AS the new school term approaches, many parents may be bracing themselves for the dreaded note: “head lice has been detected in class.”
Nits spread quickly among children, especially in classrooms and playgrounds where little ones are in close contact – but there are some tricks for preventing them.
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Mum Jenn Navarrete shared how she swears by a preventative spray which aims to keep nits at bay.
She uploaded a video to her @jennavarrete_ account, showing how she sprays it over her daughter’s hair once she has styled it before school.
Jenn wrote: “POV your daughter has long beautiful hair & we don’t want bugs.
“It’s a lice prevention conditioning spray & it’s a MUST in our household.”
The spray in question is the Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel, which you can pick up from Amazon for £15.99.
The spray is designed for both children and adults, making it suitable for the whole household.
Unlike many traditional treatments, it contains no parabens, sulfates, harsh chemicals, or toxins.
It’s also free from common allergens such as gluten, soy, dairy, and nuts, making it a safer choice for sensitive skin.
What sets the product apart is its blend of organic essential oils.
Rosemary, citronella, peppermint, lavender, tea tree, and geranium work together to create a natural barrier that helps keep lice away.
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At the same time, the formula nourishes the scalp with jojoba, aloe, and chamomile, which hydrate, moisturise, and soothe.
Enriched with vitamins and minerals, it doesn’t just protect – it also helps to cleanse, condition, and detangle hair.
Parents say it’s easy to use: simply spray onto dry or damp hair before school, focusing on the scalp and hairline.
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The result is hair that feels soft, manageable, and refreshed, with added protection against lice.
Mums and dads who use it regularly say they’ve noticed a clear difference during peak “nit season.”
Thousands of people have left five-star reviews on Amazon and raved about the benefits.
One person said: “Great product! Very happy! My two love using it! So far it’s done its job.”
A second wrote: “Fantastic product and the only one that worked consistently for a long period of time to keep the pesky bugs at bay. Recommend and will purchase again!”
How to prevent an outbreak of nits
THE Hairforce’s Dee Wright shares her top tips to nip a nit outbreak in the bud.
GO PUBLIC: Nits are not a dirty secret.
If you tell other parents you’ve found lice, they know to do an extra check on their own kids and catch them before they get out of control.
GET A NIT CHECK ROUTINE IN PLACE: Make a “nit check” part of your weekly routine.
After a Sunday night hair wash is good.
Use a good-quality nit comb, like Nitty Gritty nit comb, inset, £8.52 reduced from £13, at Amazon.
DO EXTRA CHECKS AFTER NIT “DANGER POINTS”: If your child has been at an event where they have been closer than usual to other children, do an extra head check.
Events such as school trips, parties and sleepovers are all ideal breeding grounds for head lice.
DON’T TAKE SHORTCUTS: When you buy a product to treat lice, make sure you follow the instructions carefully.
Don’t neglect doing a second treatment a week later, even if you can’t see any signs of eggs.
This is how lice cases get out of control.
IT’S NOT ONLY YOUNG KIDS: People often only check their primary school-aged children for head lice, but older children and adults can bring them into the home too.
It is important that the whole family checks their hair every week.
