Head Lice Prevention: How to Reduce the Risk of Lice at Home, School, and Camp
Head lice are extremely common among school-aged children, especially during the school year, camp season, sports activities, and sleepovers. While no product can guarantee complete prevention, a few simple habits can dramatically reduce the chances of bringing lice home.
At The Lice Chicks, we've helped thousands of families successfully prevent, detect, and eliminate head lice throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Florida. Read on for all your lice prevention tips!
Our Top 5 Prevention Tips
- Check Hair Weekly
- Wear Hair Up
- Avoid Head-to-Head Contact
- Don't Share Hair Accessories
- Use Preventative Products Daily
Why Prevention Products Matter
Head lice are attracted to the human scalp, but many parents find that preventative products containing ingredients such as tea tree oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, and other essential oils help make hair less appealing to lice.
The Lice Chicks Prevention Line was developed specifically for families who want extra protection during:
- School
- Camp
- Sleepovers
- Sports Teams
- Daycare
- Outbreaks in the Classroom
Recommended Products:
Prevention Spray
Perfect before school, camp, sports, and sleepovers.
Prevention Shampoo
Use during routine washing to support your family's prevention routine.
Prevention Conditioner
Provides daily protection while keeping hair manageable.
Terminator Lice Comb
Weekly combing is one of the best ways to catch lice early before an infestation spreads.
Once head lice have been detected
It can seem like a race to stop them from spreading through schools and daycares and among friends or siblings. Simple steps can be taken to discourage the spread of head lice, keeping families happy and healthy.
General Prevention:
- “Take A Peek Once A Week” – Regular head checks by parents or professionals will aid in catching an infestation early on.
- Preventative shampoos, conditioners, or leave-in hair sprays such as The Lice Chicks line of advanced lice prevention products can be used before any social event. These products include ingredients such as tea tree, peppermint, and other essential oils that naturally deter lice. Safe for backpacks and coats too.
At School, Daycare and Play Group
- Avoid head-to-head contact during play including sports, playground activity, group work, and device sharing.
- Do not share hair brushes, combs, clips, ponytail holders, or other hair accessories.
- Discourage children from playing with one another’s hair.
- Do not share items that come into contact with the head—this includes hats, scarves, coats and jackets, athletic uniforms, towels, dress-up clothes, and masks.
- Do not share sleeping mats, pillows, or blankets.
Overnight Camps and Slumber Parties
- Discourage children from playing with one another’s hair.
- Do not share pillows, sleeping bags, or other bed linens.
- Avoid sleeping head-to-head and ensure that hair does not come into contact with another child’s hair while sleeping.
- Encourage girls to wear their hair up in buns or braids – Always.
Camp Season Essentials
Before camp season starts, we recommend:
✔ Prevention Spray
✔ Terminator Comb
✔ Quick Weekly Head Checks
At Home
- Thoroughly comb through your child’s wet hair after each shampoo with our terminator comb. Also comb after your child has attended a sleepover or camp to remove any new lice that may be present.
- After hosting a sleepover, lightly vacuum the carpet and upholstered furniture where children played and slept. Also clean any pillows and bed linens that visiting children may have used.
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