How does someone with dreadlocks get rid of head lice?

No, you shouldn't need to cut your dreads, I've heard from several people that have been able to kill lice (also called nits) and their eggs and avoid cutting their dreadlocks. Let's hope this never happens ... So if by posting these tips we are able to save just one head of knotty locks, then it is well worth it. read more

Soak your dreads in rubbing alcohol and tie a large plastic bag over your dreads, any bag will do as long as it keeps the fumes on your head. Let your dreads soak for 30 minutes. After they soak rinse your dreads really really well. Repeat all this again in 3 days and you shouldn't see any more buggies. read more

The best one we’ve found to get rid of head lice in dreads is called ‘Delacet’. Its not oily and has worked EVERY time i’ve needed it. This one is also pretty good for those of you who prefer the herbal solution. read more

it is important to note that dreadlocks do not make you more likely to get lice! in fact, the opposite is true. lice prefer straight hair. also african americans are alot less likely to get lice. having school aged kids in the house is the biggest risk factor for lice. read more