Checking was a battle. So we made it a game.
Kids hate head checks. They have to sit still while someone pulls at their hair under a bad light, so checks get put off. We didn't write a better reminder. We built a better check. Powder on, light on, hunt for the glowing dots.
Glow. Treat. Relax.
The same simple routine the whole family can follow. Here's what happens at each step, and why.
Glow & Spot
Dust a light, even coat of Glo-Powder over dry hair and work it through. Now the important part: brush and comb the excess back out. Loose powder, dandruff and scalp debris fall away, but the powder bound to the nit eggs stays put. Switch on the UV light and hunt for the glowing dots. Glo-Powder makes lice eggs more visible, so you can see how many there are and where they're clinging to the hair. If it glows and won't brush away, it's an egg.
Treat & Remove
Now that you can see them, treat. Spray the fragrance-free Lice Lotion through the hair to treat live lice, then comb it through section by section with a fine-tooth comb to lift out the eggs. It's insecticide-free and gentle on little scalps, with no sting and no harsh fumes, so you can leave it in to keep working or rinse out after 20 minutes.
Recheck & Relax
A few days later, glow again. Lice eggs hatch on a cycle, so a quick recheck helps you catch any you missed. We built the check to be easy enough to do more often. Check more often, spot them earlier, treat sooner.
Why UV detection works
Head-lice eggs are tiny, pale and glued tight to the hair shaft. That's why they're so easy to miss in ordinary light. They blend in with hair and can look just like flakes of dandruff, so even a careful check under a bad light leaves you guessing.
ISpyNits makes the eggs easier to see. The Glo-Powder settles onto hair and clings to eggs and nits, and under UV (black) light it fluoresces, re-emitting that energy as a glow your eye can pick out.
- You know what you're looking at. Eggs are more visible, so you're not guessing between an egg and a flake.
- You treat where it counts. Knowing where the eggs are means a thorough, targeted comb-through.
- You can check again easily. The check is quick and kids come on side, so a recheck isn't a fight.
Gentle by design, for little heads
We built ISpyNits for the most sensitive scalps in the house, so the whole family can use it with confidence.
- No harsh chemical pesticides. Formulated to be safe around children when used as directed.
- Treats live lice without the insecticides that older treatments rely on, and that lice increasingly resist.
- No added perfume and no chemical reek. Nothing to sting eyes or overwhelm sensitive noses.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. For external use on hair and scalp only.
Lice Removal Network certified
TGA & FDA registered
University-backed
Mum-founded in NZ
The full routine, step by step
Seen live lice? Start at Step 1. Only suspect eggs? Skip to Step 3. Take your time. Dim lighting works best, and completely dry hair makes the powder glow.
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Live lice? Treat first
Apply ISpy Lice Lotion to the hair and leave it for 20 minutes to treat live lice. Pop a towel around the neck to catch any excess. The lotion is oil-based, so it's thinner than shampoo. Twist the tube open, section the hair, and apply from the scalp outwards (like touching up roots), coating strands fully and focusing behind the ears, the crown and the nape where lice like to stay warm.
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Wash & fully dry
Wash the hair with normal shampoo to remove any lotion residue, then dry completely. A hair dryer is ideal. The hair must be completely dry so the powder doesn't clump and the glow works properly. While drying, remove any dead nits and debris you can.
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Set up to spot
Dim the room for the best effect (avoid bright natural light like direct sun). To keep mess down, avoid carpet, put down a towel and wear an old T-shirt.
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Apply the Glo-Powder
Load the applicator brush lightly, tap off the excess and dust an even, thin coat over sectioned hair, focusing on the hotspots. Avoid clumps. An even, light coat is the key to a clear result. As a rule of thumb, a check uses about a third of the bag (extra-long or thick hair may need more).
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Brush out the excess
Brush and comb back through to clear away the loose powder, dandruff and scalp debris. This is the trick to a clean read: the excess falls away, but the powder bound to the lice eggs stays behind. Under UV, the eggs show up as glowing dots, not a haze of stray powder.
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Shine the UV light & hunt the glow
Run the UV light over the head in sections and hunt for the glowing dots. If it glows and won't brush away, it's an egg. Most viable eggs (the ones likely to hatch) sit within 10 mm of the scalp, so focus there, especially the crown, nape and behind the ears.
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Nitpick
When you spot an egg, pinch the hair strand between thumb and forefinger and run your nails down the strand to remove it (remember: dandruff brushes away easily, nit eggs stick tight). Focus on eggs close to the scalp. No gloves needed unless you have sensitive skin. Just wash your hands before and after. A second pair of hands (one on the light, one picking) makes it faster.
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Make it fun
Give the spare UV light and any leftover Glo-Powder to your child to use with the included Glo-Tattoo stencils. Make a Neon Nora or invent your own. Film it and share to Facebook or Instagram so others can learn and see your creations.
Questions, answered
Is it safe for kids?
Yes. ISpyNits was created by a mum specifically for children. It's gentle, insecticide-free and fragrance-free, with no sting, so it's gentle on sensitive little scalps. As with any hair product, use it on hair and scalp only and follow the directions on the label.
How is this different from normal lice treatment?
Most products skip straight to treating and leave you guessing. ISpyNits starts with the check. The UV Glo-Powder makes lice eggs more visible, so you can see what you're looking at, treat where they are, and recheck. We designed the check as a game, so kids come on side and it stops being a fight. The Lice Lotion is also insecticide-free, which matters as lice increasingly resist older insecticide-based products.
Will the Glo-Powder wash out?
Yes, easily. It's designed to brush and rinse out cleanly with normal shampooing. It doesn't stain hair or skin and leaves no residue once washed.
The head check kids ask for
Stop guessing. Start seeing. Grab the all-in-one NitKit and start tonight, or find ISpyNits at a pharmacy near you.
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