Best head lice treatments and products for all the family

Killing lice and eggs within 15 minutes, this non-toxic mousse is pesticide-free. The Vanmousse Treatment Mousse Head Lice comes with a comb inside the box and is easy to use, which we like. Apply the mousse to your child's hair and work the formula into the scalp. Then comb the hair to remove the dead lice and nits.One trusted reviewer said: "My daughter has intensely thick and curly hair and no amount of wet combing or normal nit treatment did anything to get rid of the nits. I spent hours every couple of days for months trying in vain to rid her of them. Nothing worked! I finally tried this after my friend recommended it and after one treatment she was completely clear! I've just given her a comb through 4 days post-treatment to check and didn't find a single nit. I could cry! I should also add that it leaves no oily residue like other treatments I've tried. It washed out in one wash and actually left her hair feeling soft and conditioned. Absolutely recommend."

Containing both treatment and the nit comb, this five minutes Full Marks Solution comes with four treatments in the box and is effective against killing headlice and eggs. It's also free from odour, so it doesn't leave a nasty smell behind.One reviewer commented: "My little one had some lice eggs. I did the treatment and no sign at all. The whole bottle will be enough for like 5 people. Easy to use even on long hair. Just make sure you have a good shampoo to rinse the treatment after (took me like 2 times to rinse that grease off). Doesn't smell bad. Special comb include!"

This is not quite a nit comb, but the Tangle Teezer The Scalp Exfoliator and Massager works its multi-tasking magic by detoxing the scalp, which will help clear the product build-up from all the nit treatments in your child's hair. Nits can be traumatic for children and parents, so this Tangle Teezer will give your child some massage TLC and calm them down. A verified reviewer said: "This doesn’t scratch or hurt the scalp at all (which in turn makes it ideal for use on the kids, as well). The way this is shaped makes it easy to grip and hold throughout. This is an absolute joy to use regularly. I can’t recommend this enough."

This Hedrin Once Liquid Gel should be spread thoroughly throughout the hair from root to tip in order to kill head lice, nits and unhatched eggs. The gel needs to be left on the hair for 15 minutes, and then washed out. The thicker gel formula is odourless and fast-acting. A user commented: "Use this product on dry hair applied all over on thick long hair and (brought a nit comb separately) combed and combed and combed again till the hair was nit and egg free, the product makes it easy to do because it has oils in it, Then applied shampoo straight on emulsify the oils out then apply water had to repeat the shampoo process a few times, then applied conditioner and combed through again just to make sure no lice were still in the hair. I find this the best product as it’s quicker, it doesn’t need to be left on for more than 15 minutes."

The Hedrin All-in-One shampoo kills head lice and eggs in just five minutes. You can apply during bath time too, so you don't have to try and encourage your little one to sit still. It even comes with a comb to check for lice.

One reviewer said: "I’ve tried many products and they all do basically the same thing. This differs slightly as it’s only a 5 min leave on which is much easier than 15mins. You apply to dry hair, leave then lather out with shampoo. It’s easy to do in the bath with kids without them complaining it’s too long (15mins to a child is ages apparently). As with many other treatments, you need to comb the eggs out. The comb supplied is good so it’s not difficult, just time consuming."

NitWits All-In-One Spray claims to effectively kill both lice and eggs in one easy to use spray. The formula contains an active ingredient called dimethicone, which has shown great results in quickly killing head lice and eggs. To use just spray the solution onto your child's head, ensuring the whole head is covered and leave it to rest for 20 minutes, then rinse the hair, and your child should be lice free.

One review said: "I don't do many reviews but this I have to! My daughter has suffered with nits for about 5 months she has afro hair. God knows how much I spent on solutions. But I found this and in just 1 treatment they were gone! They fell out in the shower and overnight on her pillow! Strongly recommend"

This Nitty Gritty Nit Comb has micro-spiral grooves to remove any head lice and eggs on your child’s scalp. This can be used alongside your child’s normal shampoo and conditioner, so it's a good option if you’re worried about harsh chemicals on your baby’s scalp.

One review said: "We have tried four other combs (in conjunction with shampoos), none of which came close. We spent weeks going over and over the same hairs and I was resorting to using my fingernails! Then I decided to do some homework and saw this comb had great reviews. Desperation led me to the purchase and I would now recommend it to anyone. Hallelujah!"

The Acu-Life Short Pin Comb works on all hair types, and glides through your child's wet hair to remove all head lice, nits and unhatched eggs. The short pin design makes it easier to run through hair effectively.

One review said: "Great value for money! Works like magic! After hair wash just leave the hair conditioner on and keep brushing the hair with this comb. I got rid of my son's nits in the first try. I highly recommend this product. Much better than expensive head lice solutions."

This head lice treatment avoids harsh chemicals and is hypoallergenic. It has been formulated to be tough on head lice without damaging the scalp. It works on all life cycle stages of the nits, even preventing the eggs from developing.

One reviewer, Charlotte, said: "After 1 use we have removed all nits and lice, the comb design is so much easier and smoother at collecting them from the hair than the usual designs. The consistency of the liquid also makes it super easy to brush through after a wash. You may need to wash the hair again the next morning to ensure all the liquid is out as it is quite greasy. Completely clean hair this morning though."

If you don't like the idea of putting chemicals on your little one's hair, then this head lice treatment is completely natural. We like that it is a unique blend of active organic plant oils including Coconut & Jojoba and or­ganic essential oils - lavender, clove, tea tree, geranium - which are effective at killing head lice, larvae and nits.

Chloe, a reviewer, says: "This is such good value. All natural ingredients and lovely smell in my opinion compared to other lice products. Working so far. Dries nicely on hair and leaves no residue or product built up. Arrived well protected and undamaged."

This shampoo might help repel head lice with oils such as tea tree, lemon and eucalyptus, all natural repellants. Plus, it will leave your little one with lovely squeaky clean hair.

One reviewer, Lauren, says: "Bought for my 3 sons to use age 2,5 & 7. Nice shampoo, foams nicely, no irritation, their hair feels soft afterwards and so far no head lice. We’ve had the dreaded head lice in school letters before but they’ve never caught it, can’t say if that’s definitely down to the shampoo or just luck!"