Did you know that head lice can affect any family, regardless of cleanliness, social status, or personal hygiene? Despite this, there is still a strong social stigma associated with them. Having the right knowledge is extremely important, but it can be challenging to obtain due to the abundance of misinformation circulating on the internet.

 Many individuals erroneously believe that lice can be acquired from surfaces or that they infest homes and animals. However, the truth is that the chances of catching head lice from surfaces such as hair brushes, hats, or sofas are only 1%. In fact, head lice predominantly transfer through head-to-head contact, accounting for a staggering 99% of transmission cases. They utilize the hair as a bridge to move from one host to another. To safeguard your family against an infestation, there are three crucial preventative steps you can take.

Firstly, keeping your child's hair neatly contained in braids or buns significantly reduces the chance of lice transfer. Lice emit a scent that attracts more lice, so incorporating a reliable repellant product into your child's daily routine before school or any social setting not only helps keep them lice-free but also masks the scent that lice leave behind.

 Additionally, engaging in open conversations with your children about personal space and instilling an understanding of how to avoid head-to-head contact further minimizes the risk of infestation. As a Head Lice Technician at Head Hunters, I have acquired a wealth of truthful facts about head lice.

Dealing with head lice can be an emotional roller coaster for many families, and that's where we come in. Our mission is to educate and guide your family in the right direction, helping you successfully overcome head lice.

Examples on How Head Lice Transfer:

• Leaning forward and hair touches someone’s hair
• Falling asleep on someone’s shoulder during car rides
• Sleepovers (All piled in the same bed)
• Huddles during sport activities
• Taking pictures to close with one another
• Being on devices close to one another
• Individual hugs/Group hugs
• Group activities in class