To successfully deal with a hair lice infection, one must also remember the nits. Nits are lice eggs. The eggs become attached to individual strands of hair, stuck to each strand with a glue substance. They can be extremely difficult to remove. Lice removal can be expedited by a medicated shampoo, but the shampoo won't remove the eggs. If the eggs aren't removed, they will hatch after about a week and the cycle of infestation will continue.

A number of methods exist to help remove nits, but the process is often time consuming. The simplest removal method is to use a fine toothed metal comb to go through each strand of hair. Wetting the hair is recommended. A magnifying glass can be useful because it makes seeing the eggs easier. It is crucial that every strand of hair be examined for nits because if only one remains, it will hatch and restart the infection.

After you remove the louse eggs, every article of clothing has to be washed because they might be harboring more eggs or adults. Bleach should be used whenever possible just to be sure that all the eggs and adults have been destroyed. Combs or accessories should also be thoroughly bleached and sealed in a plastic bag for weeks if necessary as they might contain nits as well.

There are a few methods that can make the removal of louse eggs from one's hair easier, since it can be a very trying process. One such way involves soaking the infected hair in white vinegar before attempting to remove the eggs: this loosens the biological glue adhering the eggs to the hair, allowing for easier removal. Similarly, soaking the comb in vinegar prior to use can be a great help. A second method involves the application of heat to the hair immediately prior to attempts to remove the eggs.

Think before attempting an alternative form of treatment. While it may seem safer to use natural remedies, many of these have not been tested and may have unintended consequences. One popular alternate remedy mayonnaise is very difficult to remove from hair and will often end up turning rancid. Some alternative treatments could even be potentially lethal.

It is best advised to consult a doctor or a pharmacist when you deal with an attack because such different sources will be helpful in suggesting a good product for dealing with louse eggs. Even a school nurse would be of great help in providing information when your child is infected.