val, Author at My Hair Helpers

Can You Get Head Lice from an Airplane?

By vallice

With spring break just a few weeks away, many families are making plans that involve flying by plane. A common question we hear from families is whether or not they can get head lice from an airplane. After all, a lot of people are packed into a small space and…

March 6, 2023

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Top 5 Things You Need for a Head Lice Check

By vallice

Checking your child for head lice is one of the best things you can do to prevent a full infestation that spreads to other members in the home. By checking your child’s head, you can identify the signs of lice early on. An individual louse can be removed with a…

February 9, 2023

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Preventing Head Lice When Returning to School after Winter Break

By vallice

Head lice activity tends to kick up following winter break, so it’s important to take extra precautions when your child returns to school. You’ll want to keep their hair pulled up and use a lice spray to repel head lice – all things that we’ll discuss in more detail. It’s…

January 10, 2023

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What You Need to Know About Head Lice and Daycare Facilities

By vallice

Each year, millions of children are affected by head lice. Head lice are extremely common and have nothing to do with being clean or dirty. These pests are common among children because they spend a lot of time together in close quarters, such as at school and daycare. They’re also…

December 7, 2022

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How to Keep Head Lice Away at the Start of the School Year

By valUncategorized

One of the places where head lice spreads the most is school. It’s not because schools are dirty, and it’s not because some kids have poor hygiene. It’s because there are many kids in a small space, and they have many opportunities to be in close contact with each other. …

August 18, 2022

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How Long Do Lice Live on Furniture, Carpet and Other Soft Surfaces?

By vallice

Many people think that head lice are a result of poor hygiene, but this is not the case. These tiny pests live on the scalp where they feed on human blood. They do not look for people who are clean or dirty – any hair will do! Head lice can…

August 8, 2022

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How to Prepare Your Space for an In-Home Head Lice Treatment

By vallice

Do you have a head lice professional coming to your house for an in-home head lice treatment appointment? If so, you’ve made a great decision for your family! My Hair Helpers offers both home and salon appointments, and we know that some work better than others for our clients. The…

August 1, 2022

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What Can a Head Lice Technician Do for You?

By vallice

Head lice are tiny insects that feed on blood from the human scalp. While head lice most commonly affect children, no one is exempt from getting them. The good news is that head lice do not carry or transmit disease – and they are curable. While it is possible to…

July 23, 2022

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Do Head Lice Prefer Certain Blood Types Over Others?

By vallice

If mosquitoes can be picky about the blood they suck, so can other pests like bed bugs and head lice, right? Perhaps you’ve noticed that mosquitoes tend to bite some people more than others. Because these pests can spread harmful diseases like Zika, dengue fever and malaria, researchers regularly study…

July 16, 2022

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