A. False. Head lice do not have wings so they are unable to fly.

A. True. Nits are sometimes easy, sometimes difficult to see on the hair. A clear nit usually indicates a nit that has hatched. A dark, plump nit indicates a viable nit. However, there is a broad range of what nits look like, and people often mistake simple dandruff or debris for nits.

A. True. Nits go through 3 stages before becoming an adult louse. This process generally takes 7 to 10 days.

A. False. There is no miracle cure for head lice. And any product will only be as good as the person behind the comb. We don’t advocate the use of OTC products, but we will not say they never work. However, DO NOT depend on these products. Super Lice is the result of the overuse of these products. Many OTC products contain chemicals that are harsh for the hair, and scalp, and worst of all, they are neurotoxins and can cause unfavorable neuro symptoms