Head Lice at School Again? Our Experience Using Lyclear to Get Rid of Nits

If you have children at school, you'll probably know the feeling. Just when you think you've made it through another term without any unwelcome visitors, a letter comes home warning that head lice are doing the rounds.

With four children, head lice have become one of those inevitable parenting experiences. It seems that at least once a year we receive the dreaded notification from school.

This time, it started on the very first day back.

The Never-Ending Head Lice Alerts

The boys came home with a letter explaining that head lice had been found in school and asking parents to check their children's hair.

Thankfully, after a thorough inspection, I couldn't find any lice or eggs.

A week later, another letter arrived.

The following morning, there was even a whiteboard outside the school gates reminding parents that head lice were spreading around the school. It really did feel never-ending.

To be fair to the school, they were incredibly proactive. We also received text message alerts every time a case was reported, including which year groups were affected. I really appreciated how seriously they were taking it, as the more aware parents are, the quicker outbreaks can hopefully be controlled.

When Head Lice Finally Arrived

Despite all our checking, the day eventually came when I noticed one of my children constantly scratching their head.

A closer look confirmed exactly what I'd been hoping to avoid... head lice.

As soon as I spotted them, I went into full-on parent mode.

First, I stripped all of the beds and washed the bedding, pillowcases and towels on a hot wash. Although head lice don't survive for long away from the scalp, it made me feel better knowing everything was fresh while we tackled the problem.

Next came the treatment.

Using Lyclear Head Lice Treatment Shampoo

This was the first time we'd used Lyclear Head Lice Treatment Shampoo 200ml, as we'd always chosen other brands previously.

The treatment was really straightforward to use. After washing everyone's hair, I applied the shampoo, left it on for the recommended 10 minutes, and then carefully combed through each person's hair using the sturdy nit comb included in the box.

As someone with very thick hair, I was pleasantly surprised that the comb worked really well and didn't constantly snag or bend.

The fragrance was also much lighter than I expected, which made the whole experience a little more pleasant for everyone involved.

We repeated the treatment one week later, exactly as instructed.

Thankfully, we were soon completely head lice free... although with four school-aged children, I'm never convinced it'll stay that way for long!

Why We Chose Lyclear

One thing that appealed to me about Lyclear was that it doesn't rely on traditional insecticides.

Instead, its double-action formula works by suffocating and dehydrating both head lice and their eggs, helping to reduce the risk of lice becoming resistant to treatment.

According to the manufacturer, Lyclear is clinically proven to kill 100% of head lice after the second treatment when used as directed.

The 200ml bottle provides up to eight applications, depending on hair length, and it's suitable for adults and children aged two years and over, making it practical for treating the whole family if needed.

Our Overall Thoughts

Nobody wants to deal with head lice, but unfortunately they're a normal part of family life for many parents.

What I've learnt is that regular checking, acting quickly when you spot them, and following the treatment instructions carefully can make the process much less stressful.

For us, Lyclear was easy to use, smelled pleasant, included a good-quality nit comb, and most importantly, it got the job done.

I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that the next letter home from school isn't about head lice again!