How to Prevent Head Lice

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Avoid direct head-to-head contact.. Don't share items that touch the head.. Keep long hair tied up in a ponytail, braid, or bun.

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1

Avoid direct head-to-head contact.

Step 1

Avoid direct head-to-head contact.

2

Don't share items that touch the head.

Step 2

Don't share items that touch the head.

3

Keep long hair tied up in a ponytail, braid, or bun.

Step 3

Keep long hair tied up in a ponytail, braid, or bun.

4

Use tea tree oil or lavender oil on your scalp.

Step 4

Use tea tree oil or lavender oil on your scalp.

5

Regularly check for signs of head lice every week.

Step 5

Regularly check for signs of head lice every week.

6

Ensure belongings stay separate from each other.

Step 6

Ensure belongings stay separate from each other.

7

Store belongings in plastic bags.

Step 7

Store belongings in plastic bags.

8

Clean your belongings when you get home.

Step 8

Clean your belongings when you get home.

9

Educate others about head lice prevention.

Step 9

Educate others about head lice prevention.

10

Change and wash your bedding and clothes every week.

Step 10

Change and wash your bedding and clothes every week.

11

Regularly wash or change combs, brushes, and hair ties.

Step 11

Regularly wash or change combs, brushes, and hair ties.

12

Vacuum around your house regularly.

Step 12

Vacuum around your house regularly.

13

Check to see if others in your area have lice.

Step 13

Check to see if others in your area have lice.

14

Wash all clothing worn in hot water.

Step 14

Wash all clothing worn in hot water.

15

Apply lice medication.

Step 15

Apply lice medication.

16

Allow the lice medication 8 to 12 hours to work.

Step 16

Allow the lice medication 8 to 12 hours to work.

17

Comb your hair.

Step 17

Comb your hair.

18

Check and comb your hair regularly.

Step 18

Check and comb your hair regularly.

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