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NITS again - the bloody comb doesn't work.

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Caligulights · 29/12/2004 18:45

So what do I do? I bought a nit comb from Boots and put loads of conditioner on, and spent 2 hours combing and then found it was more effective to use thumb and forefinger. Surely there's an easier way? Any tips?

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ItllBeLonelymumThisChristmas · 29/12/2004 19:22

Have you tried using a nit shampoo? Also, some combs have finer teeth than others. Could you try to get hold of a plastic one (we got ours in the box with the shampoo and it was much better than the metal comb a friend had lent me).

popsycal · 29/12/2004 19:23

someone recommended me a nit comb on the internet
didnt buy it as ds;s nits went very quickly....if you search for threads with nits or headlice in the title with my name in then you might find it.....
will also try for you

popsycal · 29/12/2004 19:25

oh this was quick!!
on here, there is a recommendation for the argos elctric nit comb and the nittygritty one (the one i was thinking of.....)
HTH
look here

bonymerryxmas · 29/12/2004 21:37

I can recommend the nitty gritty comb - however, you really need to wash and comb hair every 3 days for about 10-14 days to eradicate the little devils completely. Although dd moaned like mad as it's VERY tedious and time-consuming, after struggling with them for months (really!) earlier in the year, this is the only method that worked.

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Caligulights · 29/12/2004 22:24

Thanks all. It sounds like my Boots metal comb is just a bit of a crap one.

Did anyone find any difference between the jazzy electric ones and that nittygritty one?

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Blossomhill · 29/12/2004 22:28

bugbustingkit
This is the best kit by far. I ordered mine online but you can get them on prescription. The egg comb pulls out the tiniest eggs and I found it really worked.

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Caligulights · 30/12/2004 10:16

Thanks Blossomhill, I've ordered that kit. Will now sit here itching for it to arrive!

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Blossomhill · 31/12/2004 10:10

You should get it soon as I got mine the next day!

Carla · 31/12/2004 10:14

Are yours ... mmmmmoving? Have just experienced this for the first time yesterday, so am naturally keen to share nit stories My life will return one day ....

Blossomhill · 31/12/2004 10:17

I remember when I pulled what they call the "queen" out of dd's hair. It was huge and I nearly fainted as I was so repulsed. Dd wanted to hold it as I told her I was looking for spiders. Didn't want her running into school announcing that she had nits to everyone

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Caligulights · 31/12/2004 14:14

It arrived this morning and we've had a happy time bug busting. Both children now have stickers on with Bust the bug, or whatever it is, and DD had a tantrum because she didn't have any "mice" in her hair and she wants some!

Carla - yes they were moving - yuk! But they're not now, they're all zapped!

I was impressed by how quickly they delivered - I ordered yesterday am and it came today. And the stickers (plus promise of chocolate) were a good incentive for the children to sit still.

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