Head Lice
Why is head lice bad?
The truth is that head lice aren’t “bad”.They’re the cause of stress and anxiety for many parents, caregivers, and even teachers, but they don’t cause any harm or illness. The mental strain caused by head lice is far more damaging than the little parasite itself, I PROMISE. What I’ve found in a decade of being…
Read MoreWhy is head lice a thing?
A customer fave! Head lice is truly just a nuisance as it doesn’t make you sick- aside from mentally ill with stress! Parents and caregivers are always asking WHY lice exists. I get it- it really seems to serve no purpose whatsoever. In regard to their place on our planet, they truly don’t contribute in…
Read MoreWhy is head lice treatment not working?
As a lice professional since 2015, My team and I have helped thousands of local families. Many times, its the same story- our client calls and proceeds to explain how they’ve home treated several times (usually 2-3 before they throw in the towel and call us), and by that point they’re so frustrated and have…
Read MoreWhy is head lice more common in the winter?
As a veteran clinic owner, this is one of the most commonly asked questions. The easy answer is that head lice “awareness” is actually what ebbs and flows more than prevalence. Head lice is not seasonal, but we see a big surge in appointments from August to November. The end of the summer marks many…
Read MoreCan you catch lice from rugs and furniture?
This is always a huge topic of conversation and concern for clients! The GREAT news is that it’s extremely unlikely for you to catch lice aside from direct hair to hair contact. Lice are not passed from children sharing cubbies, the rugs at school, couches, the seats on the bus.. you get the idea! This…
Read MoreWhy does the head lice keep coming back?
There are two reasons for a recurrent lice infestation: The lice treatment you used didn’t work, or someone in your family came in contact with lice again. Most clients that come to see us have home treated their child(ren) 2-3 times without success before seeking out professional lice services. OTC pesticide based treatments have been proven…
Read MoreWhat does lice look like?
Clients frequently have the complete incorrect picture of what lice looks like in their heads (literally and figuratively)! I get so many calls from parents saying they “see white stuff” in their children’s hair.Surprise, Lice isn’t white! Lice eggs, or nits, are teeny, brown, tear drop shaped, and extremely hard to see in the hair…
Read MoreWhat is Super Lice?!
Superlice is a term that describes lice that are resistant to pesticide based treatments. It sounds a lot scarier than it is- after all, isn’t it just as yucky to douse your family’s head in permethrin or Malathion? Head lice are a hardy species- not much can kill them (hair dye, Cetaphil, + olive oil…
Read MoreHow do you get head lice?
Head lice, although panic inducing are extremely common. They are primarily passed through direct hair to hair contact- contrary to popular belief they are NOT an environmental concern. Lice rarely pass environmentally which means you don’t have to tear your home apart or spend hours doing laundry. We recommend washing and drying linens on hot,…
Read MoreWhy is lice so common right now?!
Head lice are the nuisance that no parent ever wants to deal with, but they are so common! Lice infestations are at an all time high recently for a couple of reasons. First, the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) changed national protocol stating that children are not to be sent home for active Lice any…
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