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.

Many solutions exist for removing nits, but the procedure is typically tedious and time consuming. The easiest removal method involves using a fine-toothed comb""preferably metal""to scrutinize each hair strand. Keeping the hair wet is recommended. A magnifying glass may be helpful because it makes it easier to find the eggs. It is imperative that each hair strand is inspected for nits because if even one remains, it will hatch and the infection will start all over again.

It is vital that all infected clothes and linens be washed following the removal of the louse eggs, as these garments may also contain eggs, or perhaps even adult lice. Bleach should be used, where possible, to be utterly certain that all eggs and adults have been removed. Bleach should also be utilized on any combs or hair accessories that might still be harboring nits. Those items that cannot be placed in bleach or washed should be instead placed in a sealed plastic bag for several weeks, which will kill the pests as well.

Removing louse eggs from hair can be a difficult process, so there are some methods that may make it easier. One way is to soak the infected person's hair in white vinegar prior to removing the eggs. This will loosen the glue holding the eggs to the hair and make their removal easier. Soaking the comb in vinegar prior to using may also help. Another method that may loosen the eggs is applying heat to the hair just before attempting 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.

Once you have discovered the presence of the problem, resources exist to help deal with it. A medical professional might prescribe something for taking care of the eggs. If it is an elementary or middle school student with the issue, you should consult with the nurse at the school.