Electric lice combs have been on the market since the early 2000s — but there still isn’t a version out today that can compete with fine-toothed metal and plastic lice combs.

The best type of comb for removing lice and nits is a fine-toothed metal comb. The teeth of the comb should be close together to ensure that all lice and nits are removed from the hair.

Experts say the best way to remove lice is the comb-out method. After wetting hair, Fisher advised parting it into small sections and then combing each section several times using a fine-tooth ...

Before applying either form of treatment, it can be helpful to comb over one's scalp. "Lice and their eggs cling to hair strands and can be challenging to remove without the use of a fine-toothed ...

Before applying either form of treatment, it can be helpful to comb over one's scalp. "Lice and their eggs cling to hair strands and can be challenging to remove without the use of a fine-toothed ...

4. Use a fine-toothed comb to carefully comb out any lice or nits (lice eggs). 5. Rinse the hair thoroughly and shampoo.

A fine-tooth comb also should be used to get any nits out. This should be done for several days. In addition to treating the person, wash their clothes, linens and hair brushes in really hot water.

The NHS recommends using 'wet combing' using a special fine-toothed comb to get rid of an infestation Credit: Getty. The increase coincided with children returning to school after the holidays ...

Experts say the best way to remove lice is the comb-out method. After wetting hair, Fisher advised parting it into small sections and then combing each section several times using a fine-tooth ...