O/T..NITS..ewwwwwwww..

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pirate1111

i've never had 'em before im only 21..lol
nah im now the big 39ish
never had 'em
but i started riffing-proper scratching 'til it drove me nearly insane!
i never even dreamt i would have nits-OH put a nitty comb through my hair-i was lousy!
i keep my tresses very clean and always comb it-but OH says anyone can have 'em
so-ive had it cut-even dyed it and nit combed it every day-5 times a day
but i keep finding them egg things-i feel sick just telling ya

the little bastards wont go

i dont wana put chemicals on my hair-so
does anyone have any recommendations what i can use please?

i could just 'google' an answer but i dont trust no-one
except you lot

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LeccyMember

Wash your hair as normal, smother it, really smother it in conditioner, then smother some more. Leave the conditioner on and comb, comb, comb with the nit comb.

Once you think you've combed it enough comb some more.

Give it a good rinse.

Then do that again every day for a few days ^^^^

6/20/101:53 PM

LeccyMember

Or buy a zapper from Argos but they aren't cheap (or weren't when my bairns were little)

6/20/101:54 PM

Former Member

well firstly nits only like clean hair and a healthy scalp to live on. You're not the first to get them and you won't be the last.

I've picked them up from the kids bringing them home from school as you can't force parents to treat their child's hair any more if they've got them!

You can try the wet combing method with a comb and shampoo but personally I didn't find this very effective. If I was you I'd speak to your local pharmacist who will be able to advise you.

6/20/101:54 PM

loislaneMember

Wash your pillows as well. Vo5 oil is good if you don't want to go down the chemist product route, apparently they prefer clean hair. I had them as a child and my gran dosed me in this stinky chemist stuff it worked.

6/20/101:56 PM

Former Member

nits are a nightmare. why dont you want to use chemicals? that would sort you out

6/20/101:58 PM

pirate1111Member

Reference:

Wash your hair as normal, smother it, really smother it in conditioner, then smother some more. Leave the conditioner on and comb, comb, comb with the nit comb.

ive done that

oh the shame

honest-ive combed my hair that much-ive made my scalp bleed
which to the nits is like an open party invitation

6/20/101:59 PM

pirate1111Member

little evil bastards

6/20/102:00 PM

slimfernMember VIP

Leccy's way is the only way to get rid....keep combing....they have to be a few days old to lay eggs so if ya keep combing you should catch them beforehand! Break the cycle!
Believe me I have tried all remedies including the £25 Zapper (as was) & the conditioner/combing is the best way!
Thankfully mine are all adults now & can deal with it themselves should the need arise..
Good Luck!

6/20/102:01 PM

SazBombMember

oh I couldn't stand it... I'd have the highest strength, fastest acting chemicals all over my scalp before them nits knew what had hit em

6/20/102:01 PM

Dame_Ann_AverageMember VIP10 years

Keep using loads conditioner and keep combing, and Tea tree shampoo, apparently they don't like it much.

6/20/102:03 PM

EllsMember

Chemical stuff suffocate the eggs and kill any of the ones that are walking round. Then once you are nit free buy a bottle of Tea Tree Oil and add a few drops to all your shampoos and that should keep tham away. Also hoover all your beds and sofa and stuff and boil bedclothes just to make sure there are no escapees. My neice got them recently and my sister only needed to use one application on her and she has been fine since. I would freak out if I caught them, I have long thick hair and they loved me when I was a kid. I ended up having to get my hair all chopped off as a last resort so I feel for you.....they are a nightmare if you don't act quickly.

6/20/102:04 PM

LeccyMember

There's no shame in it, as anyone with kids or who's worked in a school knows.

secret

At any one time about 2/3 of primary school teachers, dinner ladies, TAs, school secretaries ALL have nits...occupational hazard. You can see them jumping away and backing off from any kids they've noticed scratching that day.

Staff room convos all revolve around who's got nits again...

*scratches*

6/20/102:04 PM

pirate1111Member

Reference:

nits are a nightmare. why dont you want to use chemicals? that would sort you out

i dont mind hair dye-cos my hair is dark and ive been going grey since i was a youngster-im used to the hair dye
but i dont fancy this 'kill the nits' stuff
i'd rather go for a home remedy
ie
fall into a vat of vodka-get 'em pissed and kill 'em

i think ive made that one up

6/20/102:06 PM

Former Member

see if you get to dunk your head in a vat of vodka then i want nits

Ive used the chemical stuff on my daughter a few times, its not that bad, just a mouse (well the one i used) , only takes a few mins and does the job.

6/20/102:08 PM

stonksMember

Wear hair gel for a month, you can wash your hair but reapply, even nits can't hatch and move in that stuff, my boys have always used it and have never had nits....

6/20/102:11 PM

pirate1111Member

so if i dont use chemicals
tea tree oil and an effing good comb is the answer?

ive been around kids forever and ive NEVER got bloody nits

its itchy and annoying lol

i gotta laugh about it or i'll go maaaaaaaaad

6/20/102:12 PM

slimfernMember VIP

I guess it depends on how thick & what colour your hair is...wispy blonde is easier to detect the lil blighters..dark & thick is not so easy....But would say Yep to your last question Pirate!

6/20/103:05 PM

Ev (Peachy)Member

The only good method is the comb.

They are virtually immune to the chemicals , they be super lice

>Scratches<

6/21/102:38 AM

Jen-StarMember VIP10 yearsModerator

Oh no, i feel for you pirate. Nits are just horrible!!

I opt for the Chemicals (on EVERYONE!) when ever they turn up in my house.

The conditioner and combing method does work but it's takes time and i cant's stand it knowing either i or the kids.. or both have bugs walking around on their heads.....

Hope you are itch free asap.... after you are free of them citronella oil (a few drops mixed with water in a spray bottle) will keep them away as it's a natural bug repellent.

6/21/102:59 AM

suzybeanMember

Chemicals, buy it and use it...Full Marks!

6/21/103:51 AM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

Oh I caught nits from my little sister,she was at primary school then and I was in the middle of sitting my O levels.Little buggers,one thing that helped was to rinse your hair in vinegar(mind your eyes though!).Then I bought a nit shampoo at the chemists,you had to use it for three weeks as the eggs hatched over different times.Oh and the nit comb,spend hours with that too.This was nearly 35 years ago.

6/21/103:55 AM

Blizz'ardMember 10 years

Headlice don't prefer clean hair, they just aren't fussy, so it doesn't mean you've got dirty hair, or clean hair, if you catch them.

Anyway, I always use the loads of conditioner treatment. It makes it slippery and you can catch them in the comb more easily. But you have to keep doing it as the eggs are hatching, until you've caught all the little buggers.

I don't recommend watching the South Park episode about it, as you may get too emotional.

6/21/104:01 AM

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