And then they were gone... (Hedrin Headlice Solution)

Member Name: juicy_lucy

Product:	Hedrin Headlice Solution
Date:	12/03/09 (290 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: It works

Disadvantages: You need a visitation to use it

Hedrin head lice solution

Following a recent outbreak of the bilghters amongst Little Miss's friends, I bought this on the recommendation of the pharmacist. This is apparently the one which you are given if you get it free, but given that you have to take a live louse to the health centre to qualify, i decided I preferred buying the stuff.
WHAT IS IT?

Basically, this is a spray which kills lice and eggs. It is skin friendly, has no nasty odours or organo-phosphates and is apparentl easy to apply. The solution contains dimeticone 4% and works by a physical process which covers and drowns the louse, as well as an ingredient which penetrates the louse eggs to kill them.

Given that I found 4 of the things this sounds just what we need!!

PRODUCT AND PACKAGING.

The 100ml plastic bottle comes boxed with a leaflet containing all instructions and details inside the box. The bottle itself is clear which would be a good idea because i could then see how much is left, but there is a big sticker wrapped round it so i can't actually tell how much of the product is left after using it.

The spray is released via a trigger gun mechanism so it's quite tiring on the old hands with the repeated spraying.

HOW TO USE IT.

The solution is suitable for adults and children aged 6 months and over, as well as by pregnant women.

To use it, some simple steps should be followed:

* Hair should be dry and the solution sprayed to cover the scalp and hair.
* Work the solution into the hair using fingers or an ordinary brush making sure it gets from roots to tips.
* Let hair dry naturally
* Leave on hair for at least 8 hours or overnight
* Wash hair with normal shampoo
* Repeat after 7 days because this is how long it takes any new eggs to hatch

WARNINGS...

There are some warnings which are common sense- see a doctor if you swallow it, don't spray into the eyes and don't breath in the spray

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS...

As with most products, side effects can be experienced, although given that this can be used on very young children, they aren't too scary. The main side effect is that of a localised irritation in whcih case the hair should be washed and you should not use the product again.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY...

Costs around the £11 mark and this is enough for the two treatments of long hair, if you have made sure that it is totally covered.
I bought mine from boots the chemist but it is widely available in chemists and online.

MADE BY...

Thornton and Ross, Ireland Ltd. A quick look at the different products shows me that there are all sorts of hedrin lotions and potions including a detection comb which I may buy.

VERDICT...

Great stuff, and recommended. I bought two bottles of the stuff one for me and one for Little Miss. Given that I thought her head was "lifting", this has completely eradicated and zapped them with minimum fuss and effort.
The solution is really easy to apply and as promised has no horrible smell. The fact that it's a spray means that it does get into all of the hard to reach places like around the ears, and it was easy to ensure that i had got the whole of her scalp and hair.

She left hers on overnight and because there was no bad smells, there were no complaints. I also liked the fact that we didn't have to use the dreaded lice comb, although remember to wash brushes thoroughly.
A recommended product for anyone who gets a visitation!!

Thanks for reading.

Daniela xx

Summary: head lice remover