As a hairdresser, if you suspect head lice, advise clients to:
Use a fine-toothed comb or if thick or curly hair, a wide tooth or detangling brush initially, followed by a fine tooth comb and apply the Organic Oasis Head Lice Treatment to remove lice and follow instructions carefully
Consider using a UV torch 🔦 to locate them, check other members of the household, wash all head wear, hair brushes, combs, hair ties, hats, sheets, towels, soft toys and wipe down children’s booster seats, soft furnishings.
Here’s a more detailed guide:
1. Identify Head Lice and Nits:
- Look for: Small, light-colored eggs (nits) attached to the hair shaft near the scalp, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck.
- Distinguish from: Dandruff, which can be easily removed from the hair, while nits are firmly attached.
- Check for: Live lice, which appear as small, brown or tan crawling insects.
2. The “Comb and Conditioner” Method:
- Apply Treatment:
Generously apply Organic Oasis Head Lice Treatment to dry hair, ensuring it covers the scalp and hair shafts.
- Detangle:
Gently comb through the hair with a wide-toothed comb to remove any tangles.
- Use a fine-toothed comb:
Section the hair and use a fine-toothed lice comb, starting at the roots and combing down to the ends.
- Check for lice and nits:
Wipe the comb on a paper towel after each stroke and check for lice and nits.
- Allow Treatment a minimum of 20 minutes to Kill Lice and Soothe the Scalp:
Repeat the combing process, to drag out the attached nits on the hair shaft, prior to washing the clients hair.
- Basin: Apply Organic Oasis Head Lice Shampoo, wash and rinse twice to ensure the removal of remain Lice and poo…
Follow by applying Organic Oasis Head Lice Conditioner, wash thoroughly and proceed to drying clients hair…
- Following Treatment, apply Organic Oasis Head Lice Preventative Spray..
If client is unsure about which products to use, advise the client to maintain protection, so they can purchase the preventative spray and/or treatment to utilise on other household members and have on hand in case of future infestations.
- Repeat treatment:
Generally speaking, a second application is recommended after a week to kill any newly hatched lice.
Additional Tips for Hairdressers:
- Offer support:
If you choose to not treat the client in your salon, Let clients know they are welcome back when they are lice-free and provide a remedy by offering the Organic Oasis Head Lice Treatment, which is a natural, chemical free, colour safe and effective product that is safe to use on children and people effected with auto-immune disease.
- Reassure them, Head Lice is nothing to be ashamed off, anyone can host the unwelcome hitch hikers and they’ve been around since cavemen…
- Recommend professional help:
If clients are struggling with head lice, or possible bacterial infections, brought on by scratching, allergy’s to parasites saliva etc suggest they seek professional help from their Doctor or Paediatrician
- Promote prevention:
Advise clients on preventative measures, such as avoiding sharing combs, hats, helmets and towels.
- Cleanliness:
Ensure your salon implements proper cleaning and hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of lice.