Professional Lice Removal and Lice Treatment

Lice Removal Treatment Center near Fort Morgan, CO 80701

Lice Cleanse near Fort Morgan, Colorado. Lice Cleanse has a lice treatment center 90 minutes away from Fort Morgan. We offer lice treatment services to the Fort Morgan Schools and to the Fort Morgan community. Metro Denver’s #1 recommended lice treatment clinic! You will be amazed at our loving care of your hair! SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY! Call for In Salon Head Lice Check Appointment!
We are off of Hampden Ave & Wadsworth Blvd (northwest corner). 
(303) 261-6550.
Guaranteed Lice Removal Treatment by Highly Trained Professionals
Hot air devices can burn you and leave you with dead lice and live nits (eggs) in your hair. Lice Cleanse leaves you with NO lice and NO eggs.
Back To School Immediately After Treatment!

What is the Shepherd Method?

The Shepherd Method strand-by-strand technique that manually removes the nits. It’s an extremely thorough process, which requires many steps. We use a safe non-toxic product to help loosen the eggs. Next, we do a thorough comb-out with our lice and nit removing comb. This step removes most of the bugs and eggs. Finally we examine each strand of hair for any missed nits, and then do another final round of combing using oil.

Strand-by-Strand Approach Removes Lice and Nits

Our certified lice removal treatment specialists use the proven Shepherd Method to remove all the lice and nits no one wants left behind. This process is more effective than any other treatment. Although there are some products and hot air services who claim they kill all nits, nothing takes them off the hair strand without manual removal. Not doing so leads to re-infestation, but even so, do you want hair with dead lice and live nits or hair with NO lice and NO nits?
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Professional Products for Lice Removal and Lice Treatment

Above all, our goal is to help families with lice. We also sell head lice removal products and kits for do-it-yourself-ers who want to practice head lice prevention. Dedicated to eliminate the persistent head lice problem, we train and educate families. Additionally we will show you the removal procedure to eliminate lice step-by-step. If you have any questions, please call us any time.

Follow Up

Although we remove all lice during the treatment, going back to the same environment puts you at risk to get lice again. For this reason we provide one FREE follow up visit to detect any reinfestation. We are so confident in this process that our treatment is 100% Guaranteed.

Visit Our Salon

Our beautiful salon is perfectly equipped with the proper lighting to effectively remove head lice. Our services are very competitively priced. You will receive the best possible service using our proprietary safe, effective, non-toxic products.

Denver Head Lice Removal and Treatment

We offer safe, reliable, and convenient head lice treatment options. Our top techniques are approved for both children and adults. You don’t have to spend more money on hazardous products and treatments that don’t work. With years of experience, we help families win their battle against lice!Our lice advice is always free. 303-261-6550

THE LICE CLEANSE DIFFERENCE

Lice Cleanse is your one-stop solution for EVALUATION, TREATMENT, and PREVENTION of head lice. We offer treatment in a family-friendly, clean-salon environment.If you believe you or a member of your family has been in contact with head lice, Lice Cleanse can provide immediate peace of mind with a screening evaluation. During a lice screening, specially trained Lice Cleanse technicians manually comb out the hair to check for nits and lice.

Head Lice Inspection

 $ 20 / Head Lice Checks
  • Our technicians will carefully inspect the hair and scalp for lice using the most effective methods.
  • If lice or nits are found we recommend treatment.
  • The Head Check is FREE if a lice treatment is provided.

We will show you the evidence of infestation.

We Accept The Following Credit Cards

Lice Treatment

160 Standard 2 hour Treatment
  • We are Shepherd Method Certified and guarantee removal of all lice and nits.
  • Immediate Family receives a free Head Lice Inspection.
  • We remove each nit and louse by hand, one strand of hair at a time.
  • Includes 1 FREE Follow Up Visit

Services are covered under Flex Spending.

May be covered under Medical Insurance.

Denver Lice Cleanse Location

7625 W Hampden Ave Unit 5 

Lakewood CO 80227

Telephone:

303-261-6550

Happy Customers

Jami Arenz

Rose was awesome! I had been fighting the battle with head lice for so long and nothing got rid of the pesky nits! Rose got the job done and she gave me so much new and useful information. I would recommend her to anyone and get to her as soon as you see the first evidence. Don’t waste your time and money on any other treatments.

Ethan Montano

Rose was absolutely amazing! My girlfriend found out she had lice while we were on vacation and we were freaking out. We called lice cleanse and rose was very educational and was able to give us peace of mind. The treatment was great and did not use harsh chemicals in our hair. Would highly recommend this business if you get lice! You will learn a lot and feel so clean afterwards! Rose is the best!

Marlena Romero

No parent dreams of being in this situation, and yet it happens very frequently. From the moment I spoke with Rose, my anxiety decreased significantly and she guided and helped my family throughout the process. She was very knowledgeable and communicated in such a kind and compassionate way. She showed such diligence and patience in working with my family. I am so thankful she did her magic and helped me with my two youngest kids. Thank you Rose!

Bobby Shomrony

We highly recommend Rose and the Lice Cleanse clinic. They provide an exceptional service and educated us on all the details associated with lice. We truly appreciated the thoroughness of the treatment. If you’re looking for true peace of mind, go to Lice Cleanse. You won’t regret it!

Brandon Kirk

Cannot say enough about Rose at Lice Cleanse. It’s an awful situation to be in as a parent and her approach to education and removal was incredibly helpful! She is definitely someone you want in your corner if you ever find head lice!

Karissa Gramly

I can not thank Lice Cleanse enough for what they have done for my family. I don’t know how but Rose and her daughter managed to be both professional and full of information but at the same time chatting with me like an old friend and never making me feel stupid or embarrassed. Even my kids said “I don’t want to go back there but I would love to see her again because she is nice and fun”. You are a wonder woman to treat my family of six (three of us girls) of all ages who all have thick dark hair patiently and thoroughly. It was more than some might want to think about paying for lice removal but I feel was more than worth it for both the care and love my whole family got. Thank you thank you thank you.

britany Roza

I have always been afraid of lice, so when I spotted some nits in my daughter’s hair this past weekend, I was shook. However, Rose calmed my fears 100%. She was albe to give us tons of helpful information and rid us of nits and lice in a few hours. She is amazing at what she does. I HIGHLY suggest Lice Cleanse if you are having any issues with lice.

eliciana sanchez

Rose is amazing. She’s so knowledgeable and sweet. I went today for a lice check and she is amazing, so genuine and thorough! I wish I would have found her before going to LCA.

David Homan

Rose was awesome. She was extremely meticulous checking for and removing any eggs left over on my daughter’s head. Rose was so kind to my daughter and very engaging and informative to both of us. Her salon was super clean and Disney+ on the big screen was a nice touch. I definitely recommend Lice Cleanse!!! Thanks Rose!!! 🌹

Cody Loe

Rose did an amazing job, and is extremely knowledgeable and teaches you everything you need to know about lice. Affordable and I’d highly recommend her services!

Jen McNurlen

Do not go anywhere else…Rose is amazing! Her method is so extremely thorough, I left feeling very confident that she got every last nit from my child’s long, thick hair! She takes the time to go through the hair strand by strand and she does all the work for you – you don’t have to continue doing oil and comb treatments yourself at home after paying for a pricey treatment. Furthermore, she educates you about lice while you are there. Lice removal is not a cheap service, and you may spend a few hours there, but for the amazing service she offers the price is WELL worth it!

Landry Raymond

Rose was incredibly helpful in handling our situation. She made sure we felt comfortable inside and calmed all of worries and answered all of our questions. I absolutely recommend coming to this place if you are dealing with a lice outbreak yourself!

Michelle Aragon

Rose was amazing! She greeted us with a smile and gave us tons of information. She was very detail oriented and spent almost 4 hours on me and my daughters hair. I would recommend this place to anyone dealing with this lice issue.

Rachel Lee

While in town to finalize things on my house, I stayed with a friend whose child brought home head lice from school. This immediately sent me into a panic and I frantically headed to the nearest hotel and searched for anyone who could do a thorough check on me. To my amazement, and thank God!!, I quickly found Lice Cleanse. I did not know that such services existed! Rose was quick to schedule an almost immediate appointment and was reassuring the entire time. Not only did Rose do a thorough lice check; she educated me on the life cycle of lice, how they replicate and spread, and what one should do in the event of finding lice. I am pleased to report I was lice free, but having the information helped calm me and alleviate my psychosomatic reaction to the event. If you ever think your family has been in contact with lice, I cannot recommend Rose enough!! She is a certified and trained professional. Do not think you can find it and treat it yourself. It is easy to miss and definitely worth a $20 head check; whether you walk out with peace of mind or your loved ones need proper treatment. There is no judgment only support, education, and kindness with Rose. Lice Cleanse is hands down the place to go!!

RB Polk

I cannot speak highly enough of the services provided by Lice Cleanse. Like I imagine is the case for many who find themselves in the unwanted position of needing lice removal services, I was panicking about what to do until I thankfully found Rose’s website. All of the information she readily shared on her website made it clear that she knew what she was doing and that her goal was to help in any way possible. I placed a call to her at 10:30pm on a Sunday night, hoping to get a call back first thing Monday morning. Lo and behold, she answered my call instead of letting it go to voicemail. I was so relieved to speak with her and set an appointment for the next morning for my entire family to get checked. Thankfully, only 2 of my children needed to be treated. Rose treated us all with kindness and concern and made sure we left her salon lice and nit free. What many people don’t understand is that over the counter products just don’t work anymore. The only process for completely getting rid of both live lice and nits (eggs) is the process that Rose is certified to perform. I hope you do not need her services, but, if you do, she is THE ONE to hire to help you with this problem. Many thanks!!

LJ Carey

What an absolute godsend! We discovered our daughter had lice while driving home from vacation with family. Rose answered the phone and got us in right away. She checked my daughter, husband, brother in law, sister in law, and niece (thankfully it was just my daughter and me). She and her daughter treated and picked us clean, then saw us next day to make sure nothing was missed. Additionally, she gave us so much good information and was so incredibly kind and compassionate. My kiddo is tenderheaded, so she was especially gentle and sweet.

The service was a bit expensive, but it is well worth the money. We did it on our own when our kids got lice in daycare at three, and it took so much longer and was so much harder. Lice Cleanse is thorough and make lice removal seem easy. Highly, highly recommend!

Diana ward

Having your kiddo get Lice is not fun! Tried myself to get rid of them with 3 treatments of Fairytale brand natural product. Unsuccessful. Really need a professional that has a NON TOXIC, methodical process to remove and eliminate them, and Rose proved to be just that person! She understands the urgency you feel, and took care of us in the evening. She sections off the child’s hair and then in paper thin “slices” using her special tool removes all bugs and nits. Took about 2 hours, but was well worth it for the peace of mind that no hair on her head went unturned! Gave us a certificate to give to the school that she was lice free and then does 1-2 rechecks to make sure she remains that way. Kids watch movies during the process. She is kind and gentle, and very very knowledgeable about these icky critters… I came away well educated on them myself! Highly recommend Lice Cleanse and Rose! ☺️

Mr. Lawdon

We struggled getting the critters out of my daughter’s long, curly hair. The service that Rose provides at Lice Cleanse is WORTH IT. Her advice and re-education on lice, nits, treatment, prevention and everything was so very helpful. The salon is clean and she has wi-fi and Netflix for the kids to watch while she nit picks (literally). Don’t use pharmacy at-home kits that are full of toxins and don’t work well. Don’t bother looking elsewhere – just give Rose a call.

Claire D

Rose was wonderful! She’s the owner of Lice Cleanse. It’s beautiful, clean, kid friendly, and they do a great job. I particularly enjoyed doing the treatments outside of the home, versus an in home service. Couldn’t recommend it more highly!

Susan Destefano

I am so grateful we found Rose and her ladies. WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! Not only did they successfully rid me and my children of lice on the first attempt, but they taught us so much, both how wrong and overblown my assumptions were and how best to prevent or deal with any future recurrence. The over-the-counter box treatment, aside from being many times more dangerous for your children than lice, cannot be close to as effective (Rose looks literally at every hair), and cannot provide the same peace of mind. Thanks, Rose. I will recommend you every time.

Kerry Strong

I went there in somewhat of a panic, my daughter had lice 3 times and I was at my wits end. Rose calmed me down and explained everything in great detail! She was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot while I was there! The way she was with my daughter was even better. She calmed my daughter down and explained everything she was going to do before she did it!! Lice Cleanse was a god send for me! fingers crossed we don’t need to go back but if my daughter ever gets lice again I am for sure going back there and will also send everyone I know there!! they are wonderful!! Thank you so very much Rose!!

Bridget Beckett

My family and I are so grateful to have found Lice Cleanse. Rose really took the time to educate us, converting something that seemed scary into something completely manageable. The staff is attentive and thorough – not to mention stayed until midnight to be sure we could rest our heads in peace. Well worth the price.

Dara Grady

This winter, what I assumed to be extreme winter dryness in my families scalps turned out to be lice, much to my horror. However as soon as I realized what was going on, I made an appointment at lice cleanse for that evening and Rosa, the owner, worked well into the night clearing our hair of our infestation. I learned a lot about lice and treatment from Rosa. Though I hope to never get lice again, it’s comforting to know there is such a convenient, thorough and flexible option for treatment available.

Staci Yarrish

Rose was amazing with my kids and I. I walked in there feeling itchy and gross and stressed out she educated us very well on lice. I would recommend her to anyone very pleased worth every penny I spent more on shampoos at home then I did her service I never new about this business before the word needs out people are very uneducated about lice like my self until I meet rose . Thank you so much

Jennifer Gowins

I am so pleased with the services provided. The facility was very clean and child friendly. The owner is kind and gentle. She shared a ton of information with us and I left feeling very confident that our problem was resolved. So very happy with this service and the natural products used.

Jayla gonzales

Rose was awesome! One treatment and it was completely done . I would recommend going here before doing over the counter treatments!

Mekala Chacon

I had amazing comfortable experience. Very well Educated and I happened to take several cards and going to spread the word out to all the parents that Lice Cleanse is the way to go. Thank you ladies Rose and Marilyn you are Amazing!

Jenny Edwards

Thanks to Rose, we can rest easily tonight knowing that the lice is gone! I called the second I found a bug in my 3 year old’s hair. She got us in immediately. I was a nervous wreck, but Rose quickly answered every question I had and calmed my fears. Rose is an angel sent from heaven! I am so thankful.

Kayla Opperman

I am SO grateful for Rose!!! This could have been much more of a nightmare than it already was. She not only got rid of the lice in both mine and my baby daughter’s hair, but she also informed us of everything we needed to know about the critters. I left feeling very confident and comfortable on how to prevent another infestation. We went back this morning for our follow-up to see that that didn’t happen, and we’re totally clear and good to go! I’m so happy I was able to do it without pouring toxic chemicals on us or using a home remedy that would mean dealing with it for weeks. It was only a half-day ordeal for us. She even knew when we each got it, so I was able to track down where we got it and who else needed to be checked. Thank you, Rose!

Stess Alvarado

Extremely knowledgeable. I work with kids and I would recommend Lice Cleanse to all the parents. A little pricey but they take HSA accounts. A pleasant experience, except for the having lice part, but I didn’t have to cut off my very long hair thanks to them.

Sheri Johnson

ROSE was amazing. She shared so much of her knowledge with us. She truly cares and is so gentle. My grandbabies live out of state and she got us in right away and then did a follow up check before they went back home. It is worth every penny !!!

Kaitlynn Shiflett

I am so pleased with the services provided. The facility was very clean and child friendly. The owner is kind and gentle. She shared a ton of information with us and I left feeling very confident that our problem was resolved. She is one of two licensed people in the state to perform certain techniques. I called at 10 PM the night before and she saw my daughter early the next morning. So very happy with this service and the natural products used.

Sarah Garratt

If you have kiddos, this will come up eventually. Their services were not cheap, but they were incredibly thorough, diligent and patient. They have a TV and Netflix to keep the kids occupied. The space was so clean. Hopefully I won’t need to use their services again, but if it comes up, I will definitely call them. Highly recommend.

Kathy Kaufman

Lice Cleanse is a very well run business and offers outstanding customer service. Their staff was so attentive and answered all our questions. The service they offered me and my kids was reliable and very thorough.

Julie B. Geller

Rose and her team are fantastic. Rose takes good care of her clients with an emphasis on educating them. She is reachable, helpful, and knowledgeable.

Melis Miller

Rose was so kind and amazing with our family. She went out of her way to make it a good experience for my kids and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you!

Lisa Schatz

Rose is outstanding at her job. She is caring and professional.

Shannon Hartnett

This place is amazing! Highly recommend to anyone!! Rose is highly educated and very methodical with the treatment.

Jamisen Lucero

Rose is amazing and was so kind to my sweet girl! Thank you Rose!

Laurie Lyons

Really nice with kids ans knowledgeable. This is the place to go

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General Questions

How do I prepare for my visit?

Wash hair the night before. Do not come in with wet hair or hair products such as gel or hairspray.

Brush or comb hair free of tangles, if possible.

Wear a button-up shirt for easy removal.

Bring to your appointment:

  • A new or cleaned hair tie or scrunchy.
  • A favorite book, or toy.
  • A snack.
  • All family members so everyone can be checked. This helps minimize the odds of re-infestation.
  • A clean shirt to be worn upon leaving.

DON’T STRESS over the cleaning. We will guide you through some safe and effective means of cleaning necessary items after your appointment.

What should I expect at my visit?

One of our friendly, compassionate and knowledgeable technicians or staff members will greet you.

If you haven’t previously visited us, you will be asked to fill out our confidential client information form.

Once the forms are completed, a technician will bring you and your family to our treatment room. Children can watch TV.

If there is a lice outbreak at your school, expect to wait if you haven’t made an appointment.

Technicians will apply safe products and thoroughly comb the hair to remove all lice and nits.

The process for each person being treated should take about two hours, although for boys it could take less time. The process could be longer than two hours depending on the cooperation, length and thickness of hair, how tangled the hair is, and amount of infestation.

A technician will check to see if any other family member has lice. Only if lice or nits are found is treatment recommended. You do not have to pay extra to have all members of the same household checked. Even a person with very short hair should be checked. Time permitting, if lice or nits are found on other family members, we will treat immediately.

You will need to make appointments for two 15 minute follow-up visits within a two week period. Only by keeping these appointments can we ensure that no further contact with lice exists.

You may want to educate yourself while in our facility. Take advantage of this time to learn more about Head lice. We have plenty of reading material, including a sample copy of LICE ADVICE and we are always willing to answer questions you may have. Education is the best way to help prevent future reoccurrences!

What do I do after my appointment?

Leave product on for at least two hours before washing out with a mint based shampoo and conditioner.

Be a friend and tell a friend. Notify your child’s school and any close friends who may have been in contact with your child. Remember, it is not just where the child got lice but who the child gave it to as well. Failing to notify contacts could put your child at risk for re-infestation.

Make head checks a part of your weekly routine. Early detection is the only way to stop Head lice from escalating or spreading!

Reduce your child’s chances for re-infestation. Keep girls’ hair pulled back, any time they are around others. Shampoo regularly using a mint-based shampoo or lice prevention shampoo to minimize the risks.

Use a mint-based leave-in spritz on the hair before leaving home. Comb with lice comb once or twice a week for 2-5 minutes each time and watch for signs of Head lice.

Use a mint-based shampoo and conditioner twice a week.

Play It Safe! Know who you are coming in contact with and NEVER knowingly expose yourself to Head lice.

Remember to come for your two follow-up visits.

What are the signs of lice?

Although the feeding bite of the louse is painless, its saliva can cause an allergic reaction in many people. There can be red marks and itching at the site of the bite. Reaction severity depends on host sensitivity and number of prior exposures. Initial infestation may produce no signs or symptoms for 4 to 6 weeks. Subsequent infestations may cause itching within 24 to 48 hours. Thus, first-time infestations are often asymptomatic, and severe itching usually indicates an infestation that has been present for several weeks. 50 % of the population are asymptomatic and never itch. This may account for the high rate of re-infestation among individuals who appear to be lice-free.

Intense itching at the site of the bite compels a person to scratch, often breaking the skin. The open scratches, in turn, create an entryway for germs and lice feces and may lead to secondary infections and swollen glands in the neck.

Secondary infections are far worse than the lice themselves and often lead to far more serious problems. One of our male clients went to a pediatrician with what was assumed to be mumps. Upon examination, the pediatrician discovered that the child had head lice and a reaction to the lice saliva caused his enlarged glands. Likewise, the child’s mother had been feeling lethargic. She had complained to her doctor that she was feeling “lousy” for no apparent reason, and he treated her for depression. When she found out that her child had lice, we checked her and discovered that she also had lice. Upon the elimination of their lice problem, both returned to being physically normal.

Other lice symptoms are:

  • Rash at the nape of the neck
  • Swollen glands
  • Low-grade fever
  • Bags under the eyes
  • Inability to sleep because of the nocturnal characteristic of lice
  • Anemia in severe cases

With a large number of lice bites, the infested individual may be feverish and feel tired and irritable due to lack of sleep, hence the term “feeling lousy.” Chronic scalp infections are not uncommon in individuals with active head lice infestations, especially in tropical climates or when daily hygiene is difficult to maintain.

What products should I have at home?

At a minimum you should have a:

  • Terminator comb
  • Mint shampoo
  • Mint conditioner
  • Mint spritz
I’ve heard that you can use a blow dryer to kill lice is this true?

The intense heat of a blow dryer can kill lice and possibly damage some of the nits in the process. It doesn’t, however, kill all of them. Furthermore, because most bugs are found closest to the scalp, and a blow dryer cannot have direct contact with the scalp, far more lice and nits remain unaffected by this process.

What is the AirAlle machine?

The AirAlle is a fancy blow dryer device that kills lice and nits through dehydration. However, you still need to comb to eliminate all evidence. It is widely popular and claims to kill 92% of lice and nits. While we applaud this means of bringing safer alternatives to the market, we believe that our methodical approach, when used beginning to end, is the most efficient means of ensuring a successful outcome.

How do I clean my home or classroom?

Despite what you may have heard or done in the past, cleaning your home or classroom need not be very difficult. Studies have shown that there is less than 2% chance of anyone getting lice from items such as stuffed animals, bedding, carpet, linens, helmets, hats, coats, dress-up clothes, and draperies. This is because lice cannot live more than approximately 24 hours off the head.

We recommend you do ONLY 5 things:

  1. Remove bed linens, towels and pajamas used by the infested person and replace with clean bedding and pajamas. Put used bedding and pajamas in the hamper for 24 hours or wash and dry them on hot temperatures.
  2. Lightly vacuum couches, carpets, and car seats or throw a blanket/sheet over them for 24 hours.
  3. Remove comforters or bedspreads from beds the infested person came in contact with for 24 hours or throw into the dryer for 30 to 45 minutes on high heat.
  4. If your child sleeps with a stuffed animal or blanket, place it in a hot dryer for 30 minutes.
  5. Clean combs, brushes, and hair ties used in the last 24 hours in any of the following ways (or do not use them for 24 hours):
    • Place in alcohol, ammonia or dish detergent and allow them to soak for a minimum of two hours.
    • Put into boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes.
    • Put in a Ziploc bag and place in freezer for two hours.
    • Wash in dishwasher on a hot cycle.
What do I do if my child is itching terribly and I can’t come in right away?

Make an appointment for as soon as you can. As a quick fix, get a good lice comb (we recommend the TerminatorTM) and thoroughly comb your child’s hair while wet to remove as many lice as you can. You can also wash your child’s hair with a mint-based shampoo and conditioner. Use the shampoo and conditioner only a couple of times a week, as they can cause dry scalp and increased itching.

What are head lice?

Head lice are tiny six-legged blood-sucking parasites. Each leg is equipped with a claw, enabling the lice to grasp onto the shaft of the child’s hair. They can vary in color from grayish white to reddish brown. Head lice, like chameleons, have the ability to adapt to their environment.

The female louse lays her eggs by gluing them to your hair shafts. She will produce approximately 200 eggs in her lifetime. Eggs, or nits as they’re commonly called, generally hatch in 7 to 10 days. Once hatched, they have a life expectancy of approximately 30 days.

Lice are wingless and cannot jump or fly. They can, however, move with amazing speeds.

They depend on human blood for survival. A louse separated from its human host will rarely survive more than 24 hours.

Where do head lice come from?

No one knows for sure. The first mention of lice existence is in the Bible.

How do we get head lice?

In almost all cases, lice are transmitted from one human host to another, brought about mainly as a result of head-to-head contact.

Why me?

Certain people just seem to attract lice. Head lice are always on the lookout for a favorable environment.

There are many factors that draw head lice to one individual over another. Blood type and Rh factor are among them.

Are children the only ones who get head lice?

While it’s more commonly spread among children, parents and other adults are not immune. When hair has contact with another’s hair (and it will), if that person has lice and you are a favorable environment, you take the risk of exposing yourself to an uninvited houseguest.

Isn’t head lice a sign of being dirty?

Head lice actually prefer a clean head of hair. Lice, however, are not prejudicial. A louse’s only concern is for its own survival. To accomplish this, the louse needs to feed and is always looking for the most convenient means of doing so.

Will it help if I wash my child’s hair daily?

While we hear this question a lot, we strongly discourage it. It is nice in theory but wrong in actuality. Shampooing daily does nothing to prevent head lice.

Since nits are glued to the hair, all the brushing and washing on earth won’t change that fact. The eggs are coated with a fixative substance, which literally cements them to the hair shaft. They are blood-sucking parasites with crab-like claws. They can attach themselves to your hair and will hang on for dear life.

How do I know for sure that my child has head lice?

The most obvious way is the usual itchy scalp so commonly, but not always, found in head lice cases. The only way to confirm your suspicions, however, is by a thorough examination of your child’s hair. Making head lice exams a part of your regular routine will allow you to identify the problem at its onset and thus prevent head lice from taking over your family, your home and your life. To be on the safe side, let us check your child. Once your child is in our system, you only pay $20 for each head check.

What do I do if I find head lice?

If you find head lice on your child’s head, take care of the problem right away. Each day wasted is an increased opportunity for reproduction, not to mention the additional chances of spreading to others. There are many options for lice removal. Of course, in our opinion, professional lice removal by Lice Cleanse is the best. However, how you treat the problem is entirely up to you.

Do you accept insurance?

No. We do not accept insurance. However, we do provide you with the necessary code so you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

What should I ask a lice removal service or ask you before I use your service?
  • How long have you been providing this service?
  • Where did you receive your training?
  • What method of nit removal do you use?
  • Is your treatment process safe?
  • What is your success rate?
  • Do you provide follow-up?
  • What guarantees, if any, do you offer?
  • What about other family members? Do you check them as well, and if so, is there a charge?

Be wary of any service that claims to have a 100% success rate.

How bad is the head lice problem?

Head lice are one of the number one reasons for absenteeism in schools across the country.

It’s impossible to know exactly how many cases of head lice there are each year. Statistics derived from product sales, however, suggest that the U.S. alone sees over 12 million cases of head lice each year. It is estimated that parents spend 150 million dollars annually trying to be rid of this problem. The cost is far greater when you factor in the missed wages that often occur as a result of parents being forced to miss work while tending to their child’s head lice problem.

Is there any danger from head lice?

For the most part, head lice themselves are just an irritating problem. While in some cases their saliva can produce an allergic reaction among certain individuals, these reactions are usually mild compared to the risk involved with many shampoo products.

Products containing Lindane have caused the greatest concerns. Exposure to the neurotoxic product has been linked to seizures, developmental disabilities, hormone disruption and worse yet, cancer. Thanks to the EPA, Lindane can no longer be used on animals or the environment; as it is considered too dangerous an option, BUT IT IS STILL ALLOWED AS A HEAD LICE SHAMPOO. Thankfully, many states, including California, New York, and Michigan have taken this decision out of the FDA’s hands and banned the pharmaceutical use within their states.

Adding to the dangers is the fact that many parents fail to follow proper directions, leaving the shampoo on longer than recommended or re-treating too quickly. Improper treatment is one of the biggest causes of re-infestation and among the greatest dangers to your child. Another such danger, and one clearly marked on the shampoo packaging, is the danger in treating a child under the age of 2 or the use of such products by pregnant individuals.

What is being done about the dangers associated with head lice products?

The National Pediculosis Association was formed in 1982. Since then the Association has made great strides in increasing awareness through research and education. The group fought to limit the use of potentially harmful products containing dangerous chemicals such as Lindane and was also instrumental in establishing the current “No Nit” policy still utilized in many schools today. The NPA was also instrumental in recognizing the importance of combing and through their research they helped to revolutionize the way we treat head lice, with the use of better and more effective combs.

What is a louse’s life cycle?
  • It takes 7-10 days for a nit to hatch. Some experts believe this can take as long as 14 days.
  • It takes 7-10 days for a baby louse to become an adult.
  • A head louse lives approximately 20 days after mating.
  • A head louse lives approximately 30 days from hatching to dying.
How long can a louse live off the head?

Lice cannot live off the head for more than 24 hours and begin to die after approximately 12 hours.

How fast are head lice?

Lice can travel 9 inches per minute! They have 6 legs, which helps them move forward, backward and even sideways!

What is a nymph?

A nymph is a baby louse. Another word for nymph is “instar”.

A nymph goes through 3 molts before it becomes an adult.

Mating can occur as soon as 10 hours after third molt, although 24 hours is more common.

A nymph becomes an adult approximately 9-12 days after hatching.

What do lice look like?

Lice are grayish white or tan.

Adult lice are approximately the size of a sesame seed.

Nymphs are extremely small and difficult to see – they could look like dirt or sand, or like a freckle.

What do head lice eat?

Lice need blood to survive & must feed every 3-4 hours. A nymph must feed within 1-2 hours after birth.

How can I get rid of head lice?

COMB, COMB, COMB to remove Head lice from their food source – the blood from your head! They will usually die within 6-24 hours.

Use a good lice comb – we recommend the TerminatorTM.

It’s difficult to suffocate head lice as they can hold their breath and shut down their system for approximately 2 hours, even under water!

Intense heat can kill them – put clothes, stuffed animals, linens and pillows in the dryer for 30 minutes! You can also vacuum all areas that came into direct contact with the infested person’s head.
Most products don’t kill the nits!

I’ve heard that Cetaphil works to get rid of lice. Is this true?

Cetaphil may kill some lice, but it doesn’t kill the nits. It requires multiple treatments and is no more effective than other available OTC products.

What’s the difference between male and female head lice?
  • A female louse becomes pregnant immediately upon mating and then remains pregnant the rest of her life, laying 8-10 eggs each day.
  • Females are bigger than males.
Can African-Americans get head lice?

African-Americans can get head lice although this isn’t as prevalent as other populations. This is because of the shape of their hair.

In Africa, head lice have claws that have adapted to tightly curled, oval-shaped hair.

More African-Americans get head lice now than in the past, partially due to increased interracial relationships, although infestation is still less severe than among other ethnic groups.

I’ve heard that using hairspray prevents head lice; is that true?

Although hairspray is often thought to be a preventative, it is not. Many people believe that a dirty head of hair can’t get head lice, therefore, they tend to over-apply hairspray, gels and similar products. While hairspray does keep hair closer to the scalp, making it less likely to have contact with another person’s head, this is not a strong guarantee that lice will be prevented.

Are head lice more prevalent in warmer climates?

The only difference a warmer climate makes is that the bugs have the ability to move more freely about the hair and therefore, will lay eggs throughout the hair; while in colder climates they generally stay closer to the scalp. Head lice exist virtually everywhere!

Why is it that some people get head lice over and over again while others never seem to?

There are many reasons why some people seem to get lice repeatedly. First is the likelihood that they never got rid of it. Second is the fact that they are back in the same environment, sharing close contact with the same individuals that they were around when they had lice, thus risking re-infestation. Additionally, when the bugs feed on people, they leave a scent behind, actually acting as an attraction for more head lice. While no one knows for certain how long this lasts, we always encourage clients to be extremely cautious for three weeks and extra careful for 90 days after battling a case of head lice.

Is there a head lice season?

While it may seem that you see more cases of head lice during the school months, it is not due to a lice season. Lice happen all year round. However, since children have more contact with each other in a class environment than during the summer months, you obviously see an increase in numbers. Additionally, there are many schools that still enforce head lice policies, therefore making those numbers more obvious.

If a head louse has lost its ability to feed, can the female still lay viable eggs?

When in the dying stage (whether at the end of its normal life span or after its food source is taken away from it) it is not likely that a female louse will lay eggs. The nits need hair to cling to, so nits wouldn’t survive if laid off the hair. Also, when in the dying stage, the louse is in a weakened state.

Is it true that nits closest to the scalp are alive while those away from the scalp are not?

While it is more likely to find nits closer to the scalp, nits can be found an inch or two or even further down the hair shaft, especially in warmer climates where bugs can move more freely throughout the hair. All the bug knows is that it’s hair, not where they belong on the strand. We have examined samples of hair with multiple eggs on it only to discover that the eggs nearest the root were empty, while eggs farther fro

When head lice transfer from one head to another, how soon can they start laying eggs?

If the head lice are fertilized females, they can and will begin laying eggs immediately. Another point to keep in mind is that head lice generally travel in harems, often consisting of seven or eight females and one male. With this many egg-laying females laying eight to ten eggs daily, you can see how what starts as a simple case of head lice can escalate very quickly.

How do I know if an egg (nit) is viable or not?

The only way to be certain if a nit is viable or not is to look at it under a microscope. This is one of the main reasons why no-nit policies exist. Obviously, you’re not going to stop and examine every nit. So as policy goes, if you see a nit, pull it!

How many eggs can a head louse lay in a day?

A single female louse lays eggs twice a day and four to five eggs each time. Multiply that by the 10, 20, even 40 or 60 bugs that might be on the head and it’s easy to see how a severe infestation can develop so quickly.

Can head lice live anywhere else on the body?

Head lice only live on the head. But they can live in places other than the scalp. They may live in a beard or mustache, in eyebrows, or in rare cases in eyelashes. Lice Solutions has treated these extreme cases and works with a doctor if necessary.

Can you see inside nits?

When we look under a microscope we can see bugs breathing inside the eggs!

Why do you recommend using a mint spritz?

Mint is an offensive odor to lice, making the hair a less desirable environment.

How are head lice spread?

Head lice are primarily spread through head-to-head contact. That is why communication with those individuals with whom you’ve had recent contact with is so important.

Can head lice carry disease?

The general rule is that head lice don’t carry disease. The fact that head lice have a low morbidity rate and are fairly host-specific reduces the odds of spreading disease. Some researchers in the field, however, believe that they carry disease, and studies are being done in that area to prove it.

What is pediculosis?

Pediculosis is another word for head lice.

What is a pediculicide?

A pediculicide is a pesticide that kills lice.

Can someone die from lice?

If a person who has lice dies, it is usually due to other factors, such as infections that come from scratching the scalp with dirty nails or from unsafe treatment methods.

Head lice are not considered to be life threatening, so why is there so much concern?

Head lice are highly contagious. Whether or not you choose to battle them, if you don’t rid yourself of them you are spreading them to everyone around you. While not generally life- threatening, they can lead to other illnesses and, in some situations, even death.

Is there one product that will get everything out?

Wouldn’t that be a perfect world? However, there is no miracle product. The product merely assists one in the treatment process. Therefore, we always encourage people to exercise caution and to use safe, non-toxic products when looking for a treatment product.

What types of products should I look for when shopping?

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Do you recommend dry combing or damp combing when we comb at home? Or does it even matter?

We recommend damp combing because the dampness makes it easier for the comb to glide through the hair, making removal of lice and nits more effective. However, if someone is itching, combing on dry hair is ok. You should comb after a bath or in the shower a couple of times a week.

How long can a person have a case of head lice before realizing it?
If my child has head lice, should I treat everyone (in the family)?

Don’t treat needlessly. We like to say, “If one family member has a cold, would you give medicine to everyone?” Of course not! What you would do, however, is exercise precautionary measures. The same holds true with lice. Be aware, check, comb, and watch for signs, and only if necessary, treat. So we do a Head Check first, and only if Evidence of head lice is identified on that person, we recommend treatment. Check first and only if necessary treat.

Does a case of head lice ever go away by itself?

On rare occasions, a case of head lice can go away by itself. More often, however, the case continues to multiply and to spread to others.

We treated my daughter using an over-the-counter product and spent many hours combing her very long hair. It seemed she had a light case and you did the second treatment 10 days later. After about a week, I checked her head again and found a few more eggs. Should I re-treat her?

You should not continue to re-treat her. Instead keep looking and combing. The fact that you found more nits does not mean that she has a new case. It could be nothing more than missed nits. The question is not that you are finding them but how you are finding them. When a louse lays eggs, it lays them in clusters of three to five nits at a time. Imagine taking a quarter and setting it over the nit. Any nits within that area are considered to be a cluster. If you are finding them in a cluster, then you need to comb more and look harder as that could mean a bug still exists. If, however, you find them scattered (for example, one behind right ear, one in bangs, and one at nape of neck) then more likely these nits were missed. With a little time for hair growth, a nit that was originally at the root of the hair has now grown away enough to become visible to the eye.

What are hot spots?

Hot spots are areas of the scalp where you are more like to find lice – the nape of the neck, behind the ears and the crown of the head.

What is the difference between head lice, pubic lice, body lice, and bedbugs?

These are all types of lice:

  • Bedbugs: Bedbugs hide among sheets, blankets, and in furniture and really do bite during the night when they seek a warm body for a meal. They usually leave brown or black markings on the bed linens and bite in rows, often leaving three or more linear bite marks.
  • Head Lice: Head lice live only on the head; including, eye brows, beard, or eye lashes. They do not travel to other parts of the body.
  • Body Lice: The body louse looks similar to the head louse, but is slightly larger. It lives in clothing (commonly in the seamed areas) and then transfers to the human host to feed. While the life cycle of the head louse and the body louse are similar in character and duration, an important difference is the ability of the body louse to survive for up to 30 days away from its human host. Body-lice infestation is a prominent public-health problem in communities with large populations dealing with poverty, overcrowding, and poor personal hygiene. Reused mattresses and bed linens as well as communal beds are risk factors.
  • Pubic Lice: The pubic louse (“crab louse”) is somewhat rounded with three pairs of legs on either side of the body and it looks like a crab. The female life span is three weeks, and she produces fewer eggs per day (three) than her counterparts. The eggs attach to the base of the pubic hair shaft for approximately six to eight days before hatching. In adults pubic lice is transmitted by direct sexual contact; children generally contact the infection via nonsexual transmission from their parents, although sexual transmission is possible in cases of sexual abuse. A pubic louse can travel up the body. Pubic lice can live in the eyelashes, especially in children who lack pubic hair.
I have lice in my dreadlocks/extensions! What do I do?

In order to remove the lice from your hair, dreadlocks need to be cut off and extensions need to be removed.

How bad can head lice get?

To emphasize how severe a neglected problem can get, we like to share a story. Several years ago, one of our local middle-school nurses called about a seventh-grader who was battling a head lice problem. The school was well aware of it, but since the child had already missed so much school, she was allowed to continue in class.

What the school wasn’t aware of was the real severity of the situation! Our technician, ill-prepared for how severe the problem was, quickly had to call for reinforcements. The child’s head was so infested that it took two technicians four hours each to comb through her hair and even then they didn’t get it all.

Because her case of head lice had been neglected for so long, it was difficult to work on her tender head. She suffered with multiple open wounds that had blood and puss oozing from her.

The technicians worked diligently, each taking a side of the child’s head. Working as gently as possible they attempted to remove the lice and nits. They had to soften the hair before they could even start and had to have the child rewash her hair three more times during the treatment process. Hundreds of live lice literally ran from this child’s hair and there was little free space for head lice to lay their eggs on. Not needing to work for their food, the lice were literally basking in the blood.

Finally the technicians admitted they had done all they could to do more required medical help. A doctor prescribed antibiotics to heal the sores and kill off any remaining lice.

This also became a child-neglect issue since the situation should never have gotten that out of hand. Mom, knowing the child had head lice, felt that at 12 years of age she was old enough to tend to her own head. It also became a serious school problem. Upon notification to her school nurse, they did a head by head check of the entire seventh grade and sent 86 children home in one day!!

While I know this description has probably made your stomach turn, it’s important to understand how quickly a neglected case of head lice can become a very severe problem. The most important factor that can’t be stressed enough is that having head lice should be no more embarrassing than having chicken pox! As parents, we’re sorry for those to whom we unknowingly spread it, but it happens.

We need to stop the blame game. That means, don’t look to blame and don’t stress over being blamed. Again, lice happens! The only fault you should accept is for failing to act in the first place. We always tell our families, “It’s not just about where you got head lice, but who you gave head lice to as well!” Get over the blame game, accept that it happens, and deal with the problem.

Why do you like the TerminatorTM comb?

We like the Terminator comb because it works well! The Terminator’s micro-grooved design in a spiral form and the length and width of its prongs makes combing easier to grab the lice and nits! The end result of combing with the Terminator is less time than manually picking and a greater success rate upon completion. A comb comparison study performed in our West Palm Beach office in May of 2007 on 100 lice-infested individuals found that the Terminator comb outperformed the Lice Meister by 2 to 1 and the Rid comb by almost 4 to 1. Come in today to purchase a comb.

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