How To Self Check For Lice Without A Comb. Nit removal is not needed when treating with spinosad topical suspension. Combing with a good metal comb like this one is the most effective way to rid a head of lice and nits.
You should check everyone in the house and start treating anyone who has head lice on the same day. Start at the base of the neck and divide the hair into small sections as you search for adult lice and their nits (eggs). You should try this method first.
Detangle the hair first and use conditioner.
There is no need to keep your child off school if they have head lice. Work through the hair, section by section, so that the whole head of hair is combed through. The traditional way to remove lice was to pick them out with your fingers. Dividing the head into sections helps avoid missing any.