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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you think using a hot 400 degree flat iron would kill nits and lice? My DD (biracial hair- AA/W 3c curls) has not had them yet but it's gone around a few times in her class this year. I cannot imagine trying to get through her long natural hair with that comb...TIA[/quote]

We went to a specialist, and people on these boards were laughing at me after I told them how much we spent after a 4-hour treatment for 4 people.  Well, so far, the lice have not reappeared.

They did say that using a hairdryer will kill the eggs, as I had four (shudder) aborted eggs in my hair.  Heat will kill them, as will extreme cold.  So we wrapped our brushes and combs (after washing them) in a plastic bag and kept them in the freezer.  I religiously ran linens, towels, and pillows through the dryer on a daily basis.  (Thankfully, as a teacher, I had my summer off.) I vacuumed furniture made of cloth and wiped down leather furniture.  I also wiped down and vacuumed car seats.  (and a reminder when going to the movies - Wrap the back of the seat with a plastic cover.)

I combed through the kids' hair twice a day using a thick conditioner (Pantene) and the lice comb.  I combed through my hair in the shower.  My husband, for whatever reason, was bug-free. On day 10, we used the Rid again. They take on average btw 7 to 14 days to hatch, and b/c the eggs are basically impervious to anything (and I mean anything), it was safer to use the Rid after the eggs (if any remained) hatched.

To this day, we continue to use the nit comb once a week, as prevention is the only way to ensure you won't have infestation.

And by the time the kids are scratching, it's too late.  Infestation is your enemy.

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