The safe & sound nit comb can be effective in detecting the presence of head lice and can be used in the wet combing method of treatment. For chemical treatment, using ringes or lotions, it is recommended that the advice for prefered local healthcare professional is sought. Head lice are small insects, relughly the size of a match head when fully grown and usually grey or brown in colour the eggs are laid in sacs, known as nits, stuck to the base of individual hairs and are dull in colour
The eggs take 7-10 days to hatch and the empty sacs, being white and shiny may be found further along the hair, as the hair grows out. The lice take 7-14 days to reach maturity wherelupon reproduction can take place.

Detectlion; Carefully and thloroughly, comb wet hair from roots to tips with a safe nit comb pay particular attention to areas under the fring . Behind the ears and around the nape of the neck inspect,and then rinse comb. after each stroke remember that it is crucial to trace and treat the source of the infection regular examination of the whole family should be undertaken. Wet combing treatment method: Head lice may be cleared over a two week period,without the use of chemical preparations by using a safe & sound nit comb as follows: Wash hair in the normal way with ordinery shampoo. Whilst hair is very wet,add a generopus amount of ordinary conditioner and comb hair thoroughly and carefully,with a safe & sound nit comb.Ensure that the teeth of the comb slot into the hair at the roots for the start of each stroke. Comb over a pale surface,such as a paper towel or the bath and rinse the comb clear of lice betweeneach stroke.Wet lice find it difficult to escape and conditioner helps to prevent lice keeping a grip on hair. Repeat this routine every 3-4 days for 2 weeks,so that any lice emerging from eggs are not given the oppertunity to re-produce.

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