* hints that neither parent has psychologically separated from his or her own parents. Disengaged boundaries do the opposite of enmeshed patterns in that they sacrifice belonging for autonomy. These are overly rigid or impermeable boundaries that inhibit communication and rob the family of much-needed mutual support.
Or, you may move from one side of the head to another, separating the brushed hair from the un-brushed one. Clip it together with a clip. Once you see you have combed out a lice or a nit, you should remove it from the nit comb. You may immerse it in the hot water or clean the comb, using the towel. Comb the hair, until no nits or lice can be found on it. The combing and hair inspection should be done in clear light or sunlight.
- Metal, fine-tooth combs work best -. Summary: The proper lice comb is the most important tool in your head lice control toolbox. Fine-tooth metal combs work best for crushing and removing lice nits while plastic combs are good for untangling hair prior to nit-picking but the wide-spaced teeth miss a lot of nits.