what do lice eggs look like

Lice eggs, also known as nits, are tiny oval-shaped objects that are usually white, yellow, or light brown in color. They are about the size of a sesame seed, typically measuring between 0.3 to 0.8 millimeters. Nits are firmly attached to individual hair shafts close to the scalp using a glue-like substance secreted by the female louse, which makes them difficult to remove by brushing or shaking off. Fresh lice eggs tend to be lighter in color, while eggs closer to hatching may appear darker, ranging from beige to brown. Dead lice eggs are often brown or black and remain glued to the hair until physically removed or the hair grows out. After hatching, empty egg casings are left behind, which are usually white, gray, or translucent and can be easier to spot as they move farther from the scalp over time