Head lice are a common problem that happens 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. 

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 

• 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 

The third molt is the last, 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 kits for kids, the life cycle will repeat itself and get worse. 

Get Rid of Head Lice Without Chemicals 

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

Shop for My Hair Helpers’ lice products for kids on our website and take advantage of fast shipping and family-friendly pricing!