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persistent headlice - has anyone tried this?

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ayshigirl · 10/09/2018 20:09

Speaking as a mum who has tried everything (bar shaving to the scalp) I'd like to know if anyone has tried the Licetec V Comb. It's meant to vacuum out the lice and nits into a disposable filter. It has mainly positive reviews but also some less glossy. Before I shell out £40 plus more for filters I'd appreciate some advice please.

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bellainthemiddle · 10/09/2018 20:26

The one thing that I found out (by accident) really works is semi-permanent hairdye! Headlice were gone, never to be seen again.

I don't know about this Lisetec comb though, sorry.

ayshigirl · 10/09/2018 23:21

Thanks Bella! Not sure I can get away with dying the rest of the family's hair!

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littlebillie · 10/09/2018 23:22

Nitty gritty comb

Ohyesiam · 10/09/2018 23:24

Coconut oil. Leave it in for 24 hour’s , WSJ and comb. It kills the adults, repeat in7 days to get the hatched eggs.

flowerythorns · 10/09/2018 23:25

I'm sure other people had success with listerine mouthwash?

littlebillie · 10/09/2018 23:30

Listerine is a myth combing every three days is the only thing that works - day 12 approaching 😩

Sickoffamilydrama · 10/09/2018 23:33

We had a few months of constant infections. I just used the silicone based treatment every 5 days for 3 weeks along with combing, which got rid of them.
I have found that it often takes 3-4 weeks to get rid of them all. I now comb through once a week, just to keep an eye on them.

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