Chicken on a mission Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Please don't mention headlice My daughter bought home a letter from nursery saying that several children have got headlice so I am counting down the days till Esme has her first dose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 it'll come! the absolute best remedy is to avoid chemicals - and simply to comb regularly through with a proper decent nit comb... been there - done that!!! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 That plus my nitty gritty comb with the little grooves is working a treat. The comb is so good it will even hoik out live lice from dry hair. I will post a link if I can remember where I saved the details what this then? a really effective nit comb? can it be true - and where can I get one! I was beside myself two years ago when Lauren came home complaining of an itchy head. when I looked she was crawling!! (bleuuurrggghhh!) Now I comb every week but always looking for something to make it easier with waist length fine hair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Oh, and I'm wathcing with interest on the 'no washing hair' thing. I've got short, fine hair so it looks awful if not washed every day. I will have a go if you guys can tell me it doesnt look too bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 as I mentioned ages ago in another thread, the missus does 99% of the nit-combing nowadays (I've retired from that job!) she has used many different combs - including the nitty gritty comb (which we probably still have in the bathroom cupboard - and it was better than some of the others...) but she absolutely swears by this set of combs (which is also cheaper than the nitty gritty) design wise - they don't look anywhere near as good (in fact they look a bit cheap and naff) - but now she won't use anything else - and the kids don't scratch anymore... she thinks they are absolutely the best... http://www.chc.org/products_kit.cfm Phil PS - anyone feeling itchy yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Cheers Phil, I'm off to have a look at these combs. Itchy? Oh yes! any mention of the little wigglies and thats me off. Hate 'em! Right up there with spiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 No, with children bringing back nasty things from school. I know, was just being cheeky The head lice are a real treat, though! will look forward to it and know who to come to for expert advice then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 OK, here is the hair stuff to get the critters out. It used to be called Hair Wars,but has been renamed as a headlice product. It is natural,& uses Tisserands fab essential oils. It isn't cheap,but it is REALLY GOOD!!! http://www.tisserandshop.com/product.php?productid=939&cat=0&page=1 The nitty gritty is by far the best comb I have ever used.It is easy to hold,which is a bonus when your fingers are covered in oil or conditioner,& has these reallt effective spirals on each prong which really seem to hoik everything out in one go,even on clean dry hair. Again,it costs more than other combs,but my goodness it is effective! It si also now available on one-off prescription - BARGAIN! http://www.nittygritty.co.uk/ng/index.jsp?page=/productInfo.jsp&productId=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 OK, I'm going to hoik this back on topic I've not washed my hair since Monday, doesn't sound long I know, but it's pretty much a world record for me and just reading about headlice is making me feel itchy and uncomfortable........with dirty hair too it makes me want to grab my shampoo bottles and head for the shower How are you getting on now Nicola, you're a few days ahead of me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Well I bought some oatmeal and white vinegar last night BUT I am going out this weekend so I will start next week I think unless I chicken out All this talk of nits if i wasn't scratching before I am now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I've decided to use Rosie as a guinea pig on this one - I know; child exploitation! - we washed her hair in just water last night and will see how it goes. It wouldn't be the same as if I did it, because she doesn't have the same amount of oil that an adult would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Well I bought some oatmeal and white vinegar last night BUT I am going out this weekend so I will start next week I think unless I chicken out All this talk of nits if i wasn't scratching before I am now me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I didn't even dare mention it to my daughter. I'd love to use her as a guinea pig, lovely long glossy hair that can easily be piled up. But she's a little older than Rosie, and already a fashion victim, who insists on washing her hair daily, even though it really doesn't need it, and she ends up going to school with still damp hair most mornings She's horrified and stroppy when I suggest washing it less frequently..... and the amount of conditioner she uses , she'd be appalled if I suggested not washing altogether. But one of my motives in doing this is ultimately to tackle the problem of Imy and her excessive hair washing, as I can't work out how to control it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Could you water the shampoo and conditioner down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 KateA - I can remember my mother struggling with me because I wanted to wash my hair more than once a week! My daughters also wash theirs far too frequently and I haven't really said much about it. (Just pleased they're interested in keeping clean really! ) The eldest (16) does hers every evening and the 13 yo seems to do hers every 36 hours. Some days she can't be bothered. I have talked about this subject and I think they will watch with interest. Discovered last night that OH has started too! He is 'washing' his hair (only about 1 cm long!) every morning with just warm water. Seems to be doing all right too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Could you water the shampoo and conditioner down It might be an idea Mel, I hadn't thought of it, but could be worth a try. That said she's quite particular about her shampoo- if I buy a cheaper brand she complains, suls, strops and uses mine If I end up only having vinegar that might help . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Hee Hee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I told Rosie that washing it only with water would make it even more shiner, and promised that we could go back to shampoo if it didn't work. She's sold! I had noticed some bits of flaky scalp on her recently - perhaps it's the shampoo. Any ideas what we should do onholiday, when she's going to be in the pool all day, every day? Would rinsing with water wash the chlorine out sufficiently? Answers on a stamp please..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Ok - I'm on day 3 REALLY wanted to wash my hair last night - so jumped in the shower with the vinegar! Actually found I didn't need to put leave in conditioner on afterwards to brush my hair and it seemed OK once dried. However, this morning the roots do look greasy to me - so up it went in a clip. fingers crossed no-one else notices Must try and find some oatmeal, never bought it before so couldn't find it in usual shop last night.... Just hoping my will power won't let me down (it does on chocolate so often ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Keep going Jackie. 4 days isn't a long enough trial to draw any conclusions at all! We have to do 12 weeks I'm thinking not only of the benefits to my hair, but also to my purse! And to my suitcase when on holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Purse - that's a good thought. I always buy my shampoo from the hairdresser, expensive, but the best I've tried..... so that will keep me going. 12 weeks though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Brave girls, brave girls. Good luck.....are you keeping a photgraphic record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 just reading about headlice is making me feel itchy and uncomfortable........with dirty hair too it makes me want to grab my shampoo bottles and head for the shower Sorry Kate It was making me itch just typing it I really admire you all for doing this,& will look in regularly to see how you are getting on,but I won't mention the you-know-whats again.....promise So,whos going to be brave enough to do a photographic diary,then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 So,whos going to be brave enough to do a photographic diary,then?[/color] Not me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I have gone 7 days without using shampoo and my hair is looking a bit ratty today and i keep itching after reading the lice postings, Emily came home with a letter from school saying they had an out break again so i am keeping a close eye on her, although she has gone away with school for 3 days so is bound to come back with them.....................I really am thinking about washing my hair today.............Think I will just rinse it again and see how it looks, "Ooops, word censored!"ody else has said anything or noticed it is just me that feels a little bit dirty not using shampoo............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
