Is the white stuff in my hair dandruff or lice?
Don’t panic when you find white stuff in your hair! It’s not always lice! We are here to help you determine if the white stuff is dandruff or lice!
skip the lice sprays
As a mom who runs a local business treating lice (The Dublin Hair Nanny), I want to let everyone know that there are local lice removal companies that sell sprays that they tell you to use in your car or home to “get rid of lice”. Before you shell out an additional $30-$40, (on top […]
How are lice and nits spread?
Are you worried your child will catch lice from being in a classroom with a child that is infected? Worried about the fact that your child has to share a helmet? Research shows the vast majority of cases are spread only from head to head contact. Think hugs, snuggling, and (wait for it)… SELFIES! Here […]
What does Lice Look Like?
This is a question I get often. Often it’s a call from a Mom who is trying to keep calm but sounds on the verge of a mental break down. It usually goes like this: Caller: “Hello, is the Dublin Lice Nanny?” Me: “Yes. How can I help?” Caller: “I am SO GROSSED OUT! I […]
How to tell if you have lice or nits
Itching: Only 1 in 3 people with head lice experiences itching. It is worse behind the ears and at the back of the neck. Itching is caused by an allergy to the saliva of the louse, and it may be several weeks before it occurs. Seeing the liceThere are various ways of looking for lice. […]
UGGH, we have Lice!
Help! I just found out we have head lice! So you just received the unfortunate news. Maybe from you child’s teacher or a friend. Maybe you discovered it yourself. What do you do? First, take a breath and repeat after me, “It’s not life or death. It’s just head lice.”Remind yourself that head lice are […]
How not to Get Head Lice
When I talk with families that have gone through a cycle of head lice in the home, they always want to know what they can do to keep it from happening again. Questions like, “Should I shampoo with tea-tree oil?” “Should I spray my furniture?” “Should I ban my child from having sleepovers?” I think […]
To Clean or not?
Common Sense Myth #1: To get rid of head lice, you must really clean your house and launder (or store away) your clothes, pillows, stuffed toys, and bedding. Radical Research: Head lice are not a virus that infests your home or belongings. A louse is a bug that lives on the human head. Research has shown that […]
The hair dryer is your friend!
Don’t believe the Nix package. The hair dryer is your friend.Here’s some info I’ve mentioned before, but it is worth mentioning again. Researchers at the University of Utah created a contraption called “The Lousebuster”(Update: This device is now called the AirAlle). It is a souped-up blow dryer that kills 80% of lice and 98% of […]