Tie an apron or towel around the subject’s shoulders. Cetaphil can be quite messy, so this is important for staying clean when applying the substance. Section the hair off using hair clips. It is recommended to start from the bottom and work to the top of the head. This will ensure that every strand of hair has been thoroughly coated with Cetaphil. If desired, put on a pair of disposable gloves to avoid contact with the Cetaphil and lice. Fill the squeeze bottle with Cetaphil. Once the supplies and the person are prepared, start the treatment process.
Use your hands to rub the Cetaphil through the hair. Then use the fine-tooth comb to comb the Cetaphil through the hair. The most important idea is to cover every strand of hair with the substance. You want the hair to be dripping with the Cetaphil. Let down another section of hair from the clip. Continue this saturation process to the top of the head. After completion, check the head one last time for any spots that might have been missed. Comb out any excess Cetaphil once the head has been fully saturated. This will allow the hair to dry more easily.
Beware that this is a lengthy part of the process. Because there is so much substance and weight on the hair, expect it to take up to three times as long as normal blow drying. The subject could watch a movie or read a book during this process. If needed, you may take a break from drying the hair, as long as it is fully dried before going to sleep. Sitting under a stationary dryer is also acceptable as long as the hair is thoroughly dried.
Shampoo and condition the hair to make sure that all the Cetaphil has been removed. Brush and towel dry the hair in preparation for the next step.
If you choose to remove the eggs, take a nit comb (or fine tooth comb) and begin working through the hair. The nits tend to stick to the hair strand so it may take a couple tries before pulling it out. Take a few strands of hair and look at the roots and scalp to find any nits. Depending on how thorough one wants to be, it may take a substantial amount of time.
If any live lice are left after the treatment, the success could be decreased as there is a greater chance for new eggs to be laid.
It is vital that you do not repeat these steps before or after seven days. It must be an exact week as most eggs have hatched but have not fully developed, and cannot lay new eggs. Repeat the Cetaphil and blow-drying process after one week and the following week after that to ensure any new lice are killed. In other words, you will complete this process a total of three times over the span of three consecutive weeks.
