I'm sorry I don't know a whole lot about
lice, but you need to tell your mother
anyway, even if you don't want to be a
burden. Lice is contagious, so it is
important that you let her know so that
she doesn't pick up any herself.
If I was you, I would first get rid of the
cats. They probably carry a lot of things
with them and don't help the situation.
It won't help to clean up your house until
you have fixed the initial problem: the
source is your hair and scalp. You should
cut your own hair. Go very short and
don't worry too much about style: you can
have that fixed once the danger is gone.
Then you should be able to wash your hair
properly. I believe there are shampoos in
addition to sprays that can get rid of
lice. The problem is not your hair, it is
your scalp where the lice are, the hair is
just blocking it.
You can actually seek the help of a
medical professional to help you get rid
of the pests, and they can prescribe a
prescription strength product, and also
give you tips on what to do with your
house, your toiletries (like your
brushes), and how to take care of your
scalp so that you don't get them again.
Here is a link that you will find useful:
http://www.em
edicinehealth.com/lice/article_em.htm
Best of luck to you, and I hope this has
helped.
