ItchItchBaby
Today, 2 hours before a 13-hour flight, I found out I had head lice. I'm a 24-year-old woman. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
benjavel71
Prairie Grove, United States
Today, I thought about going to visit an old girlfriend of mine with hopes of getting a little head. Unfortunately, I didn't know it would be head lice I'd get. FML
caliibbyy
Today, I found out my best friend has a massive head lice infestation. It wasn't until after I'd used her hairbrush to brush my hair that I figured it out. FML
anonamous
United States
Today, I found out that my wife gave me head lice on purpose so I would have to cut off the ponytail that I've been growing since '99. FML
hairy
Guildford, United Kingdom
Today, I discovered that I have caught head lice from my son. Unfortunately, they are living in my chest hair. FML
poormomma
Shame! Shaaaame!
Today, I found out my son kept quiet about having head lice for a week. He's 14. FML
EastOneTen
United States
Today, my four roommates and I contracted lice. While all our heads were slathered in mayonnaise and saran wrap, our building's fire alarm went off. FML
violetbcracecar
Suisun City, United States
Today, for the first time in my life, I have lice. The dog we rescued infested our house. No amount of showering has made me feel clean, and my bald husband just doesn't understand why I'm so bothered. FML
Lice FML
United States
Scratchy
Today, my kids and I discovered the party hats from the party we just went to were infested with lice. FML
Anonymous
Clarksville, United States
Today, after finally spending the night with my longtime crush, it's as if I can still feel her fingers caressing my hair. But wait, no, that's just the head lice she gave me. FML
legitweirdo
Brooklyn, United States
Today, within the first 15 minutes of a nonstop 8-hour flight, the guy sitting next to me picked an eyelash he found on my face, stared at it for a few seconds, and stuck it in his mouth. FML
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Lobby_Bee 18
What does age have to do with getting hair lice? It can happen to anyone at any age.
bartsj1988 7
What does your age or sex have to do with getting head lice? They don't discriminate. I made a comment on FML and I'm a 29 year old male.
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Comments (21)
Amy Germaine 5
If it helps you feel better, typically lice like clean hair. While I get why you may be embarrassed or frustrated, I for one won't judge!
QueenUK 21
easy fix, when you get wherever your going, dye your hair
davecross 11
Hey remember bald in beautiful!!!!!!
corky1992 33
Lice doesnt only infest children..its more common in children, but adults do still get it. Your age has nothing to do with it.
samomaha 17
Shaving your head will NOT get rid of the lice. Get a lice shampoo and use it. Meanwhile, don't lean back in the plane, don't hug, etc. You have to use the shampoo then use it again after 2 weeks to get rid of any newly hatched lice. Be sure to use the enclosed nit-comb as well. And at home, wash EVERYTHING that came in contact with your head in the hottest water the fabric can stand, and dry on the highest heat setting your dryer has. Nits (lice eggs) can live for weeks/months on clothing, furniture, etc.
SamySosa 10
I've gotten it twice from my nephew now. if you're around kid's it's bound to happen.