10 Best Head Lice Treatments 2023 | UK Dermatologist Reviewed

Now you can get rid of head lice by simply adding this treatment to your bedtime routine. With its quick application, fast-acting formula and incredibly efficient metal-toothed comb, you'll be able to get rid of head lice in the time it takes to have a bath. 

Having lathering agents included means that once you've expunged every last nit egg with a comb, you can soak hair with water and build this treatment up into a soothing and cleansing foam. There for you at every stage of head lice removal and with a formula to tackle four heads, this treatment makes the often slow process far less arduous! 

Short on time and looking for speedy results? Well, this is one for you. This treatment wastes no time in getting to work, promising to eradicate nits within 5 minutes. This means you can get the process over and done with as quickly as possible. 

The bottle might be small, but the solution inside is very potent. There's even a comb included, making this set very reasonably priced. This Full Marks product definitely gets full marks from us! 

Instead of a standard liquid formula, this head lice treatment solution comes as a mousse. This light and fluffy texture makes it easier to get good hair coverage even on longer lengths. 

The lack of oil in the formula also makes it easier to wash out the product after it's been in for the required 15 mins – great for thick hair types too. We love that a highly effective steel comb has been included to ensure you catch every last nit, all for a very reasonable price. 

All sorts of extracts and ingredients are blended together in this shampoo to make it a true match for the thorough removal of head lice. As a shampoo, you'll save time by rolling nit clearing and hair washing into one task.  

The product comes with comb, so you don't need to worry about sourcing your own. But best of all, if used correctly, this treatment has been proven to be 100% effective on above-average infestations. 

Covering hair with solution can be tricky, particularly when the viscosity of head lice treatment makes them hard to spread. To make the application process easier, this treatment solution comes in a bottle with a spray cap. 

This is a quick option if you're in a rush. Not only will the spray application cut down on time, but you also don't need to comb the hair when it's in either. This being said, a comb is always a good idea to make sure you've caught everything. 

With this head lice treatment, you don't have to choose between natural extracts and scientifically-proven chemicals. Both are included to great effect, offering a treatment that is powerful and soothing. It works quickly and doesn't even require a comb, saving you even more time!

Unfortunately, this product should only be used on kids over the age of 3, so is not an option for young toddlers. It is also fairly expensive for a very small bottle that you'll get through pretty quickly. 

Unlike many others which only cater to children older than 2, this head lice treatment can be used on babies over the age of 6 months. In addition to its main anti-lice ingredients, it also includes Penetrol which specifically targets eggs, those pesky little things that can often stick around. 

You do need to leave this treatment in for an hour before you can wash it off. Also note that a comb, which is suggested for use, does not come as part of the package. 

Loved by parents and nannies, this product exterminates head lice while being gentle on scalps. It only includes one head lice-fighting ingredient called dimethicone, cutting down on potentially harmful ingredients. 

This product is effective, but it comes at quite a steep price. It also takes an hour for it to work, and doesn't come with a comb even though it recommends one, adding to the overall cost. 

This comb provides a quick and chemical-free way of getting rid of head lice. It can be used as a detection comb as well as a comb to remove nits after you find them. Kinder to delicate scalps, this market-leading comb is perfect for babies and toddlers.

Just note that this product is most effective when used alongside other treatments. As you have to wet and condition hair to make it soft enough for the comb to handle, an anti-lice shampoo would be the perfect accompaniment. 

Offering a more natural approach, this shampoo relies on the use of various essential oils to stop nits in their tracks and repel them in the future. Because it doesn't contain any harsh chemicals, you can use this one more frequently than other head lice treatments. 

You may see some results with this natural alternative, particularly if you use it in conjunction with a head lice comb. However, it's unlikely to be as effective at eradicating an infestation as other solutions on this list.