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Lice
Lice is going around my school. What can I do to prevent getting it and how long to lice live when they aren't in hair?
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put lots of hair spray and gel in your hair and put it up and then u should not get lice trust me i did it
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yeah well you sound like one..
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Buy a lice comb now just to check that you havent already got them, and also buy some shampoo to get rid of head lice, Go to the chesmist and talk to the pharmacist, they will know which ones are best.
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The adult lice can't live very long without a host... maybe a day. However, the nits (eggs) can live up to a week before they hatch and need a host.
Some tips...
- Wear your hair up! The most imporatnt part is to keep your hair away from chair backs, other people, etc.
- Do not share brushes, combs, or anything that goes in or near your hair. Keep away from other peoples clothing, hats, and towels.
- Use Tea Tree Oil shampoo. Studies show that lice do not like the minty smell of this shampoo.
- You can buy a spray by Nix (other brands make it too) that is for spraying down furniture, bedding, and cars. It will deter and kill lice.
Also, if your heads starts feeling uncontrollably itchy, get a small toothed lice comb and check your hair immediately. It's easier to get rid of the sooner you catch it.
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