lice and – Page 2 – All Stop FAQ

Can your head lice products be used with permed hair?

Our head lice products can be used with permed hair. When dealing with permed hair you should not wash the head until three days after your perm treatment for the curl to hold.

What are nits?

Nits are head lice eggs. They are attached to the hair shaft and are usually white to off-white in color.

How do I treat my home for head lice?

Using our All Stop Liceadex-EX Home and Bedding Spray is the easiest and most efficirnt way to kill head lice in your home. You can also put all the sheets, pillows, bedding, stuffed animals and outerwear in to the dryer on High for 20 to 30 minutes.

How long can head lice nits or eggs live off of the host?

Headlice nits can live off of the body for about three to five days. Once they hatch, they must feed within 45 minutes or they will die.

How old do you have to be to use your head lice products?

Our head lice products are recommended for anyone two years of age and up. Our customers have reported using our lice products even on infants.

How fast do head lice crawl?

Head lice are known to crawl very quickly. It is not known at exactly what rate they crawl because they use your hair follicles to get from one spot to another.

Can you see head lice?

Head lice are visible with the naked eye. Headlice are very small wingless insects but they are visible without a microscope.

Are head lice contagious?

Head lice are highly contagious because they feed on humans and are always looking for another blood meal.