How to Remove Lice & Nits with No Fear

by Amy · Published August 5, 2019 · Updated August 5, 2019

There is a lot of excitement in the air as your children head back to school and prepare to meet their new teacher, see their friends, and get back into their routine. But there may be a voice in the back of your head warning you about some of the downsides that come with the new school year. Most notably – lice.

The last thing you want is for your child to come home from school with the lice letter. You’ll instantly be filled with dread and fear as you prepare to rid your child and your home of these icky pests, right?? Not so fast!

We’re here to tell you that eliminating a lice infestation can be fear-free and drama-free. The key to it all is the wet combing method. This safe, effective and all-natural method of lice removal is all about physically removing lice and nits from the head. It’s as simple as that!

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF NITS Before we tell you how the wet combing method works, first you need to know what nits are. When you visit the lice removal aisle at the store, you’ll see many products that claim to kill lice. And they do! But they don’t kill nits, and that’s why they don’t work. Nits are lice eggs and as long as they remain on your child’s head, they will continue to hatch and produce more lice. That’s why physically removing the nits from the head is the only way to eliminate a lice infestation!

HOW TO USE THE WET COMBING METHOD All you need for the wet combing method is water, conditioner, and a lice comb. Why water? Because lice freeze in place when wet, making it that much easier to capture and remove them. And the conditioner doesn’t harm or kill the lice or nits. Its only purpose is to condition and lubricate the hair so you can easily comb out the lice and nits.

The best part about the wet combing method? No pesticides are required! We believe in keeping potentially harmful products off children’s’ heads.

The wet combing method is effective, but it certainly takes time and patience. You can find detailed lice removal instructions, including a video in both English and Spanish, at www.welcomb.com/instructions.

THE DOLLAR GENERAL LICE AND NIT REMOVAL KIT

Where can you get all the tools needed for the wet combing method? Stop by your local Dollar General to purchase a Dollar General Lice and Nit Removal Kit with WelComb®! It has all you need and nothing you don’t. The kit includes:

Conditioner that’s free of harsh chemicals and ineffective oils to lubricate the hair, making it easy to comb out lice and nits.
A Detangler Comb to remove tangles and evenly distribute conditioner throughout the hair.
A WelComb® that has rigid teeth just the right distance apart and a beveled edge that allows you to get right down to the scalp where lice and nits live so you can capture and remove them.