you,yourkiddo,andlice buggin’out…

could not care less where you live or what school you go to. You human? Have a head? Perfect! Lice like you!

story by | otmom

Nobody…I repeat NOBODY…wants the call or letter announcing their kiddo has or was exposed to…LICE!

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But odds are very good that if you have kiddos, ages 3 to 12 [especially girls], you will have an encounter with these wingless parasitic insects that feed on blood from the scalp.

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So, when it comes to these burdensome pests, what do you need to know… you ain’t special Lice have nothing to do with personal hygiene or popularity status. They don’t check your tax returns and

The staff at Lil Whipper Snippers in Fargo saw a real need to carry a product line targeting head lice after seeing an increased number of kids coming in for “just a trim” and having head lice, unbeknownst to their parents. They would send clients to the pharmacy for traditional treatments and they would continually hear about cases that wouldn’t go away!

Traditional treatments are becoming less effective due to the resilience of lice. Lice have transformed into “superbugs” making current pesticide treatments far less effective than they were 10-15 years ago. Enter Nit Picky and AirAlle Louse Buster—a kid-friendly treatment that kills over 99% of lice eggs while using pesticide free-products and controlled heated air. Hundreds of

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How about not getting lice…ever! Ok, we can’t guarantee never getting head lice, but there are preventative measures you can take. First, talk to your kiddos about not sharing brushes, hats, or hoodies. Then if you find out head lice have made their way to your school or daycare, check out Nit Picky’s preventive line of hair care, including shampoo, conditioner, hair mist, gel, and detangler. Their all-natural components ward off infestation without harsh chemicals. One of the main components is peppermint oil. Lice are attracted to our human smell. Peppermint, along with other essential oils such as tea tree, rosemary, or lavender, is strong enough to repel lice.

OK, now what? Well, first…DON’T PANIC! Then, skip the pharmacy pesticide lice killers – they are becoming less effective due to the resilience of lice, as mentioned before.

Use proven products that are pesticide free and actually GOOD for your hair! Lil Whipper Snippers has treated and sold their products to hundreds of families…none have had unsuccessful results! The products are extremely effective and, when used properly and thoroughly, will leave you with lice-free hair that hasn’t been poisoned by pesticides.

Lastly, do not go overboard with cleaning your home. Lice die within 24-36 hours once they're off the head. Leaving items in bags for weeks isn’t unnecessary. High heat washing and drying is sufficient, as well as thorough vacuuming. Boiling hair items will do, throwing them away is not necessary.

The Rules

You may be surprised to know there isn’t a universal policy regarding lice and school attendance. Some schools enforce a strict "No Nits" policy, which means a kiddo with any number of nits at all in her hair cannot attend school. Other schools don’t view nits as an “active infestation” and feel keeping kids out of school for a few nits is more detrimental than helpful. Do you know what your school’s policy is? Find out and follow it!

For more information contact the extremely educated staff at Lil Whipper Snippers [701.364.0909 and www.lilwhippersnippers.com] or Nit Picky [701.318.9770 and www.nitpickyfargo.com]. Or visit them both at 2511 Kirsten Lane S, Fargo [corner of 32nd Ave S].