HAVEN'T DEALT WITH THESE LITTLE FELLAS YET BUT WILL FIND ONE OF THESE COMBS AND PUT IT IN MY KIT. ONLY A MATTER OF TIME REALLY MY SON HAS STARTED SCHOOL THIS YEAR....... THANK YOU FOR THE HEADS UP ON THE BEST AND EASIEST TOOL......

This along with Teisha's solution worked great for us in the autumn. We now do a weekly comb with the Nitty Gritty Comb so we will catch them early if (when!) they come backagain. We had been doing this for a year (DH's task) plus spraying with water + conditioner + tea tree oil every time we brushed for a year (my task), and guess what, when we missed it out for a few weeks (both thought the other one was still doing their job), that's when she got them! Circumstantial evidence that the combo works!

Hello, I hadn't heard of this comb, so I checked it out, and here are the patented steel teeth... I see you can also get an aromatherapy solution to aid removal, and a spritz as well.  I will keep an eye out for an Australian stockist and keep one on hand - thanks for the heads up. 

We had one infestation, and we used a couple of ordinary fine tooth combs, and I found them slow and frustrating.  We also used the recipe for conditioner and spray that Teshia suggested in her advice a while back; I think these will make a good combo if we get caught out again.  Thanks Emz - Cheers, Lui ; )

Hi Emz,

Thanks for this as there are so many mums that struggle with the removal h=off the eggs . .  I have found that white vinegar is great for remvong the glue that hold the egg to the hair and then it just a matter of combing through .  . I will have to see if this is available here in Australia . .

We have been nit free for over 12 months but you never know what is around the corner . .

cheers Kellz

I use a electric comb that looks like this

and comes with all this

• removable lice comb with Microtines
• unique sweeping action over comb surface
• removable gel compartment
• non invasive / non chemical
• no electric current
• inert non toxic gel, non allergenic
• easy to clean
• reusable, durable, compact kit
• easy to grip ergonomic shape
• AA 1.5v alkaline battery powered motor

And with this there is no need for chemical, and no pulling of the hair as a normal nit comb does with my girls hair, we have being lucky to keep lice at bay..

and i also use loads of coniditioner as well and Hair lacquor recommended highly by a good friend and hair dresser...

But great that your girls have the type of hair that can handle one of those combs u mentioned..

xx cazza

hey great advie emz!!! I always had problems with my daughter getting nits! i hated those chemicals, they always hurt her skin.....will look into this!! Thanks hunny!!

na xxxx