It’s no secret that today such a delicate problem as lice can arise for anyone: even an “everyday” trip on public transport can cause its occurrence. In this regard, information about the most effective methods of combating head lice is always relevant.
Of course, the arsenal of tools that help get rid of nits and lice is currently quite impressive. However, the use of chemical-based shampoos is not suitable for everyone: some have specific ailments, some are in an interesting situation, and some experience an allergic reaction.
There is an alternative that allows you to get rid of lice, namely: mechanical work with a comb. Combing helped eliminate the problem when drugs for head lice were unheard of. Our grandmothers and great-grandmothers used a fine-tooth comb along with vinegar and kerosene.
Range
Today, manufacturers offer a huge selection of combs with which you can solve the problem of head lice.
They differ in design, length and frequency of teeth, and material of manufacture. The latter, naturally, must be durable. In general, it should be noted that even if a person uses shampoo against nits and lice, combing is still a mandatory procedure. This is the next step after washing your hair. This is the only way to remove dead insects from your hair. It is recommended to do all this in the bathroom. You should also remember that you can simplify the combing process with the help of vinegar, which effectively removes the sticky “substrate” with which nits attach to the hair.
Rules of application
In order for the anti-parasitic comb to give the expected positive result, it must be used correctly, because if you leave at least a small amount of mature insects or nits in the hair and stop the procedures, then after a while the problem will make itself felt again.
To avoid such negative consequences, it is recommended to take into account the following instructions for using this device:
- Before starting the procedure, wash your hair with regular shampoo, then dry it slightly: the hair should remain only slightly moisturized.
- It is best to comb out parasites over a bathtub or some white cloth so that you can immediately notice all the insects removed from the head.
- The person who carries out this procedure must remember his own safety. He will need to wear disposable rubber gloves, a hat and protective clothing, which will then immediately need to be washed at high temperatures or disposed of, otherwise there is a very high risk of becoming infected with lice.
- Divide your hair into 2 parts , combing them on opposite sides of your head. If the length of the hairstyle allows this to be achieved, then you can make a ponytail or use hairpins to secure individual strands.
- Dividing your hair into small strands , begin to run a comb through them. Movements should be slow and deliberate, since it is very important not to miss even the smallest lice.
- The starting point for combing is the area near the hair roots , after which the comb begins to move in the direction of hair growth. It is necessary to perform similar manipulations with all strands.
- Treat the comb with any disinfectant. Most often, it is simply boiled and moistened with a vinegar solution.
- After treatment, it is advisable to wash your hair again.
Remedy No. 1
Of course, many have heard that the Antiv comb eliminates the problem of head lice one hundred percent. Is it so? Numerous reviews prove that yes. The fact is that the Antiv comb has long and comfortable teeth, thanks to which you can work with thick strands of hair, therefore, the combing process is reduced in time.
The tool is produced by the Argentine company Assistance srl. So, let's move on to its advantages.
Advantages
Perhaps the most significant advantage of the above “miracle remedy” is that its use is harmless, that is, the “Antiv” comb eliminates chemical components in the fight against head lice. Of course, this is the only alternative for a small child and a person who suffers from an allergic reaction.
It has a high-quality metal base, so it can be boiled, sterilized, and treated with acetic acid.
In addition, the Antiv comb is an effective preventive measure in the fight against lice and nits: if you regularly comb your hair with it, the risk of lice infection will be significantly reduced.
Design features of a lice comb
Lice combs have always been used to treat head lice, but modern models are significantly different from those that came before. The device is small in size, conveniently shaped for holding in the hand, and equipped with long, fine teeth with notches applied to them, which help remove lice and nits from hair. To avoid injury to the scalp, the teeth have rounded ends. Combs are made of metal or plastic.
A lice comb will help make it easier and faster to get rid of parasites
Combs can be used as an independent or auxiliary remedy for the treatment of head lice. As an auxiliary, it is used after using chemical hair treatments: sprays, shampoos, etc.
Without combing with a special comb, treatment for pediculosis can take a very long time, since all chemicals kill only adult parasites, and nits have a protective shell through which insecticides cannot penetrate. The drugs only destroy the adhesive substance that keeps them on the hair. Thus, if you do not comb out, more and more insects will hatch. And the complex effect will provide the fastest and most effective effect in the fight against this disease. However, with great perseverance and endurance, you can cope with pediculosis only with the help of a comb.
The comb is able to cope with pediculosis without the use of any chemicals
The advantages of using a comb include:
- Reliability. Using such a device, you can remove not only adult lice, but also their offspring.
- Safety. It is impossible to damage the hair or scalp with a comb, and the absence of toxic substances will not have a detrimental effect on the structure of the hair. In addition, this item can be used by both children and adults.
- Long service life. You can buy a comb once and use it every time, as needed. Shampoos and other detergents tend to run out and expire. With a comb it is unlimited.
- Possibility to combine with other drugs. With the help of a comb you can improve the effect of using other drugs.
In addition to the undeniable advantages, this device also has some disadvantages:
- the need for frequent processing, which will take too much time and effort;
- the inability to carry out independent treatment, since combing out lice and nits yourself is a rather difficult and ineffective task, because the main thing here is to see the area being treated;
It is almost impossible to carry out the combing procedure on your own. - extensive infection can cause a decrease in the effectiveness of hair treatment with a comb;
- high cost - prices for high-quality scallops are quite high and amount to about one thousand rubles.
Video: chemical and mechanical methods of getting rid of lice
Types of combs
There are a large number of combs for combing on the market. They come in metal, wood, plastic and even electric.
A comb for combing out lice now looks like a real gadget: long, even teeth have a very small gap; to securely hold and remove nits, a special spiral-shaped notch is applied to the teeth
Our great-grandmothers also used plastic products. You can buy them in any store, but they are of little use. It's all about the plastic teeth, which bend a lot and don't have notches to help with combing.
Most often, a plastic lice comb is included in boxes of anti-lice products.
Wooden combs also appeared a long time ago. They are more durable than plastic ones, but are also not equipped with notches. Therefore they are also ineffective.
A wooden comb for lice and nits, which you can buy in any store, will not do any good.
More useful are products that have long metal teeth, the distance between which is less than one millimeter. Such teeth are more durable, and due to the applied micro-notches, the comb is able to comb out even nits that are firmly attached to the hair. But the handle of the product can be anything: made of metal, plastic or wood. But still the most popular are products made entirely of metal.
The metal lice comb has a distance between the teeth of less than 0.09 mm, lice have a size of 2 to 4 mm, a nit is approximately 0.4 mm: parasites cannot slip between the teeth, which makes the comb a very effective device
In foreign countries, they are beginning to use a new method of combating pediculosis - heat treatment. Insects are destroyed with a powerful air stream from a special hair dryer, the temperature of which reaches 60 °C. The method can be quite simple and effective, but has not yet received much widespread use.
The heat treatment method is quite convenient and safe for humans
Electric comb RobiComb
In addition to simple mechanical combs, electrical devices are also appearing. One of the brightest representatives is the RobiComb product. It is new on the market, but has already proven itself to be an effective remedy.
The RobiComb comb kit includes a brush for caring for the gadget; after each procedure, it is recommended to clean the teeth from dirt
The comb is made of plastic, has metal teeth, and runs on batteries. On the sides, the teeth are protected by plastic protrusions to prevent contact of the product with the scalp. The principle of operation is that during combing, when the parasite gets on the comb tooth, a current discharge occurs, which kills the insect. This discharge is not dangerous for humans.
The advanced model Robi Comb Pro is equipped with a sensor for recognizing the presence of lice and nits
You can only work with the RobiComb device on dry hair.
An electric comb is quite effective - it allows you to get rid of all parasites in one use. The price for it starts from two thousand rubles.
Video: electric combs for lice and nits
How to choose a quality product
There are basic criteria that a good comb for combing must meet:
- safety;
- ease of use;
- efficiency;
- reliability;
- long service life.
Lice are very small insects, so when choosing a comb, pay attention to the frequency of its teeth.
Prices for devices depend on the manufacturers and materials from which the comb was made. You shouldn't buy the cheapest products, they won't do much good and you'll still have to replace them with a better product.
Exclusive product
And, of course, the device is produced using unique technologies. “Antiv” - a comb, the reviews of which are mostly positive - has special notches with cutting edges on the surface of the teeth. Thanks to them, the shell of nits is damaged during their removal, and they cease to pose a potential threat to health. If you examine all the teeth at once under a magnifying glass, the device will visually resemble a saw or grater. However, these are not all the secrets that the “miracle tool” has. The manufacturer, using high-precision computer technology, makes the tips of the teeth rounded, thereby minimizing the risk of microtrauma to the scalp during the procedure.
The steel that is used in the production process of the Active comb has an optimal ratio of rigidity/flexibility parameters, so that the hair is easy to comb and its structure is not damaged.
A device you can't do without
Of course, this device should be available in every family with small children. And even if you are thinking for a long time about whether to buy an “Antiv” comb, the price of which may seem higher than average to you, or not, it is better to lean towards a positive answer. Why? The fact is that pediculosis is like chickenpox: today one child gets sick, tomorrow a second one, and the day after tomorrow a third one. So you can’t do without a miracle comb.
The “Antiv” comb, a photo of which can be easily found on the pages of a huge number of online pharmacies (we also have them on our page), is designed for reusable use. As practice shows, you can get rid of nits and lice using the above device in 4-5 days, unless, of course, you neglect the treatment rules. After this, after a week, it is enough to carry out a procedure involving control preventive combing, and the problem is solved!
Prevention of head lice
Since head lice is an extremely unpleasant and highly contagious disease, it is recommended that you follow preventive measures that help reduce the risk of lice infection.
This is quite simple to do, you just need to follow the following rules:
- Monitoring personal hygiene , regular water procedures. It is also important to maintain living quarters in accordance with sanitary standards.
- Avoiding contact with already infected people , as well as with those living in unsanitary conditions.
- Regular washing of clothes , underwear and bed linen. It must be carried out at the highest possible temperatures.
- Do not use other people’s or give anyone your hats , scarves, hairpins, personal hygiene items and other objects through which infection can occur.
- If for any reason you enter a risk zone, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment with special chemicals in small quantities.
- Carrying out an examination of your own hair and observing general sensations, in case of suspected infection, taking urgent measures to solve the problem at the initial stage.
- Instilling in children from an early age the rules of personal hygiene and explaining the importance of these procedures.
What is the price?
It should be noted that the cost of the “miracle comb” varies from 90 to 1650 rubles. If you purchase “Antiv”, for example, in the Russian capital, the price will be close to the maximum level, but if in a provincial city, then the scallop will be relatively inexpensive. In Moscow, finding and purchasing a device will not be particularly difficult.
A very pressing question is where to buy the Antiv comb. The photo and price are also of interest to the consumer. But we have already decided on them. Argentine comb can be purchased at a regular pharmacy. If this product is not available, you can order Antiv through an online store that sells pharmaceutical products. All you have to do is receive the goods by courier or by mail.
Reviews
Now let’s take a closer look at consumer opinions about the “miracle remedy” against lice, which is offered by the Argentine manufacturer.
It should be noted that over the several years that this device has been on the Russian market, it has received hundreds of rave reviews and recommendations!
Almost all consumers praise Antiv for the fact that its use does not involve chemical effects on the hair and scalp. They are also pleasantly surprised that the miracle comb, compared to other methods, quickly copes with such a delicate problem as lice. To buy or not to buy an Antiv comb? Reviews, price - this is what requires study before making a final decision. We have dealt with the first criterion, but as for the second, it is up to the buyer to decide. It should be emphasized once again that some people believe that the cost of the comb is somewhat overpriced. On the other hand, if the product is effective and has really helped a huge number of people, then maybe you shouldn’t skimp on your health?
Infrequently, but sometimes there are reviews in which people express dissatisfaction with the fact that “Antiv” does not cope one hundred percent with insects at the roots of the hair. Here it is very important to perform the procedure correctly, namely: you need to separate a thin strand, and then insert a comb into it, running the teeth straight to the middle. This way you can remove nits from the part of the hair located near the scalp.
As already emphasized, no one is safe from lice. We looked at an effective way to combat these insects. Well, to minimize the risk of re-infection with head lice, use “Antiv” for preventive purposes and follow the rules of hygiene.
Model overview
Very often, anti-parasitic combs are included in the kit when purchasing various chemical preparations for lice removal, in which case they usually serve as an additional tool.
However, they can be purchased separately at virtually any pharmacy or by ordering online, and to make it easier to understand the wide range of modern devices, below is a brief overview of the most popular and effective options:
AntiV comb
It is one of the most popular modern models , which meets all the requirements: the elongated teeth are made of durable medical steel, they have microscopic notches that allow you to comb out even the smallest insects without catching the hair, which ensures a painless procedure.
The handle is equipped with special plastic strips that prevent slipping during use and make this process even more comfortable and convenient. It is recommended to use AntiV combs in conjunction with lotions of the same brand, which significantly increases efficiency and guarantees complete removal of lice.
The approximate cost of the device is 1400-1800 rubles.
RobiCombPro comb
Electric type, is an American made device. It can only be used on completely dry hair; this comb is not capable of affecting nits, but effectively destroys mature insects, so daily procedures should be carried out for 1.5-2 weeks.
During this period, you can completely recover from lice without the use of additional means, since systematic and regular elimination of lice will not give them the opportunity to lay new eggs. This model also has a special mode that allows you to diagnose the presence of parasites.
The approximate price of the device is 1800-2000 rubles.
LiceGuard comb
It comes in two variations, which differ in the length of the teeth, which makes them much more convenient when combing a certain type of hair. Both options are sold as a kit, which also includes a strand separator, equipped with a magnifying glass, which allows you to examine the curls for the presence of small insects or their eggs, since they may not be accessible to human vision.
The approximate cost of such a set is 1000 rubles.
Comb "Pediculen Ultra"
It is a domestically produced model ; it is a classic device, distinguished by the minimalism of its design. This comb is a budget option, but its effectiveness remains at the proper level.
The approximate cost is 180-250 rubles.
