To those who own a Nitty Gritty Comb..

[Stuffedcat]

... how often do you use it when cleared.

We have just had our first nit experience ( oh joy) and I am impressed with this comb. Just wondering whether to use regularly say once a week or not bother unless I see some more.

If I know it is going round the school, I will do a quick once over, concentrating behind the ears etc, once a week. Otherwise if I ever see them scratching or remember to do it.
I also have a spray bottle of water & tea tree oil that I will use before school if the previous night was bath night (ie every other day).

I try to do it once a week, but don't get too stressed if I miss one here or there.

once a week on hair wash days.

once a week on full long bath, wash hair days

in theory anyway

Thanks, we currently wash hair once a week so will start doing it then.

Just noticed she's been scratching her head a bit I can't see any sign of the critters. Can you itch when they have gone?!

I spent about 25 mins doing thoroughly, but am new to this so not sure what to expect.

She might still have some bites which are itching, but I would keep up with the combing till it stopped, TBH. You need to comb every 3 days for a minimum of 2 weeks to clear an infestation, even if you don't see any of the critters.

Can I hijack please? DD has just had her first bout of lice and I used the nitty gritty comb on Wednesday. Today I spotted a tiny louse so did again. Is this normal or should they all have gone the first time?

Plus - can the tiny lice lay eggs or do they have to be a certain age (dumb emoticon)?

TIA and sorry for the hijack.

Doh - just read Poledra's post properly and she has answered my question.

Thanks.

we do it twice a week on bath nights, but then my girls have long hair and one of them has curls so very hard to do. Im loving school holidays right now as we havent got any