Wondering if you have lice can be almost as bad as knowing you have lice. It could be that there are kids in your child’s class with lice. Maybe your child came home complaining of an itchy head. Or, maybe you felt something crawling around on your own scalp. Whatever your situation, follow these steps for a thorough at-home lice check.  What You’ll Need For An At Home Lice Check If you want to get really thorough, arm yourself properly with the following: A bright light Lice Knowing You® Lice comb or a fine tooth comb Lice Knowing You® Detangler or conditioner A magnifying glass Ponytai ..read more

Some Lice Treatments May Not Work Why They May Be Ineffective and/or Possibly Dangerous Over the Counter Treatments:Over the counter treatments contain permethrin/pyrethin, which is derived from chrysanthemums. Children and adults exposed to these products can have symptoms of redness, swelling, excessive itching and respiratory distress. In addition, published research indicates that 80% of adult lice are resistant to these over the counter treatments. Some studies have drawn connections between overuse of these products with leukemia and autism. Regardless, after the treatment is administere ..read more

Lice Treatment: Salon vs. Mobile Unit Your family has lice. You’ve made up your mind to seek professional help (a great decision!). Now, you have to decide: head to the salon, or request a mobile unit to come out to your home? To Go To a Salon, Or Use a Mobile Service Our answer, nine times out of ten, is that you should go to a clinic. While we are happy to provide mobile services to our clients – you will have a better lice removal experience in a salon setting. Reasons why lice removal in our clinic is better than a mobile unit:   1.  Speed & Efficiency. At L ..read more

The Truth About Home Remedies for Lice Removal Your family has lice. Your first instinct is probably, “how can I get rid of this – right now?”  That instinct is common, and leads many people to try a DIY, at-home method. But let us be the first to tell you the truth about home remedies. Many panicked parents are looking for home remedies for lice removal and there are many so-called treatments out there. Unfortunately, we have built a business on failed lice treatments, which not only do not work, but are highly toxic and can be dangerous to you and your children. Parabens in Faci ..read more

Salon Lice Treatments Are More Cost Effective Your kid has lice. Now you have to decide, do I handle this myself, or do I seek professional help? Below we explain why professional lice treatment is actually easiest on your wallet. Lice can bring even the strongest person to their knees because it can be seemingly impossible to get rid of.  The average person suffers from head lice for 3-6 months. During that time they will try an average of 5-7 treatments and spend countless dollars and hours trying to get rid of their infestation. These hours include doctor’s visits, toxic pesti ..read more

Signs & Symptoms of Lice Symptoms help to identify lice cases when the bugs are too hard to spot. Learn which symptoms are a sign of lice – and which are not.  What many people don’t realize is that only 60% of people with head lice actually itch. The itching comes from an allergy to the saliva in the lice bites, so people that aren’t allergic won’t experience the same itchy symptoms as those that are. Read on to learn about other things to watch out for if you are on the lookout for head lice. 1) Itchy Scalp This is perhaps the most obvious symptom. If you or your child is exper ..read more

Can You Get Head Lice From Pets? It’s a common question, with a simple answer. Read on and rest assured that you cannot get lice from your pets! Cats and dogs can get lice – does this situation mean that your pet can infect your child? Well, you need not fret as while can occasionally get lice; your child will not be able to catch lice from your pet. Why? Simply put, dog lice require dog blood to survive, and cat lice require only cat blood to survive. In other words then, pet lice cannot survive on human blood. Along similar lines, your cat or dog cannot catch lice from an infecte ..read more

Lice Cost Analysis Lice can be a parent’s worst nightmare, especially during the school year. Lice can be itchy and annoying and spread so quickly. But what you might not expect is this: lice is expensive. Getting treated properly requires some investment. Factor in the added cost of a second child with lice, or trying unsuccessful treatments, and it starts to add up real quick. The Real Cost of Having Lice Doctor’s visits, multiple toxic, pesticide treatments, gadgets, combs, beauty salon lice products, internet lice products, homemade remedies, items tossed unnecessarily, more docto ..read more

As lice professionals, we are often amazed by the  sheer amount of misinformation out there about lice. In another post, we go into great detail about the truth about lice, specifically the lice removal industry. But not every bit of misleading advice is spread by a manufacturer who wants you to buy their product. Indeed, often the information that gets spread throughout communities with every wave of lice is simply the remnant of some old wives’ tale. That’s why we wanted to dedicate a post to dispelling the myths about lice, and to helping you discern fact from fiction.   1. Hair d ..read more

— And Why There’s Only One You Should Trust. You wouldn’t rush into a medical treatment without evaluating your choices. Why should treating lice be any different? Below, we explain the available lice treatment options – and why there’s only one worth pursuing. Head lice. You may want to scratch your head at the mere mention. While lice are harmless, the fact that these bugs live in our hair  – laying eggs, sucking blood from the scalp – makes them a topic that most people prefer to avoid. Like lice, our tendency to avoid them is harmless – that is, until we’re dealing with an infestatio ..read more