Spray until the hair is saturated or apply onto clean hair, then let the product air dry. Labels also recommend treating areas behind the ears and the back of the neck. When a nit comb is provided, use it after treatment.
Some kits include a lice‑removal (nit) comb and a home/furniture spray for treating bedding and upholstery.
Common scents and aromatic ingredients include rosemary, peppermint, lavender, citronella, tea tree, and geranium.
Reviews frequently note strong prevention and conditioning performance, effective lice kill for some products, generally pleasant herbal or minty scents, and easy spray application; a minority mention skin irritation or an overly strong scent for certain items.