Head Hunters Lice Specialist Blogs
Headhunters Pro Lice Treatment Kit & Wipeout Instructions
by headlicespecialistPRO LICE KIT INSTRUCTIONS
- Using Wipe Out on dry hair, saturate the entire head of hair working from root to tip. For more detailed instructions on applying Wipeout please consult Section 2.
- Massage into scalp.
- Let sit for 20 minutes. (You can choose to shampoo and condition the hair before moving to step four to make the combing less messy)
- Thoroughly detangle the hair.
- Working in one inch...
The Elderly and Head Lice
by headlicespecialist
Head lice is a problem largely associated with children. Everyone remembers the lice checks they had when they were in elementary school and may have even gotten lice once or twice. Head lice affects mostly children but that doesn’t mean we can’t be vulnerable to an infestation when we...
The Social Stigma of Lice
by headlicespecialist
The Social Stigma of Lice

It is a wonder that in 2017 when there is widespread awareness and compassion for many health-related issues that there is still a great deal of social stigma surrounding those who have head lice. Most people do...
The Dangers of Chemical Lice Treatments
by headlicespecialist
At Head Hunters, we provide an all-natural treatment option as opposed to the more common methods of treating head lice that involve the use of harmful chemicals. Just how dangerous are these chemicals? We have researched the active ingredients in both prescription and over the counter lice treatments and found...
Head Lice Among Atlanta Children is not Rare
by headlicespecialistHead lice are prevalent among children in Atlanta. As lice become more and more resistant to over-the-counter products, it is becoming more difficult for parents to get rid of their children’s infestations. and we find that children have had lice for longer periods before they start itching and some children never itch. Typically, by the time that an infestation is discovered it is at a contagious...
We Offer Lice Removal Procedures That are Safe for the Children of Atlanta
by headlicespecialist
While lice are a nuisance they do not spread disease and can make you itch but are otherwise harmless. However, the over-the-counter drugs you can purchase to rid your children of their infestations can actually be harmful to them. Health experts are also concerned about recent studies that show lice...
A New Year for Head Lice – Checking for Head Lice after School Breaks
by headlicespecialist
School children may go back to class in January with more than their new sweaters and shoes. There’s a good chance they might return with something they can share with their classmates—head lice.
This winter could be booming for the blood sucking, six-legged insects that survive by attaching themselves to a scalp....
Lice Removal? How did you get into this Business?
by headlicespecialist
The single most asked question is “How did you get into this business?”
Our family was struggling with a lice infestation with our daughter for six months. This was the second time in three years. Long story…short, I was frustrated, emotionally exhausted and very overwhelmed by the whole experience. Spending endless hours...

Will Head Lice Eventually Leave? How Long can an Infestation Last?
by Heather LambertWill Head Lice Eventually Leave? How Long can an Infestation Last?
The typical head lice case we see at Head Hunters is a 3-6-week infestation, but we often treat shorter cases as well. Because most people treat lice immediately upon discovering it, this often leaves clients wondering what would have happened if...

How to Remove Head Lice From Hair with Extensions and Dreadlocks
by Head HuntersHead lice and hair extensions are two things you do not want to hear in the same sentence. It is already expensive to get the extensions put in and to hear that you have...

What is Super Lice ?
by Head HuntersAs of late, it seems that head lice have become an epidemic. Every week, a new letter is being sent home warning you that someone else in your child’s class has lice. The term “Super Lice” has emerged and taken over the market, causing a panic among consumers. Products like Nix and Rid claim to eradicate these otherwise persistent pests, making their product seem essential in lice treatment. They...