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• STEP 1: Be sure there is adequate lighting when checking your child’s head for
lice. A brightly lit bathroom or a flashlight will help you spot any lice or eggs.
• STEP 2: Begin at the nape (bottom) of the neck and work your way up. Lice and
eggs can be anywhere on the head but they do prefer warmer places to hide. The
lower hairline is a good place to start.
• STEP 3: Using either your fingers or a tail comb, slowly part the hair down the
middle, from the crown to the nape of the neck. Check the part for eggs on the
hair shaft (small white specks attached to the hair shaft) or adult lice. The eggs
will be well attached and should only be able to be removed by scraping off the
hair with your finger nail.
• STEP 4: Once the first section is checked, part the hair either to the left or right
of your original part in very small sections. Check this new parting for eggs and
adult lice.
• STEP 5: Repeat this process throughout the entire back of the head, paying extra
attention to the warmer spots at the nape, hairline and close to the ears.
• STEP 6: When the entire back portion of the head is complete, part your child’s
hair from the crown to the front hairline and repeat the process for the front of the
hair.
• STEP 7: If lice are found on your child’s head treatment must be given
immediately.
• STEP 8: Remove your child’s clothing that they are wearing and all bedding on
your child’s bed. Wash immediately or your child will risk another exposure. All
materials such as jackets, hats, scarves, pillow or blanket that your child may have
come in contact with will be infested and must be washed.
• STEP 9: Wash your hands thoroughly once the clothes are in the washer.
• STEP 10: Go to the drug store and purchase a lice shampoo. Follow the
directions given with the product.
• STEP 11: If you have other children in the house check them for lice as well. If
you suspect you may be infected have someone check you or use the lice
shampoo just to be safe.
• STEP 12: Be persistent. The treatment may have to be repeated before the lice or
eggs are completely killed.

How to Choose a Shampoo

Shampoo not only washes your hair, it keeps it healthy and strong. Make sure you're
using the best shampoo for your hair type.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Identify your hair type. Is it oily? Normal? Consult your hairdresser if
necessary.
• STEP 2: Feel lucky if you have normal hair. Choose a shampoo that is made
specifically for normal hair, and make sure it's meant for daily or every-other-day
washes.