directions
How to use your NitKit
Follow our easy step-by-step guide to learn how to use ISpy Glo-powder.
Direction
Welcome to ISpy Nits
Have you seen live lice?
If so, start at Step One.
Otherwise start at Step Four.
Live lice spotted
If you have seen live lice...
Step 1
Apply ISpy Lotion to hair and leave for 20 minutes to treat live lice
a) Place a towel around the neck to absorb any excess lotion - because the lotion is oil-based, the consistency is thinner than a standard shampoo
b) Twist end of tube to open
c) Section hair and start applying lotion from the scalp outwards (similar to touching up your roots with hair dye). Ensure hair strands are coated completely, focusing on behind the ears, the crown and the nape of the neck where lice like to stay warm and fed.
Step 2
Wash hair with normal shampoo to get rid of any lotion and oil residue
Step 3
Dry hair - ideally use a hair dryer or wait until hair is completely dry
The hair needs to be completely dry to avoid powder clumps and for the luminescent to work.
While drying hair, remove any dead nits and dandruff/debris where possible
Eggs suspected
If you haven't seen live lice...
Step 4
Prepare ISpy Glo Powder
a) To minimise mess clean up, we recommend avoiding carpet, putting down a towel and wearing an old T-shirt. Dim lighting is most effective and the Glo-Powder will work in inside during daylight - however for the best effects, avoid bright natural light.
b) Cut the corner off the pack and dispensing powder into applicator.
Step 5
Section hair and use the brush/comb to apply powder evenly across the head again focusing on hot spots. Avoid clumps or a thick layer.
The key to effective results is to dispense the powder evenly and allow it to thinly coat the hair strands.
a) As a rule of thumb, a check should use approximately ⅓ of the bag with extra long and thick hair potentially requiring additional powder
b) Most viable eggs (i.e. eggs that are likely to hatch into lice) are located within 10mm of the scalp so the key is to focus distribution in this area
c) Nit hotspots include the crown, the nape of the neck and behind the ears because they are warm
Step 6
Now it’s time to nitpick (remove eggs) - you may find it easier to use a hair claw to section longer/thicker hair
a) When you identify a potential egg, pinch the hair strand between thumb and forefinger and run your nails down the strand to remove it (remember dandruff brushes away easily but nit eggs stick tight!)
b) Don’t wear gloves (unless you’ve got sensitive skin) but do wash your hands before/after
c) Focus on eggs close to scalp as eggs further out will have less chance of hatching into lice
d) For a faster and easier process find an extra pair of hands (one person to hold light and one to nitpick)
Create a Neon Nora or create your own!
The additional light and excess Glo-Powder can be given to your child to use with the included Glo-Tattoos.
Don’t forget to film and upload the process to Facebook / Instagram so others can learn and see your tattoo creations !