs

A set of special tools can be purchased at a reasonable price at a pharmacy. Such combs have hard teeth with laser notches that do not allow nits and lice to pass through during processing. Manufacturers have simplified the labor-intensive work and released electric combs that can kill adults with an electric discharge.

If there is no special comb, what can you use?

Lice can appear suddenly, no one is immune from this. If parasites are identified, you need to act immediately, otherwise they will multiply “at the speed of light”, and then it will be more difficult to fight them. A comb for lice and nits is an ideal tool and assistant in this difficult task. However, if you don’t have a special comb at hand, you can do the following:

1. You need to go to the store, choose a comb whose teeth are closer together, it will help comb out the lice.
2. For thin hair, the lack of a special comb can be very problematic, because ordinary combs with dense teeth cannot always grip thin hair.
3. To comb out nits from thin hair with a regular comb, it is recommended to stretch a thread in a figure eight between the teeth and secure the ends to the sides.

When combing out lice and nits at home, you need to divide your hair into small strands and carefully, slowly, walk with a comb from the roots of the hair to the very ends.

Combing tool

Every day every girl, girl, woman uses a comb. He combs his hair several times a day. The nits are not going anywhere and continue to actively develop. To remove lice eggs from your hair you need a special comb or comb.

It is not customary to talk about head lice openly. Everyone pretends that such a problem does not exist and is a thing of the distant past. Lice are vigorously discussed on forums on the Internet, and special tools for combing out nits are actively advertised.

A comb or comb for lice differs from the usual frequency of teeth, their length, shape, and material. A hard, fine-toothed comb made of high-quality material with rounded ends. It does not damage the scalp even with repeated touching. It catches every hair well and removes debris with a diameter of less than 1 mm. Coming out nits is much easier and faster, without damaging the hair.

How is the combing procedure carried out?

The procedure is carried out using a comb to comb out nits. Quality depends on regularity.

To myself

It is quite difficult to comb out lice eggs on your head, especially those located on the back of the head. Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to sit more comfortably and spread white material in front of you. You need to comb out strand by strand, treating all areas. A lice comb will help you carry out the procedure of combing out parasites efficiently.

For children

Kids are not happy with combing, the procedure itself causes them pain and discomfort, and besides, children are restless, so parents need to be patient to cope with the problem. You need to comb out with special combs, dividing the hair into small strands. After this, you need to look through all the curls for “lost” nits, because they are very strongly attached to the hair.

On hair of different lengths

Removing nits from short hair is much easier than from long strands. When combing out nits from long hair, it is recommended to divide them into small zones and gradually comb through each of them. To make processing easier, it is recommended to moisten long hair with conditioner or lubricate it with vodka. When combing, it is important to ensure that nits do not remain on the ends of the hair.

How to properly comb out lice and nits with a comb

The process of removing parasites requires a careful approach and good lighting. This determines how successfully you complete the task and whether you will have to repeat the entire procedure again after some time.

You will need a special comb. You can purchase it separately at the pharmacy or use the kit if it came with the anti-pediculosis product. Usual home massagers or combs will not work, as they have teeth that are too sparse and cannot remove lice eggs tightly attached to the hair.

A special comb for combing out lice has fine teeth and a reinforced design, which adds rigidity to the teeth and helps remove all dead insects and nits from the hair. In addition to the comb you will need:

• • clean light towel
• • gloves;
• • a bath of vinegar or hydrogen peroxide to rinse the comb.

Take care of yourself: remove your hair, wear gloves and a light robe.

Hair treatment after

After removing lice and nits, hair loses its shine, becomes dull and is not always pleasing with its appearance.
To restore hair follicles, you will need to make strengthening masks, lubricate your hair with special oils, and rinse with infusions of medicinal herbs. It is important to prevent lice from reoccurring. To do this, the child needs to be told in detail how and where he can become infected with parasites. In addition, you need to wash your hair regularly, change your underwear and change your bed linen weekly.

What to do if nits cannot be combed out?

It is often observed that after repeated combing the parasites do not fall off, what should you do in this case? To make this process easier, use products that break down the sticky compound that attaches nits to your hair. After the special treatment, rinse your hair again with a specialized shampoo and let it dry slightly, then proceed to combing.

What to do with combed out parasites

If the lice infestation occurred in the summer, then control of the parasites should be carried out in non-residential premises or on the street. If in winter, then you need to comb it using white material or film in order to see the falling adults in time and prevent them from scattering around the room.

After processing, the film or material is rolled up and taken out of the room to the street. The main thing is that there is no air access into the bag. Lice die in the cold or under the influence of ultraviolet rays. If the family lives in a private house, the parasites can be burned in the stove.

Combed out nits and lice should not be thrown into the trash, as individuals can live for another 3 days, and during this time they can infect one of the family members.

Is combing necessary?

When treating head lice, combing out lice is a mandatory measure. The procedure itself is not able to completely get rid of parasites. To achieve the desired result, additional measures must be taken.

Here they are:

• pharmaceutical products (shampoos, sprays, etc.).
• Traditional medicine recipes (vinegar solution, kerosene, oil).

Important: after treatment, dead parasites and their larvae still remain on the strands.

To clean your hair, you will need to comb it repeatedly.

How many procedures will be needed

The amount of time spent combing out nits will be influenced by factors such as hair length, whether there are many pests or not.
There is no guarantee that parasites can be completely eliminated in one day. For a week, you need to repeat the combing procedure daily to gradually get rid of nits and prevent lice from multiplying. It's hard to comb yourself. Other types of treatment are recommended to remove lice and nits. When no nits are visible when examining strands of hair, it means that the process of fighting parasites can be considered successfully completed.

The fight against pediculosis is considered the most labor-intensive and painstaking task. First you need to carry out primary processing, then perform mechanical actions.

In the process of fighting, it is important to disinfect the personal belongings of not only the patient, but also his family members; it is necessary to carry out wet cleaning of the room daily. It is enough to encounter the problem of lice and nits once, and a person gains invaluable experience and a desire to maintain personal hygiene, because the fight against lice is not a pleasant matter.

How often should this procedure be done?

It is difficult to say specifically how many days will be spent on treatment. The lice will have to be combed out until not a single parasite remains on the head. For complete relief, 3-5 carefully performed procedures are usually sufficient.

As a preventive measure, it is necessary to inspect the strands for the presence of parasites once a week after the course of treatment.

Most often, secondary infection occurs in children, especially if lice nits remain after the first treatment.

It is not possible to get rid of uninvited guests in 1 day. Combing is a long, painstaking process that requires diligence and care.

How to properly comb out lice using a comb

Many of us have encountered a similar problem. Some in childhood, and some in adulthood. Lice, or scientifically called pediculosis, is a common childhood disease.

Usually children bring such an unpleasant surprise from kindergarten or after a summer spent in the village.

An adult can become infected with lice if hygiene rules are not followed, while visiting a bathhouse, or if he uses someone else's comb or towel.

There are many ways to get rid of this scourge, including strong toxic agents, but not all of them are effective and safe. Let's consider this method of dealing with lice, such as combing out using a specially selected comb.

Why is it necessary to get rid of lice?

Lice are parasitic insects that live on the human body. Head and body lice live on the human head, they feed on blood and are carriers of dangerous diseases such as Volyn fever, relapsing fever and typhus. Itching from bites leads to scratching and suppuration of the skin.

To get rid of lice, you must first of all get rid of the lice themselves. Nits are their larvae, and are a consequence of their life activity.

If you only remove nits, it will not bring the desired effect; after a few days they will return again. After all, an adult can lay up to 10 eggs per day.

Advantages and disadvantages of combing

Benefits of combing:

• the main advantage of combing is the absence of contraindications;
• combs are suitable for all hair types;
• special combs have an original design that allows you not to injure the scalp;
• complete absence of allergies and other side effects.

Disadvantages of combing:

• Carrying out such a procedure yourself is difficult and inconvenient; an assistant is definitely needed;
• Combing helps only at an early stage, when the lesion is not large;
• This treatment method requires about two weeks;
• some combs are not suitable for long hair;
• high cost of special combs.

There are three main types of lice combs:

• plastic combs;
• combs from various types of wood;
• metal with an improved design;
• electric combs.

They are all good in their own way and each type has its own characteristics.

How to choose the right comb

Wooden and plastic lice combs are less effective than metal ones. And in this regard, the choice should be made on an electric comb. Today this is the best option, although it is expensive.

It effectively combs out lice and nits and kills them with an electrical impulse. It is absolutely safe and easy to use, as it runs on a battery. Some models, especially metal combs, are not suitable for long hair.

Therefore, you should consider this point before purchasing.

When choosing a comb, one must be guided by many factors; often the use of additional chemical control agents is impossible. This could be childhood or pregnancy, or simply a weakened body or allergies. Therefore, it is better to opt for wooden or electric combs.

It must be said right away that the process is long. You cannot achieve results in 1-2 times.

Before you begin the process of combing out lice, you need to properly moisturize your hair. This will make it easier to work with the comb. This can be done with plain water, a special product, some use diluted vinegar.

In addition to softening the hair, this will make it more difficult for lice to move and weaken the attachment of nits. Next, you should straighten your hair with a regular comb. The next step is to directly comb out the parasites.

This is important because lice mostly live on the scalp.

It is very important to comb every area. After each combing it is necessary to rinse the comb

It is better to do this with hot water, ideally immerse it in boiling water. After the procedure, you should wash your hair with shampoo.

This procedure should be carried out regularly every one to two days. If everything is done correctly, then in about 13-16 days the lice will disappear.

It is equally important during the treatment process to treat your clothes, hats, scarves, and everything that could have contact with the head, and bed linen in particular. Without this, treatment of pediculosis will not be effective.

It is equally important to take care of the safety of those who are helping you.

To do this, you need to undress to the waist to prevent lice from getting on your clothes and put a protective cap on your head or tie a scarf.

Treatment

How to remove lice? Lice infestation means unbearable itching, discomfort and irritability. Parasite removal should be started immediately. Nits and lice can be removed mechanically and chemically. Both methods are quite effective, but differ in the required time for the procedure. The chemical method involves the use of pharmaceutical drugs that can be purchased at the pharmacy, but their effect on nits is either very weak or completely absent. With adults, chemistry can cope immediately.

Our ancestors used a fairly simple mechanical method of destroying nits; they removed them using combing. How to comb out nits? It is especially difficult to remove nits from long hair, but for this there are folk remedies for lice on long hair.

What are nits and why comb them out.

A nit is a cocoon with a larva that is laid by a female insect (louse) to produce offspring.
The maturation period of the larvae is very short. Under favorable conditions (average humidity and air temperature +30 degrees), the larva emerges from the cocoon after 5-7 days. After exiting, it immediately begins to feed on human blood, biting the scalp (causing severe itching) up to 5-6 times a day.

Puberty of a young individual to an adult insect continues for another 7 days. During this period, the larva goes through three stages of maturation (molting) and upon completion of this stage it is ready to produce offspring.

An adult female lays 5-6 cocoons per day; during her entire life (life expectancy is on average 35-40 days), she is capable of laying 240 larvae.

Lice live on the surface of the scalp, and lay their offspring in the root zone of the hair. Approximately at a distance of 2-3 cm from the beginning of curl growth. Immediately after infection, insects prefer the temporal and occipital parts of the head; this is where the first nits are deposited.

During the formation of the cocoon, the female secretes sticky mucus, which envelops not only the cocoon itself, but also part of the hair to which this cocoon is attached. Almost instantly the mucus hardens and forms a protective layer for the cocoon and a very strong attachment to the hair.

Such procedures as frequent shampooing and combing hair are not scary for the larva. The cocoon adheres so tightly to the hair that even after the young individual emerges, the cocoon remains on the hair until the hair falls out.

Most of the modern drugs aimed at combating lice instantly destroy living individuals, but for nits they are either completely safe or partially neutralize them.

That is why all experts recommend not only hair treatment, but also mandatory combing. After all, if at least one living larva remains, the lice population will quickly increase and a relapse of pediculosis will occur.

Nits on hair

Nits are lice eggs that are laid by adults for reproduction. The eggs are laid directly on the hair, tightly attaching to it.

In shape, they resemble a drop a millimeter in length, which has a dense shell on top.

It is quite difficult to eliminate them with your fingers; in addition, lice eggs do not fall off the hair even after the action of various aggressive chemicals, any traditional medicine or medications.

They can only be eliminated with the help of specialized combs or combs.

To carry out the combing procedure, the best option is to use a specialized comb.

Such combs differ from ordinary combs in their more rigid design and very close arrangement of teeth to each other. The use of such combs makes it possible to thoroughly process the hair without missing any nits.

There are special electrical devices - combs, which operate due to an electric discharge. During combing, a discharge of electric current that comes from the comb affects the nits, they die and are simultaneously removed from the hair.

If none of the listed tools is at hand, then an ordinary comb, which has closely spaced teeth, will do. It is better to use a small comb; in extreme cases, you can remove nits with your fingers.

However, this is a rather labor-intensive process that will take a lot of time, patience and effort.

Mechanical removal of nits

There are powerful insecticides that have an ovicidal effect not only on bloodsuckers, but also on their eggs. Preparations containing the active ingredient permitrin destroy the embryo inside the capsule. It remains empty, but continues to hang on the hair, which gives the person an unkempt appearance. Therefore, the use of insecticides does not solve the problem of removing empty eggs. In any case, nits will have to be removed mechanically. Fortunately, today this work is not as labor-intensive as in the past.

The special anti-lice hair comb is safe and extremely easy to use. Thanks to the device, adult parasites and nits can be removed even without the use of chemicals. And environmental friendliness is extremely important for removing blood-sucking parasites from children, expectant mothers and people with a tendency to exhibit allergic reactions.

How to use a comb? To remove parasites, you should divide your hair into strands, which you then comb thoroughly with a comb from root to tip. It is recommended to carry out the mechanical removal of insects over a light-colored cloth or over a bathtub. After finishing combing, the bath should be thoroughly washed and the contents of the sheet should be shaken out (preferably outside).

There are many models of scallops on sale. AntiV, LiceGuard, NitFree are sold in almost every pharmacy. When purchasing some pediculicidal preparations, you can receive a comb as a gift: a device for combing out dead and living bloodsuckers is included in the kit. The comb is used in combination with an insecticide or used as an independent remedy against parasites.

Massive advertising often pushes consumers to buy electronic combs. Don't rush into this expensive purchase. The effectiveness of electronic devices is no higher than that of conventional combs. And the narrow blade of the devices will also complicate the task of thoroughly combing each strand.

The combing procedure should be carried out daily. It is even better to treat the strands twice a day for 10-12 days. On the first day, you will be able to comb out the largest number of blood-sucking parasites, and in subsequent visits you will be able to capture the emerging larvae. 10-12 days is a period that allows you to remove all the offspring of lice.

How to comb your hair

Combing parasites from scalp hair at home has several nuances. They no longer concern the procedure itself, but the preparation for it. You need to take care of the convenience of manipulation and its safety for others.

The patient needs to prepare a place where mechanical removal of parasites will take place. It should be well lit and not have upholstered furniture, carpets or any fleecy items nearby. It is most convenient to do this in the bathroom. You will also need to prepare a white cloth on which dead parasites will be placed during combing, as well as means for washing and treating your hair before performing the procedure.

Hair treatment

They are tightly adhered to human hair and are difficult to comb out even with a special comb. Therefore, you will need to pre-treat the hair with a substance that dissolves this adhesive substance and allows you to more effectively manipulate the tool.

Most scalp treatments are stored in the kitchen. Products that can be used to comb out nits at home.

1. Olive oil. One of the few products that is not only suitable for combing out nits at home, but also helps to moisturize and soften the hair.
2. Lemon and cranberry juices. Natural acids are harmful to parasites. Juices are not used in concentrated form. They are diluted 1:3.
3. Hellebore water. The only product that will have to be purchased at the pharmacy. This medicine not only helps remove parasites, but also has a beneficial effect on the hair, strengthening it.
4. Hydrogen peroxide. It needs to be diluted with water 1:3 and applied to hair. After 30 min. can be combed out.
5. Vinegar. It is mixed with water in a ratio of 1:3 and applied to the hair. Leave the medicine for 20-30 minutes, then wash off with warm running water. With the help of such a product it will also be easier to comb out the germs of parasites.

To comb out nits, you can use medicated shampoos for head lice. They already contain components that help destroy the shell of parasite embryos, so working with the comb is easier.

You can use medicated shampoos before combing out nits.

Combing procedure

It is necessary to comb out nits and mature individuals after the initial treatment of the hair with chemicals. Having organized the space for working with the comb, you will need to undress to the waist, sit on a stool (or lean over the bathtub).

The procedure itself is simple. The main thing is to do everything carefully and according to the instructions:

1. The hair is separated in strands.
2. The comb goes from the roots to the ends of the hair.
3. Collect parasites by dropping them onto a spread white cloth.
4. After each pass through the hair, the tool is treated with conditioner or anti-pediculosis shampoo.
5. Move from strand to strand, not skipping areas not treated with the comb.

It takes 40-50 minutes to comb out all the nits. The procedure is painless. Mechanical methods can be used to combat lice in both adults and children.

Frequency of procedures

It is not possible to quickly comb out nits in one procedure. Even with the most thorough treatment of hair with chemicals and subsequent combing, the risk of leaving several individuals among the hair (especially long ones) is high. The treatment time side of nit combing is a disadvantage of the method. Therefore, having decided to use a comb in the fight against pediculosis, you need to tune in to daily procedures for 40-50 minutes. during 7 days of treatment.

To comb out lice every day, it is important to get outside help. One of your loved ones can become an assistant in the fight against lice. It is important to prepare him for the need to comply with the rules regarding the duration of treatment for head lice.

It will not be possible to cope with the task on your own

It is important to prepare him for the need to comply with the rules regarding the duration of treatment for head lice. It will not be possible to cope with the task on your own