The holidays bring cozy memories, family gatherings, and more togetherness than any other time of year.They also bring something a little less festive thanks to a spike in head-to-head contact: lice.
Whether it’s sleepovers, long car rides, holiday concerts, or cousin cuddles on the couch,
the increased closeness makes December a prime time for lice to spread.A few simple habits can keep families protected this season and help you handle an outbreak calmly if it happens.
Watch for the “Big Four” Holiday Risk Moments
These situations are known for fast lice transmission:
- Sleepovers (kids sharing pillows or blankets and close contact where heads can touch)
- Long travel days (leaning on each other in cars or airplanes)
- Holiday performances (crowded seating or backstage areas)
- Family gatherings (kids piled up watching movies or playing games)
Being aware doesn’t mean restricting fun—just staying proactive.
Don’t let lice ruin your holiday. Our team offers flexible scheduling to get you in no matter
when you need treatment. Contact us today!
Do a Quick Head Check Before Travel
A five-minute weekly head check before a trip can catch early cases before they spread to the whole family.
Look around the front hairline, the crown, and behind the ears.
The nape of the neck can be checked if there have been recent sleepovers or pillow sharing.
Early detection saves a lot of stress later.
Keep Hair Up During Holiday Activities
Lice can’t jump or fly, but they can crawl. Reducing loose hair reduces opportunities for them
to travel from one head to the next.
Encourage:
- Buns
- Braids
- Ponytails
- Headbands
A little prep goes a long way.
Use a Prevention Spray for Travel Days & Gatherings
A light spritz of Lice Ladies Prevent on school mornings, road trips, or party days helps deter lice
(although it’s not a guarantee—like garlic to a vampire).
This is a practical, easy habit to get into during the week.
You can find it in your local Lice Ladies Clinic or here:
Amazon.com: Lice Ladies Prevent / Natural Daily Lice Preventative Spray
Know the Early Signs of Lice
Catch it early by watching for:
- Excessive scratching
- Trouble sleeping
- Tiny brown specks that don’t flake off
- Irritated scalp
Get a Professional Head Check After Holiday Travel
With all the hugging, movie marathons, and sleepovers, post-holiday checks are one of the smartest
things families can do. A quick head check offers peace of mind and helps prevent big school outbreaks in January.
Need to schedule a head check after your holiday travels?
Contact us at 888.924.5423
or visit www.liceladies.com.
What to Do if You Discover Lice Over the Holidays
Don’t panic. Don’t go to the drugstore. And definitely don’t spend your holiday laundering everything you own.
Here’s the right order of operations:
- Call a lice clinic near you for a proper head check and fast treatment.
- Avoid chemical kits, which often don’t work on resistant “super lice.”
- Treat the hair first, then the house. Lice live on the head and do not want to be off of it.
They can only survive off a human head for up to 48 hours. - Follow prevention steps for the rest of the family.
Professional treatment means families can get back to their celebrations—without stress.
At Lice Ladies, we can help you do just that.
A Holiday Reminder: You’re Not Alone
Lice don’t care about timing, and they certainly don’t care about holiday plans.
If an outbreak hits, our clinic is here with expert support, accurate guidance,
and fast solutions so you can focus on the season—not the stress.