Learning About Head Lice - Lice Lifters DFW

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Lice Lifters DFW

Lice Lifters Treatments Dallas & Fort Worth, TX No one wants to have a second outbreak of head lice after the first treatment fails to completely remove head lice and nits. That’s why it’s important to keep these 10 tips in mind.

Attack Lice at All Life Stages

Look into using a solution treatment that will kill lice at every life stage.

Use a Nit Comb

This comb is specially designed to make it easy to use and to lift nits directly off hair strands.

Use Products with Mint

Products like our Lice Lifters Nit Removal Mousse or the Lice Lifters Mint Detangler Spray are safe for you, your family, but a natural repellant for head lice.

Avoid OTC Methods

At best, over the counter methods are partially successfully, at worst, they can irritate the scalp or cause other issues.

Use a Detangler Spray for Long Hair

If you or your child has long hair, look for a mint scented detangler spray that will make the process of removing head lice much easier and deter head lice from returning.

Don’t Share Hats or Brushes

Head lice are transferred through skin to skin contact. Encourage your kids to not share brushes, combs, or hats with their friends.

Be Diligent

After your treatment, be on the lookout for nits and head lice in your child’s hair. If you see anything after a treatment, give us a call.

Treat Your House Too

Don’t forget to clean any bedding, stuffed animals, clothes, or furniture surfaces that might house any lingering head lice.

Plan a Follow-up Treatment

With a Lice Lifters Family Head Lice Treatment Kit, depending on the length and thickness of hair, a single kit treats one to four heads.

Use the Help of a Trusted Local Company

Lice Lifters uses an all-natural, non-toxic, pesticide-free treatment to eradicate head lice and get you and your family up and running in no time

If you or your child is dealing with head lice, give our experienced Dallas professionals a call at our Frisco location at 972-805-1308 to answer any questions.. We’ll be happy to answer whatever questions you may have regarding our products and services.

Important Follow-Up Care After Lice Treatment

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Lice Lifters DFW

Lice Treatment Wylie, TX The last things any of us want to deal with after we’ve already treated one outbreak of head lice, is to have new head lice hatch and have to go through the process all over again.

Lice Lifters takes serving the Dallas community seriously, and follow-up care is an important part of lice treatment. In this article, we’ll look at follow-up care and why is plays a pivotal role in getting you and your family free of head lice.

Head Check

Have your family members come by Lice Lifters for a head check. It’s common for people not to know for sure where they go head lice in the first place. If someone has just finished treatment for head lice, you certainly don’t want to go through the same treatment with another family member.

Comb and Look

Keep an eye on your child’s hair when you brush it out. Especially if you did an at-home treatment, you may still see a few lingering dead lice for a day or two, depending on how well the hair was washed following treatment. But if there are living lice, or nits present, give us a call.

Preventative Care

Especially if you have younger children or you’ve heard of lice issues at your kid’s school, consider preventative steps. Head lice are naturally deterred by mint. We offer a couple effective products with mint included to ensure you and your family won’t have to deal with head lice again in the future.

Call Lice Lifters

If you or someone in your household has recently been treated for head lice, give our trained lice lifticians a call today at 972-805-1308. We offer head checks at our Dallas area location and a range of preventative options in addition to our treatments so you can be done with head lice for good.

Lice Prevalence During Hot Summer Months

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Lice Lifters DFW

Summer Camp As the Dallas area gets ready to fill the summer months with lot of family, friends, and activities, keep an eye out for head lice. Even though your kids are out of school for the summer, the prevalence of head lice increases during warmer months.

In this article, we’ll look at what you need to know about head lice during summer in Dallas.

Are Head Lice a Bigger Problem During the Summer?

Head lice do thrive more in warm months. And at Lice Lifters we’ve been getting ready for the summer season. The reason for this upswing in head lice infestations has more to do with the fact that kids are out of class and doing more active and interactive things like:

Attending summer camps
Going to day camps
Going to summer classes
Hanging out with friends

Camps especially put children in close proximity with one another so that the likelihood of lice moving from one person to the next increases dramatically.

What Do I Need to Do to Avoid Them?

First of all, enjoy your summer! Encourage your kids to bring their own pillows to sleepovers, and not share brushes or hats with their friends.

As a parent, be vigilant. When your child comes back from camp or from spending time at a friend’s house know that nits are more easy to see in natural light, so feel free to see if you notice any nits on your child’s scalp.

Take advantage of our head checks that we offer at Lice Lifters. Drop by and let our certified Lice Lifticians take a look for themselves.

Who Should I Call if I Think My Kids Have Head Lice?

We have years of experience handling head lice and nits. Give us a call at 972-805-1308 with whatever questions you may have about our products and services.

DIY Lice Removal Tricks That Don’t Actually Work

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Lice Lifters DFW

Lice Treatment Lewisville, TX If your child is in a DFW area school, you’ve likely heard many “do it yourself” lice removal suggestions. The problem is, many of this don’t actually work.

In this article, Lice Lifters discusses lice removal tricks that don’t actually work.

OTC Products That Use Harmful Chemicals

Let us clarify, these shampoos and other products will kill off come of the head lice, but they also irritate the scalp and can be harmful, when not used according to their instructions. Why use a harsh method when there is a nontoxic, all-natural alternative that is kinder to your child’s scalp and won’t irritate the skin?

Using the Nit Comb Only

Most people realize that a nit comb is used for part of the live removal process. However, using a nit comb alone is not an effective lice removal trick. You must use a treatment method that addresses every life stage of lead lice in order to effectively free the scalp of head lice and nits.

Mayo, Olive Oil, Vaseline

There are some home remedies which are often tried by our clients before they come to us, but haven’t been fully effective. These include covering the head with mayonnaise, olive oil, or Vaseline and leaving it on overnight. In some cases, clients notices a decrease in head lice, but other treatment methods are needed to fully eradicate the outbreak.

Give Us a Call to Try a Proven Method

If someone in your family is dealing with head lice, give our experienced lice removal technicians a call today at 972-805-1308. Learn more about our products and services and how they can effectively treat and free your home of head lice and nits.

What’s the Difference Between Head Lice and Nits?

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Lice Lifters DFW

Lice Treatment Wylie, TX If your family is facing head lice in the DFW area, you likely have a few questions you’d like answered. Lice Lifters is here to help you and your family get rid of head lice once and for all. One of the questions we get asked most often is “What exactly is the difference between head lice and nits?”

What are Head Lice?

Head lice are small tan or brown wingless bugs. They are also referred to as louses. These bugs can be as tiny as the point of a pencil or grow to be about the size of a small ant (2-4mm). Head lice can only live on human scalps, often leading to lice removal.

What are Nits?

Nice are lice eggs. These eggs are tiny, waterproof, and difficult to remove. the nits are glued to the shaft of the hair close to the scalp. They take about a week to hatch into young head lice. These are most often removed with a special nit comb that’s specially designed to lift the eggs off of each hair strand.

You Must Use a Treatment That Gets Rid of Both

In order to make sure your home is free of head lice, you need to get rid of bot the adult head lice and the nits. That’s why Lice Lifters offers a range of products that are suited to take care of not only the head lice but the nits as well.

Not only that, we also offer a Mint Detangler Spray that deters head lice from the beginning.

Call Lice Lifters Today

If you live in the DFW area and your household is dealing with head lice, give our experienced head lice professionals a call at 972-805-1308. Give us a call today to learn more about our products and services and to learn how we can help you and your family be free of head lice.

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Treating Head Lice

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Lice Lifters DFW

If your child has come home with head lice, you’re probably looking for the best way to make sure those pests are taken care of for good. At Lice Lifters, we understand that. And we want to make sure you know these five things about treating head lice.

1. You Have to Take Care of Head Lice and the Nits

All too often we hear from families that just used a head lice shampoo or comparable products and didn’t take care of the nits (eggs) too. This means you’re likely to have another outbreak as soon as you thought you were over it, which means you need more lice treatment.

2. Mint if Your New Best Friend.

Products like out Lice Lifters Nit Removal Mousse or Lice Lifters Mint Detangler Spray are safe for you and your family, but act as a natural repellent for head lice. Treating head lice doesn’t have to be a smelly miserable process.

3. Step Away From the Selfie Stick

In our culture of all selfies, all the time, it’s no wonder so many kids deal with head lice. Since lice are transferred by direct head-to-head contact, this is a concern. So, if you’ve already heard about head lice at other DFW area schools, encourage your kids to skip the selfie.

4. Your Scalp Doesn’t Always Always Itch When You Have Head Lice

From what we’ve seen, only about half of children of adults dealing with head lice experience itching. So even if your kid isn’t complaining of an itchy scalp, you might want to consider scheduling one of our head checks for lice removal.

5. You Need to Treat Your House Too

After you’ve treated the lead lice on your child, you certainly don’t want them coming back. Don’t forget to clean any bedding, stuffed animals, clothes, or furniture surfaces that might house any lingering head lice.

If you have any questions, call the trusted DFW professionals at Lice Lifters. Give us a call today at 972-805-1308 to schedule an appointment with us or learn more about our products and services.

NO ITCH, NO LICE: FACT OR FICTION?

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Lice Lifters DFW

Often, the telltale sign that a child has contracted lice is vigorous head-scratching. It’s no wonder that infected kids itch like crazy – head lice bites can be very irritating to the scalp. Should you or your child experience this kind of discomfort, it’s a sign that head lice have taken up residence and multiplied, and it’s best to seek professional treatment immediately before the problem spreads or worsens.

But what if just one of your children is itchy, while the rest of the family seems fine? Or, your school has experienced a lice outbreak, but your children are showing no signs of scratching? While your first instinct may be to heave a sigh of relief that you’ve beat the odds, you’d be wise to proceed with caution.
professional treatment

The fact is that while many people do experience pronounced itchiness and discomfort when infected with lice, others seem relatively unbothered by the presence of these parasites. Some people’s skin is simply more sensitive to lice bites, just as skin irritants like mosquito bites or certain cosmetics can cause varying reactions in individuals.

What’s more, the life cycle of lice play into symptoms and their emergence. A louse has three life stages – egg, nymph, and adult. Once a female louse lays its eggs, or nits, it can take more than a week for them to hatch. The nymph is an immature insect that takes a week to reach adulthood. Once mature, an adult louse can live up to 30 days on a human head with regular feedings of blood – yuck!

All that said – and gross out factor aside – a child can be completely symptom-free for the first week or so of infection. It can be difficult for the untrained eye to even see tiny nits attached to the hair shaft. By the time itching starts, lice are firmly established and reproducing rapidly.

The earlier you can detect infection and start lice elimination treatment, the faster and more easily the issue can be remedied. If you’re facing risk factors such as an infected family member, friend, or classmate, don’t rely on scratching and itching for diagnosis. Carefully check the roots of your child’s hair for nits and lice, and if you’re uncertain give Lice Lifters DFW a call. A professional head check can give you the peace of mind you need, and if treatment is needed, our natural and nontoxic protocol is 100% safe for your family. At Lice Lifters DFW, we’re here to help – call 972-805-1308 or contact infodfw@licelifters.com.

MYTH BUSTERS: LICE LIFTERS EDITION

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Lice Lifters DFW

Part of our mission at Lice Lifters is to make a difference by spreading the truth about lice, how we get them, and how to get rid of them. Nevertheless, myths abound in popular culture, and well-intentioned parents find themselves bombarded with falsehoods on a regular basis. Today, let’s take a look at some of the most common myths surrounding lice and dispel them once and for all.

MYTH #1: Lice prefer dirty hair.

Not true! These creatures are equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of shampooing frequency. In fact, lice may be more likely to infect clean hair because it is easier to attach to a squeaky-clean hair shaft, even more reason to visit a lice treatment clinic.

MYTH #2: Lice can inest your home.

False! Lice can only live away from a human host for 24-36 hours – they can’t even live on your pets. The eggs, or nits, cannot survive if not attached to a hair shaft. That said, excessive cleaning measures in the home are simply not necessary. A good vacuuming and hot tumble in the dryer for any bedding or stuffed animals should be sufficient.

MYTH #3: Lice like long hair.

Sure, lice like long hair – and short hair as well! Bottom line: boys or girls with short hair are not protected from lice any more than those with long tresses. Even kids with buzz cuts can get lice! If there’s an outbreak in your area, check long- and short-haired family members with equal scrutiny to see if you need lice removal services.

MYTH #4: If I’m not itchy, I can’t have lice.

Wrong! Only about half of people who carry lice experience stereotypical head scratching. It is lice bites more than the lice themselves that cause itching, and it can take 3 to 4 weeks for the bites to become an issue. If one family member is diagnosed with lice infection, have everyone checked regardless of symptoms – mom and dad, too!

If you suspect a lice outbreak in your family, the best thing you can do to prevent spread is to start treatment immediately. Using a professional service like Lice Lifters is the easiest way to eradicate the problem before it spirals out of control. We offer head checks for the entire family and apply the cost of the check toward our guaranteed treatment. Plus, you’ll love that our highly effective protocol is safe, natural, and nontoxic. Should your family be the target of these persistent parasites, please get in touch with the Lice Lifters team – call 972-805-1308 or contact infodfw@licelifters.com.

OUR BEST ANTI-LICE TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS & BEYOND

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Lice Lifters DFW

Season’s Greetings from the Lice Lifters DFW Team

As I reflect back on our first year here at Lice Lifters DFW, I’m thankful for so much – with our wonderful customers topping the list. Without their support, we could not have met with such success, and it has been a pleasure providing a valuable service to the DFW community. To any customers who are reading, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

As a small token of my appreciation, I’d like to share my own, personal, all-time favorite tips for keeping lice at bay. Some of them are well known, and others not, but all are great tips for preventing lice infestation in your family. Without further ado, here they are:

The Lice Lifters Mint Detangling Spray: This amazing product not only detangles hair like a dream, but deters lice as well. Its effectiveness comes from the divine smell of mint – heavenly to us, but detestable to lice. Pick some up in our shop today, and use this as a preventative measure with your family.
Never share combs and brushes with friends: Don’t do it. Period. End of story.
Skip selfies with friends: This seemingly harmless practice breaks the number one rule of avoiding lice infestation – avoiding close head-to-head contact. Lice can’t survive for long without a human host, so giving them direct passage from one head to another is the most surefire way to catch creepy crawlies from unsuspecting friends.
Pony up. If you have long hair, pull it up into a single ponytail. Containing hair makes it harder for lice to take hold.
Y.O.P. (Bring Your Own Pillow): Avoid sharing pillows at sleepovers. While lice can’t live long on inanimate objects, it’s better to not take chances. When kids stay over with friends, pack a pillow.

Thanks again to everyone out there who has helped us get off to a great start at Lice Lifters DFW. We’re proud to offer safe, natural, non-toxic head lice treatment. Should unwelcome guests (ahem) arrive over the holiday break, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – call 972-805-1308 or contact me at infodfw@licelifters.com.

CAN FURRY FRIENDS SPREAD HEAD LICE?

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Lice Lifters DFW

The Facts About Cross Contamination With Pets

Your children may share everything with the family pet – from their beds to ice cream cones. But head lice and nits are things you don’t need to worry about passing along to Fluffy or Fido. That’s because the variety of lice kids (and adults) carry is quite persnickety and thrives exclusively on human hosts.

When a child comes home with head lice, all human family members do need to be examined to rule out further infestation. Bringing the family to Lice Lifters DFW for professional head checks is a great place to start. But poring over furry friends in search of head lice is completely unnecessary – so heave a sigh of relief and cross that chore off of your to-do list!

Furry Friends Spread Lice

It is interesting to note that there are specific varieties of lice that do live on pets. But there’s no need to worry about contracting lice from animals – just as some lice are partial to humans, these lice are specific to their host. For instance, there are lice that live only on cats, as well as lice that prefer dogs.

Lice infestations on pets are far more rare than human outbreaks, so you are highly unlikely to encounter this affliction. Here at Lice Lifters DFW, we specialize in eliminating lice and nits on humans. Should you suspect that your pet has lice, call your veterinarian promptly for professional advice about how to remedy the problem.

Have you just discovered head lice in your family? Or have you unsuccessfully tried to battle an outbreak without professional help? Regardless of where you are in the process, we want to help you eliminate those persistent pests once and for all with our proven, safe, and natural treatment. In addition to regular business hours, we offer after-hours appointments upon request. Call 972-805-1308 or contact me at infodfw@licelifters.com to schedule your visit to Lice Lifters DFW.