It’s no secret that today such a delicate problem as lice can arise for anyone: even an “everyday” trip on public transport can cause its occurrence. In this regard, information about the most effective methods of combating head lice is always relevant.
Of course, the arsenal of tools that help get rid of nits and lice is currently quite impressive. However, the use of chemical-based shampoos is not suitable for everyone: some have specific ailments, some are in an interesting situation, and some experience an allergic reaction.
There is an alternative that allows you to get rid of lice, namely: mechanical work with a comb. Combing helped eliminate the problem when drugs for head lice were unheard of. Our grandmothers and great-grandmothers used a fine-tooth comb along with vinegar and kerosene.
Range
Today, manufacturers offer a huge selection of combs with which you can solve the problem of head lice.
They differ in design, length and frequency of teeth, and material of manufacture. The latter, naturally, must be durable. In general, it should be noted that even if a person uses shampoo against nits and lice, combing is still a mandatory procedure. This is the next step after washing your hair. This is the only way to remove dead insects from your hair. It is recommended to do all this in the bathroom. You should also remember that you can simplify the combing process with the help of vinegar, which effectively removes the sticky “substrate” with which nits attach to the hair.
Rules of application
In order for the anti-parasitic comb to give the expected positive result, it must be used correctly, because if you leave at least a small amount of mature insects or nits in the hair and stop the procedures, then after a while the problem will make itself felt again.
To avoid such negative consequences, it is recommended to take into account the following instructions for using this device:
- Before starting the procedure, wash your hair with regular shampoo, then dry it slightly: the hair should remain only slightly moisturized.
- It is best to comb out parasites over a bathtub or some white cloth so that you can immediately notice all the insects removed from the head.
- The person who carries out this procedure must remember his own safety. He will need to wear disposable rubber gloves, a hat and protective clothing, which will then immediately need to be washed at high temperatures or disposed of, otherwise there is a very high risk of becoming infected with lice.
- Divide your hair into 2 parts , combing them on opposite sides of your head. If the length of the hairstyle allows this to be achieved, then you can make a ponytail or use hairpins to secure individual strands.
- Dividing your hair into small strands , begin to run a comb through them. Movements should be slow and deliberate, since it is very important not to miss even the smallest lice.
- The starting point for combing is the area near the hair roots , after which the comb begins to move in the direction of hair growth. It is necessary to perform similar manipulations with all strands.
- Treat the comb with any disinfectant. Most often, it is simply boiled and moistened with a vinegar solution.
- After treatment, it is advisable to wash your hair again.
Remedy No. 1
Of course, many have heard that the Antiv comb eliminates the problem of head lice one hundred percent. Is it so? Numerous reviews prove that yes. The fact is that the Antiv comb has long and comfortable teeth, thanks to which you can work with thick strands of hair, therefore, the combing process is reduced in time.
The tool is produced by the Argentine company Assistance srl. So, let's move on to its advantages.
Advantages
Perhaps the most significant advantage of the above “miracle remedy” is that its use is harmless, that is, the “Antiv” comb eliminates chemical components in the fight against head lice. Of course, this is the only alternative for a small child and a person who suffers from an allergic reaction.
It has a high-quality metal base, so it can be boiled, sterilized, and treated with acetic acid.
In addition, the Antiv comb is an effective preventive measure in the fight against lice and nits: if you regularly comb your hair with it, the risk of lice infection will be significantly reduced.
How to use lice combs
Getting rid of head lice using combs is a fairly simple task, but it requires attentiveness and perseverance. There are several conditions for combing to be more effective:
- the room in which the procedure is carried out must be well lit;
- as an auxiliary accessory, you can use a magnifying glass to better see insects on your hair;
- found parasites must be placed on white paper or a sheet, previously spread on a hard surface;
Insects will be better visible on a white surface, which means you can destroy all found parasites - Combing is done from top to bottom, and the hair must be divided into strands.
How to carry out the procedure:
- Wash your hair with your usual cleanser.
- Dry them with a towel.
- If your hair is long, you need to tie it into a ponytail with an elastic band.
Collected hair will be easier to comb - Take one strand from the ponytail and carefully, starting from the roots of the hair, comb it with a comb.
Each strand of hair must be thoroughly combed with a comb - Place the lice and nits found on a white cloth.
- Treat all your hair this way.
The combing procedure lasts on average half an hour, it must be repeated daily until you manage to get rid of all the parasites (at least seven days). During the first session, you will be able to remove the bulk of insects from your hair.
To prevent lice from scattering and infecting other people during combing, the procedure should be carried out in a closed bathroom, and the parasites should be destroyed as soon as they are discovered. You can flush them down the drain.
After completing the procedure, you need to disinfect the comb. To do this, place it for three hours in a special solution, which is prepared by mixing water, hydrogen peroxide and table vinegar in a ratio of 0.5: 1: 1, respectively. After the specified time, the product is taken out and washed in hot water with a temperature of at least 70 ° C, then rinsed in warm water with soap.
The prepared solution should be used to disinfect the comb for three hours.
The use of a comb can be combined with the use of other anti-pediculosis drugs, for example, shampoos or sprays. To do this, you need to treat your hair with the chosen product according to the instructions included with it, then dry it and start combing it. If the shampoo has killed the parasites, then it is easier to comb them out, and you don’t have to be afraid that they will run to another person or scatter around the room.
Combining treatment with chemicals and a comb will give the best result.
A person who carries out the procedure of combing an infected person needs to protect himself from attack by parasites - he needs to collect the hair and hide it under a cap.
Exclusive product
And, of course, the device is produced using unique technologies. “Antiv” - a comb, the reviews of which are mostly positive - has special notches with cutting edges on the surface of the teeth. Thanks to them, the shell of nits is damaged during their removal, and they cease to pose a potential threat to health. If you examine all the teeth at once under a magnifying glass, the device will visually resemble a saw or grater. However, these are not all the secrets that the “miracle tool” has. The manufacturer, using high-precision computer technology, makes the tips of the teeth rounded, thereby minimizing the risk of microtrauma to the scalp during the procedure.
The steel that is used in the production process of the Active comb has an optimal ratio of rigidity/flexibility parameters, so that the hair is easy to comb and its structure is not damaged.
A device you can't do without
Of course, this device should be available in every family with small children. And even if you are thinking for a long time about whether to buy an “Antiv” comb, the price of which may seem higher than average to you, or not, it is better to lean towards a positive answer. Why? The fact is that pediculosis is like chickenpox: today one child gets sick, tomorrow a second one, and the day after tomorrow a third one. So you can’t do without a miracle comb.
The “Antiv” comb, a photo of which can be easily found on the pages of a huge number of online pharmacies (we also have them on our page), is designed for reusable use. As practice shows, you can get rid of nits and lice using the above device in 4-5 days, unless, of course, you neglect the treatment rules. After this, after a week, it is enough to carry out a procedure involving control preventive combing, and the problem is solved!
Prevention of head lice
Since head lice is an extremely unpleasant and highly contagious disease, it is recommended that you follow preventive measures that help reduce the risk of lice infection.
This is quite simple to do, you just need to follow the following rules:
- Monitoring personal hygiene , regular water procedures. It is also important to maintain living quarters in accordance with sanitary standards.
- Avoiding contact with already infected people , as well as with those living in unsanitary conditions.
- Regular washing of clothes , underwear and bed linen. It must be carried out at the highest possible temperatures.
- Do not use other people’s or give anyone your hats , scarves, hairpins, personal hygiene items and other objects through which infection can occur.
- If for any reason you enter a risk zone, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment with special chemicals in small quantities.
- Carrying out an examination of your own hair and observing general sensations, in case of suspected infection, taking urgent measures to solve the problem at the initial stage.
- Instilling in children from an early age the rules of personal hygiene and explaining the importance of these procedures.
What is the price?
It should be noted that the cost of the “miracle comb” varies from 90 to 1650 rubles. If you purchase “Antiv”, for example, in the Russian capital, the price will be close to the maximum level, but if in a provincial city, then the scallop will be relatively inexpensive. In Moscow, finding and purchasing a device will not be particularly difficult.
A very pressing question is where to buy the Antiv comb. The photo and price are also of interest to the consumer. But we have already decided on them. Argentine comb can be purchased at a regular pharmacy. If this product is not available, you can order Antiv through an online store that sells pharmaceutical products. All you have to do is receive the goods by courier or by mail.
Reviews
Now let’s take a closer look at consumer opinions about the “miracle remedy” against lice, which is offered by the Argentine manufacturer.
It should be noted that over the several years that this device has been on the Russian market, it has received hundreds of rave reviews and recommendations!
Almost all consumers praise Antiv for the fact that its use does not involve chemical effects on the hair and scalp. They are also pleasantly surprised that the miracle comb, compared to other methods, quickly copes with such a delicate problem as lice. To buy or not to buy an Antiv comb? Reviews, price - this is what requires study before making a final decision. We have dealt with the first criterion, but as for the second, it is up to the buyer to decide. It should be emphasized once again that some people believe that the cost of the comb is somewhat overpriced. On the other hand, if the product is effective and has really helped a huge number of people, then maybe you shouldn’t skimp on your health?
Infrequently, but sometimes there are reviews in which people express dissatisfaction with the fact that “Antiv” does not cope one hundred percent with insects at the roots of the hair. Here it is very important to perform the procedure correctly, namely: you need to separate a thin strand, and then insert a comb into it, running the teeth straight to the middle. This way you can remove nits from the part of the hair located near the scalp.
As already emphasized, no one is safe from lice. We looked at an effective way to combat these insects. Well, to minimize the risk of re-infection with head lice, use “Antiv” for preventive purposes and follow the rules of hygiene.
Review of popular combs
There are several popular comb manufacturers on the market today whose products offer better performance and quality. These include combs from companies:
- AntiV;
- LiceGuard;
- NitFree;
- Pediculen ultra.
AntiV comb
The AntiV comb is the most popular among all such devices. It is equipped with long, thin, frequent teeth, on which special notches are applied. The teeth themselves are rounded, which makes them safe. The product has a round handle with silicone inserts that provide comfortable holding of the comb. The price of this product is about a thousand rubles.
The long teeth of the AntiV comb allow you to process thick strands, and the original relief of the notches ensures reliable removal of lice
Video: instructions for using the AntiV comb
LiceGuard comb
LiceGuard combs have steel teeth and a plastic handle. They are usually sold in packages that contain two devices: one with long teeth, the other with short ones. This solution allows you to choose a comb that is optimally suited for a specific hair type and length. In addition, an anti-corrosion compound is applied to the teeth. In addition to the combs, the kit includes a special hairpin with a tip in the form of a magnifying glass, which helps to separate hair into strands. The price of such a set is about 850 rubles.
The LiceGuard comb set can be used on fine or thick hair
Video: LiceGuard scallops
Comb NitFree
Externally, the comb is very similar to the product from AntiV: the handle has the same rounded shape, is equipped with silicone inserts, the teeth are long, frequent, and notched. The only difference is the logo and the price - it is slightly higher - approximately 1100 rubles. This product is made of high quality steel, and the teeth are attached using a laser, which ensures the reliability and durability of the comb.
NitFree comb teeth do not damage the hair, do not cling to it, so the hair does not break or be pulled out
Video: NitFree comb characteristics
Product from Pedikulen ultra
The comb from the Pediculen Ultra company is the least popular among all the devices. It has similar characteristics: it has frequent long metal teeth and a plastic handle. However, there are no notches on its teeth, which may be the reason for its least popularity among consumers. But the price may please you - you can buy the device for only 200 rubles.
Along with the Pediculen comb, manufacturers offer to purchase a magnifying glass specially designed for finding lice in hair
