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HOW FAST DO HEAD LICE MULTIPLY?

HOW FAST DO HEAD LICE MULTIPLY?

Head lice are a common problem that happen to millions of children each year. It doesn’t matter if the hair is clean or dirty, straight or curly, long or short. Lice love all types of hair, and they will take any viable host. All they need to survive is human blood, which they get from the head. Lice like to hang out on the scalp because it’s a warm environment. 

While head lice are a nuisance, they are not a health concern. They do not transmit disease, and they are 100% treatable. While you can pick up head lice removal products from the store, these often contain harsh chemicals. Instead, you can treat your child safely and effectively at home using all-natural lice products


What happens if you don’t treat head lice? They will multiply! Let’s explore how quickly the louse life cycle is so that you can better understand why these tiny pests create such large infestations!

Life Stages of a Louse 

Head lice live an average of 28 days, or about one month. After this, they die off naturally. However, they leave lots of lice to continue the life cycle. Here are the three phases of a louse: 
  • Egg or nit. Lice eggs hatch in 6 to 9 days. They’re typically found hanging around the scalp, as this is where they need to be to thrive.
  • Nymph. When a nit hatches, it becomes a nymph. Nymphs look like adult lice but smaller, and they become adults in about one week.
  • Adult louse. After the nymph stage, the louse becomes a mature adult. Adults can multiply very fast - females lay about 10 eggs a day!

Life Cycle of a Louse 

There are several distinct stages for head lice. Even though their life is short - about one month - they are very busy during this time. First, eggs are laid near the scalp. They firmly attach to the hair, and in about one week, the eggs hatch. Two days after their hatching, the nymphs go through their first molt. They get bigger with this molt, and then molt again. 


The third molt is the last molt, and at this time, the nymphs become adults. Adult lice start to mate and reproduce immediately. Females lay eggs two days after mating and can keep laying eggs for the next 16 days. They die shortly after this time. Without
lice treatment for kids, the life cycle will repeat itself and get worse. 

Get Rid of Head Lice Without Chemicals 

Fortunately, you can get rid of head lice at any time, whether it’s a few lice or hundreds! And the best part is that you don’t need pesticides or insecticides to do this. The treatment you use depends on the severity of the infestation. If your child only has a few lice, you can likely comb them out using a lice comb


If your child has more than a few lice, you’ll need to use a head lice removal product. My Hair Helpers has a full selection of treatment products that are made from safe, all-natural ingredients like spearmint and peppermint. They are easy to apply, they smell great and they’re affordable! 

And, unlike store-bought products that are losing effectiveness, our products continue to work great and are backed by our guarantee! Now that you know how quickly lice multiply and what you can do to stop them, you can rest easy knowing that head lice won’t take over your home! 


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