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How Lice Screenings Keep Your Summer Camp Lice-Free

By vallice

There is no question that you want to send all campers home lice-free, but it’s not exactly in your control. When hundreds of kids come together in an environment like this, they are more likely to share lice. Whether it’s from putting their heads together during a science project or…

July 10, 2019

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What is Wet Combing and How Effective is It?

By vallice

If your child is in school, daycare or summer camp, you’ve probably been told to check their hair for lice. By doing this, you can identify the presence of lice before they cause an infestation. But, do you know how to check your child for these tiny parasites? Years ago,…

June 30, 2019

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Does Chlorine Kill Lice? Can My Child Catch Lice from a Swimming Pool?

By vallice

Now that it’s summer, we have many families asking if they can catch head lice from swimming in a public pool. Swimming pools are known for lots of things, but head lice aren’t one of them. While there is some risk to catching lice from a swimming pool, that risk…

June 24, 2019

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Can Adults Get Head Lice?

By vallice

When a child comes home from school or summer camp with head lice, parents often worry about siblings in the home. But, what about the adults? Can they get head lice, too? The truth is that anyone can get head lice – even moms and dads. Still, adults are far…

June 20, 2019

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Summer Camp and Head Lice: Keep Your Child Lice-Free

By vallice

Every year, more than 14 million children and adults attend camp in the U.S. Camps are especially popular in the summer months when kids are out of school and need structure. Like school and daycare, camps create an environment where kids share their space. While this is important for establishing…

June 11, 2019

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Do Home Remedies for Head Lice Work?

By vallice

In order to get rid of hair lice, head lice treatment is almost always necessary. Many people start their research online where they are presented with dozens of home remedies. Unfortunately, most home remedies are ineffective and can cause you to waste your time and money. Unless you have an…

June 4, 2019

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Things You Don’t Have to Do When Your Child Has Lice

By vallice

Here at My Hair Helpers, we love to save families time and money. We know that lice can be a worst fear for parents, but they don’t have to be. With prompt treatment from a reputable lice treatment service, you can get your lice situation (and sanity) under control. To…

May 28, 2019

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5 Things to Look For in a Head Lice Removal Service

By vallice

When lice invade your home, it’s important to know that you are not alone. Head lice treatment services are available – the key is finding the right one for your needs. Head lice are growing more resistant to certain ingredients, so the last thing you want is ineffective treatment. This…

May 16, 2019

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Is Your Child Embarrassed by Head Lice? Here’s How to Help.

By vallice

There is a stigma associated with head lice. It’s unfortunate, really, because lice are extremely common, highly contagious and difficult to prevent. Cases of head lice are found worldwide and are most common among preschoolers and school-aged students. Between 6 and 12 million people get head lice each year, most…

May 13, 2019

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