How to Check for Lice?
If you suspect that your child has head lice, there are a few easy steps you can follow to confirm that you need to begin treatment. Once you determine that the condition it is, in fact, lice, you'll want to act quickly to kill the lice, remove the nits and stop the problem from spreading.
Step-by-step Instructions
Gather these tools together to help you determine if your child has lice and, if they do, make it easier to treat them ASAP.
Nix Ultra®
Magnifying glass
An old towel
Hair clips
Tissues
A timer
A sealable plastic bag
Disposable gloves
Gather a Nix® comb and a magnifying glass to look closely at the scalp.
Start at the base of the neck and divide the hair into small sections as you search for adult lice and their nits (eggs).
Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell if it is lice or just some other scalp condition like dandruff, or even dirt.
Adult lice are usually light brown in color and look like sesame seeds. They often move quickly and can be found on the scalp or hair.
Eggs (nits) are yellow, brown, or tan. They look like tiny seeds and are firmly attached to the hair shaft. They do not move. Click here to learn more about what to look for.
