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Nits on a Sunday night!

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itis · 12/08/2018 17:48

Just discovered nits in DS hair! Is there anything I can do tonight before the shops open tomorrow to buy a treatment?

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FlatPackFurnitureCompAnyone · 12/08/2018 17:51

I’m sitting here with Hedrin on Grin

I once used mayonnaise on advice from a friend, it does the same thing as Hedrin really. Smother in on, wrap the scalp in cling film and they all suffocate. It’s a bugger to wash out but it leaves the hair lovely and silky.

vintagechick43 · 12/08/2018 17:55

Pop him in the bath and wash his hair then cover in conditioner leave it on while you comb through with a nit comb, you should remove loads of nits. Will need to use a treatment as it won't kill the eggs. Rinse as normal when you think you have removed all of them.

ParkheadParadise · 12/08/2018 18:00

Do you have any Vodka in the house😂?
Years ago, when Dd1 had nits I was told to rise her hair with vodka. She never got got them again when her classmates did.

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itis · 12/08/2018 18:36

Thanks for tips everyone! Conditioner and combing has got rid of a few for now.
I think I'll just drink the vodka to forget about them until tomorrow Grin

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 12/08/2018 18:42

Vinegar helps break the 'glue' that sticks them to the hair shaft.

Cheapie conditioner to help suffocate them and comb out easier.

Get yourself a NittyGritty comb ( they were about £10 when I bought one years ago - nothing else comes close.

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