To get rid of hair lice, the nits which are eggs of the adult lice need to be removed as well. A lice removal shampoo will do away with the adults but is ineffective on the eggs. These eggs bond like glue to the hair shaft as a result of the substance excreted by the female adult. They usually hatch in about one week. They are very difficult to remove but unless removed, the lice infestation will continue

A number of methods exist to help remove nits, but the process is often time consuming. The simplest removal method is to use a fine toothed metal comb to go through each strand of hair. Wetting the hair is recommended. A magnifying glass can be useful because it makes seeing the eggs easier. It is crucial that every strand of hair be examined for nits because if only one remains, it will hatch and restart the infection.

It is vital that all infected clothes and linens be washed following the removal of the louse eggs, as these garments may also contain eggs, or perhaps even adult lice. Bleach should be used, where possible, to be utterly certain that all eggs and adults have been removed. Bleach should also be utilized on any combs or hair accessories that might still be harboring nits. Those items that cannot be placed in bleach or washed should be instead placed in a sealed plastic bag for several weeks, which will kill the pests as well.

Removing louse eggs from hair can be a difficult process, so there are some methods that may make it easier. One way is to soak the infected person's hair in white vinegar prior to removing the eggs. This will loosen the glue holding the eggs to the hair and make their removal easier. Soaking the comb in vinegar prior to using may also help. Another method that may loosen the eggs is applying heat to the hair just before attempting to remove the eggs.

It might be best not to try a natural alternative course of action when trying to remove lice. Often times these remedies have not been tested and may go badly. Mayonnaise, a popular alternative, can go rancid and is hard to wash out. Some alternatives can even cause serious, or fatal harm.

When dealing with an infestation, there are a number of different sources that can be helpful. A doctor or pharmacist may be able to provide good product recommendations for dealing with louse eggs. If your child is infected, their school nurse would also be a good information source.