Hair sourced from prisons & drains, lice infestations, child labour – the real cost of your ‘bargain’ natural extensions

HUMAN hair extensions are everywhere – from Kylie Jenner’s red carpet looks to being sold on Shein, but what’s the true cost ...
Yahoo

The myth that Black people don’t get lice isn’t true. Here are the signs to watch out for, according to a dermatologist.

The myth that people with tightly coiled hair can't get lice is a common misconception, according to an expert. Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry told Insider lice can exist on all hair types and ...
New York Post

I’m a hairdresser and I found a 150-egg lice infestation in my client’s hair

This was quite louse-y. An Australian hairdresser shocked social media users with a now-viral video showing a client’s massive lice infestation. Rachel Maroun posted the TikTok last month — which has ...
Healthline

White and Brown Nits in Hair: What Lice Egg Color Means

White or clear nits are typically the empty casings of hatched lice, often found after an infestation has been treated. Brown nits may contain unhatched lice, either living or dead, and require ...
NBC News

Wet comb beats visual check for spotting lice

Wet-combing a child's hair may be the best way to determine if he or she has an active case of head lice, German researchers report. Dr. Claudia Jahnke of the City Health Department in Braunschweig ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here's what parents can do

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance ...
New York Post

I’m blessed to kill head lice for a living — here’s how to avoid infestation

You think your job’s lousy? A 21-year-old woman is going viral on TikTok after admitting her full-time job is killing scalp-loving critters. Rachel Maroun, from Sydney, Australia, revealed to her ...
News Tribune

Lice concerns rise as children return to school: Here’s what parents can do

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance ...