Work under a good light, such as a lamp or the natural sunlight from sitting by a window or going outdoors. Use a grooming comb or hairbrush to remove tangles then divide the hair in sections and fasten off the hair that is not being worked on. Use the LiceMeister comb to detect the presence of lice and nits. Using the LiceMeister comb, go through the section from the scalp to the end of the hair. You can dip the comb into a cup of water, use a paper towel, or use the LiceMeister comb cleaning device to remove any lice, nits or debris from the comb between passings.
Nits are always oval-shaped.
While usually grayish-white they can vary in color. Viable nits are generally laid close to the scalp but can be found anywhere on the hair shaft. Remember, all lice-killing products are pesticides. Consult your pharmacist or physician before applying or using lice treatment pesticides when the person involved is pregnant, nursing, has allergies, asthma, epilepsy, pre-existing medical conditions, or has lice or nits in the eyebrows or eyelashes. Never use products that contain lindane.