4. Use a fine-toothed comb to remove any dead lice or nits from the hair. 5. Rinse the hair with clean water and shampoo. Repeat this remedy 2-3 times a week for effective lice removal.

Relief comes only with the removal of all ... known as nits. Picking off the parasites one by one is tedious, so many cultures have crafted fine-tooth combs to hasten the job.