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Causes of Head lice

Head lice are transferred by close hair-to-hair contact. They cannot jump, fly or swim, but walk from one hair to another. It is a misconception that head lice infestation is a result of dirty hair and poor hygiene; in fact, head lice prefer clean hair and skin. They like both long and short hair.

Lice can also be transferred by sharing combs, brushes and hats.

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