Parents won't want to be caught out by head lice before school returns in September. Back to school can mean a few things - new school uniforms , homework, meeting up with old friends - and the dreaded nit email..
Head lice is one thing you do not want to be caught out by. These tiny creatures are itchy, unpleasant, and can wreak havoc on your home, so it's always best to be prepared. Just in time for the school bell, Amazon has reduced their Full Marks Head Lice Solution , which can complete up to four nit treatments.
Including a non-pesticide solution as well as a specialised comb, the Full Marks Treatment is 'clinically proven' to eliminate lice and eggs . While you'll find similar products for as much as £15.75 at pharmacies like Boots , the Full Marks solution is now just £11.
59 on Amazon - and it'll be delivered straight to your door. If you've ever had the misfortune of dealing with nits before, you'll know that this is a must have product that every family should have in the cupboard ready to go. We all know how hard it is to get kids to stand still, not to mention when they're itching and scratching.
That's why the Full Marks Head Lice Treatment works in just five minutes - simply coat the entire scalp with the solution, wait for the allocated time, then use the comb to brush out debris. The Full Marks Solution has been formulated to provide fast and effective treatment for head lice and their eggs. It doesn't contain traditional pesticides , and is safe to use again and again, without damaging your hair .
This particular Head Lice Treatment consists of four steps to help make sure all the nits are caught, especially newly hatched lice that can appear in the weeks after the first application. This particular treatment from Full Marks has received glowing reviews from parents as well as a 4.5 out of five star rating on Amazon.
One shopper said: "Did two treatments a week apart and they were all gone. Really good!" Another impressed parent wrote: "Cleared the nits in one hit. Wouldn't buy any other headlice treatment .
Super easy to use, and does the job. Would recommend washing hair twice after treatment to get the oily feel out of hair. No smell, good value for the big bottle too as you don't need much to treat a whole head.
" This tired customer noted: "After a battle of every week nits coming back we used this and since this there has not been any seen or even any eggs." While this happy shopper said: "Best one yet. Only one I’ve got that actually works and does the job , decent size bottle, no smell, great value for money.
" These pleased buyers noted that efficacy of the treatment, as well as its affordability: "The price in the pharmacy is twice as much", "Fast and effective." Everyone knows that getting a good night of sleep is something that is important to our overall health and wellbeing. Of course, getting a decent rest starts with the right pillows.
Which is exactly why one pair from a trusted brand on Amazon have over 28,000 reviews, as users say they are falling into a "deep sleep". The Deep Sleep Pillows from Silentnight have been specifically designed to help encourage a deeper sleep every night, so that you wake up refreshed and recharged. A pack of two on Amazon currently costs just £15 - working out at £7.
50 per pillow. It's currently the cheapest deal you can find on this "comfiest" set of pillows, as Argos stocks just one of them for £10, meaning it would set you back £20 to buy a pair. Meanwhile, Julian Charles stocks them for £17, a couple of pounds dearer than Amazon.
Designed to offer medium support, the Deep Sleep Pillows are ideal for anyone who finds themselves sleeping on their side. While praised for their "firmness", shoppers say that the generously deep hollowfibre filling has their head "sinking" into them. Machine washable at 40 degrees, they are also easy to care for.
Meanwhile, the soft touch covers are also hypoallergenic, making them kind to the skin and also suitable for anyone who suffers from any allergies. With an incredible 4.4 rating and nearly 19,000 five-star reviews, Silentnight's Deep Sleep Pillows have become a bestseller among shoppers who say that they "haven't had such a good sleep in so long".
One glowing review read: " These pillows are so comfortable and nice and deep and your head sinks into them. Since I’ve had these I’m having the best nights sleep in years. No more uncomfortable tossing and turning.
Highly recommend!" A second shopper praised: "Needed new pillows and was like ‘deep sleep’? Let’s do it and honestly the pillows are the comfiest thing I’ve ever had and I haven’t had a bad nights sleep since." Shoppers can purchase the Silentnight Deep Sleep Pillow Pair for £15 on Amazon here . This loyal customer wrote of the Full Marks Head Lice Treatment : "Our go-to for headlice.
In the past, I've tried all sorts of different methods and products, but this is my absolute go-to for confidence and ease in removing headlice. It is easy to apply with the squeezy bottle and after leaving it on for five minutes, it is easy to comb and remove lice and nits easily." As with a few other shoppers, they added that the treatment can make hair become very greasy after application, with one writing: "Hair needs a good wash, rinse and rewash to get rid of the oiliness afterwards, it really is worth it as it did an amazing job.
Recommend!" If you want to battle lasting oiliness, Amazon also offer the OGX Tea Tree Clarifying Shampoo for Oily and Greasy Hair at £5.35. Not only will it help remove oiliness, tea tree oil is reported to prevent headlice - so you're killing two birds with one stone.
This Amazon shopper said: "The first time I have used this and it actually worked right away, its easy to use and it does smell quite good. Difficult to wash out first time but that doesn't really matter. Very good overall.
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Free If you're looking to catch nits early, NHS guidance states that you can "help stop them spreading by wet combing regularly, using a detection comb." Boots offer the family favourite Nitty Gritty NitFree Comb for £13.65.
For an alternative treatment, you'll find the Hedrin Treat & Go Mousse for £13.49 at Lloyds Pharmacy . Superdrug also offer the Lyclear Shampoo Head Lice Treatment and Comb for £14.
49. The first week of term is stressful enough, so don't be caught out by nits. Shop the Full Marks Head Lice Solution on Amazon now.
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