Will using hair spray kill head lice?

Using hair spray alone will not effectively kill head lice. While hair spray may immobilize lice for a short period, it does not have the necessary ingredients to completely eliminate the lice infestation. To effectively treat head lice, it is important to use lice treatment products that contain specific active ingredients, such as permethrin or pyrethrins, which are designed to kill both adult lice and their eggs (nits). These products are typically applied to the hair and scalp and left on for a specific amount of time according to the product instructions. In some cases, a second treatment may be necessary after a certain period to ensure complete eradication of the lice.