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How do you get rid of the actual nits (ie headlice eggs)?

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Buckets · 08/04/2008 09:20

Am pretty sure there are no live ones left (have been washing with teatree shampoo once a week and combing with conditioner twice a week for the last month) but there are still loads of eggs stuck on. My metal comb is ok for lice but doesn't shift the eggs - is there a different comb you need for that or do you have to strip them off individually with fingernails? Or do they just drop off eventually?

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Enid · 08/04/2008 09:23

nitty gritty? you just have wait until they hatch [grim] then get them with comb

you need to wet comb every nigth for a week

BBBee · 08/04/2008 09:25

second nitty gritty comb

Enid · 08/04/2008 09:26

yes you must get one if you dont have already

they are a thing of miracles

Buckets · 08/04/2008 19:27

Okedoke, sounds like a good investment, where can I buy one?
Thanks

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