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Black Hair Lice is the go-to resource for families dealing with head lice in Black, African American, mixed, and biracial hair types.

We offer trusted advice, gentle product recommendations, and step-by-step care guides tailored for natural curls, coils, braids, and locs. Whether you’re treating an active case or trying to prevent one, our content is designed to support your family with safe, effective, and culturally thoughtful solutions.

From lice myths to the best sulfate-free shampoos, Black Hair Lice helps you protect your hair, your peace of mind, and your household.

Signs of Lice in Locs

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Can You Get Lice with Locs? Yes. Lice can survive in all hair types, including locs (dreadlocks) . While tightly coiled or locked hair may be harder for lice to move through, it does not stop them from reaching the scalp. Once there, lice can lay eggs and multiply just

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Can Mixed or Biracial People Get Lice?

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If your child has mixed or biracial hair, you may wonder if lice are still a risk. Maybe someone told you lice can’t live in curls. Or maybe your child’s school has a lice outbreak, and you’re not sure what to look for. The truth is simple: yes, biracial and

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Can Black People Get Lice?

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Let’s bust the myth and talk facts about lice in Black hair You’ve probably heard it before: “Black people don’t get lice.” This statement is often shared in schools, beauty salons, and even on social media. But is it true? No. Black people can get lice. The truth is more

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Natural Lice Treatments Safe for Black Hair

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When lice show up, many parents feel pressure to act fast. But if your child has curly, coily, or loc’d hair, not every lice treatment is a good match. Some chemical treatments can dry out natural hair, cause breakage, or leave behind a residue that’s hard to remove. The good

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Can You Get Lice with Braids or Sew-Ins?

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If your child has protective styles like braids or a sew-in weave, you might wonder if they can still get lice? The short answer is YES. While textured hair and protective styles may make it harder for lice to move around, they don’t make the scalp immune. Let’s walk through

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Lice Prevention for Black Children in School

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Helping parents protect natural hair from lice outbreaks at school When kids return home from school with itchy scalps, one concern rises: fast lice. Many parents of Black children wonder if lice can survive in curly, coily, or loc’d hair. The truth is yes. Lice do not care about hair

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Do Black People Get Lice? Understanding the Facts About Lice and Black Hair

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Do Black People Get Lice? Yes, Black people can get lice, but it’s much less common than in other groups. Studies show that fewer than 10% of lice cases in the U.S. involve Black individuals, even though Black Americans make up about 13.6% of the U.S. population (U.S. Census, 2022).

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How Do African Americans Get Lice? What You Need to Know

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The Short Answer: Yes, Black People Can Get Lice There’s a widespread myth that African Americans don’t get head lice. While lice may be less common in the Black community, it is still possible—and it does happen. Lice don’t care about race. They need: A warm scalp Hair to cling

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Does 4C Hair Get Lice? Understanding Lice in All Hair Textures

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The Quick Answer: Yes, 4C Hair Can Get Lice There’s a common myth that 4C hair is immune to lice—but that’s not true. Lice can live in all hair types, including 4C, 4B, 3C, and looser curl patterns like 2A or even straight 1A hair. The real difference lies in

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Do Biracial or Mixed Kids Get Lice? Here’s What to Know

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Breaking the Myth: Yes, Biracial and Mixed Kids Can Get Lice There’s a long-standing myth that lice don’t affect biracial or mixed kids—especially those with curly, coily, or textured hair. But here’s the truth: lice don’t care about race or ethnicity. They need a warm scalp and hair to cling

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