Grab a bright lamp and a fine-tooth comb. Part the hair in small sections, millimeter by millimeter. Look for:
- Nits near the scalp: clear or brownish, glued to the strand.
- Adult bugs: moving, fast, flat, tan-to-brown.
- Dirt-looking specks: those might be louse poop. Yes, louse poop. Welcome to the gross club.
Also, check the nape of the neck and behind the ears. That’s the luxury real estate for lice—warm, hidden, close to blood supply.
