How to Solve Lice Infestations

The American Academy of Pediatrics the first update in recommendations for the treatment of head lice since 2002.  The new report is intended to alert the public to the various ways to solve lice infestations in schools, and how lice is becoming resistant to certain methods of treatment.

Says an article on ABC News:

Lice infestation is not life threatening, but the stigma of lice has led parents to attempt dangerous methods of treatment ranging from acetone, bleach and WD-40 to loosen eggs from the hair, to dousing their children’s scalps with gasoline. When all else fails, parents have been known to resort to shaving their children’s heads — an effective option for getting rid of lice and their eggs, but traumatic nonetheless.

Infestation’s comparatively non-serious nature may be partly to blame for the relative lack of reliable statistics on the extent of the problem. An oft-quoted 1997 report estimated that between 6 and 12 million infestations occur each year, but experts caution the public not to place too much stock in this ballpark range.

“Many doctors would say [lice infestations in schools are] no problem, since lice usually don’t cause any medical problems — just itching,” said Dr. Barbara Frankowski, professor of pediatrics at the University of Vermont in Burlington and one of the authors of the report. “Since it is not reported to health departments, the actual extent of the ‘problem’ is just a guess.”

…The recommendations also strengthen the AAP’s stance against school screenings for lice, stating as its first key point, “No healthy child should be excluded from or allowed to miss school time because of head lice. No-nit policies for return to school should be abandoned.”

Since Lice Knowing You uses the Shepherd Method ™ Of Strand-By-Stand Nit Removal we can guarantee that you’ll experience the most thorough and effective lice removal technique in the world. We consider our products to be the best on the market. They are completely all natural, non-toxic, organic lice treatment products with absolutely no pesticides or chemicals and are safe for even the youngest members of your family.

Our clients are given a 30-day guarantee as well as free lice checks for 90 days, discounts on products, treatments and more. Lice removal treatments last, on average, between 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on length, thickness of hair and severity of infestation.  Your children should be able to return to school, lice and nit free in accordance with the “No Nit Policy”.

Our scientifically proven process along with our invaluable free lice education will give you back your life. With 100% guaranteed Washington head lice treatment and Oregon head lice treament services from our consultants, you’ll be in the best care with Lice Knowing You.

Salon Lice Treatments Are More Cost Effective

lice treatment costLice can bring even the strongest person to their knees because it can be seemingly impossible to get rid of.  The average person suffers with 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 pesticide treatments, gadgets, combs, beauty salon lice products, internet lice products, homemade remedies, unnecessarily discarding items due to infestation, and finally prescription strength pesticide treatments, not to mention the countless loads of laundry, cleaning and the stress! It’s no wonder people think that lice treatment is costly and time consuming.  Lice Knowing You salon lice removal treatments are neither.  We’ve broken down the average cost of our treatment to show you how easy it is to get rid of lice with the help of Lice Knowing You.

Do It Yourself Treatment Costs

*Doctor Visits for diagnosis and guidance $250.00
*Rid Compete Kit $ 47.98
*Nix Family Kit $ 21.99
*Internet Lice Products, Homemade Remedies, Gadgets, Prevention Products $150.00
*Prescription Lice Treatments $265.98
*Replacement hair brushes, combs, hair accessories $100.00
*Missed Work (3 days missed work on average Based on $50,000 salary) $450.00
*Missed School (Private) (3 days missed school on average Based on $10,000 Tuition) $167.00
*Missed after-school activities $100.00
*Additional Water and Electricity charges due to Extra Laundry and cleaning $200.00
Total costs: $1,752.95

And that’s not considering the hours you spend doing laundry, cleaning, combing; the anxiety and toxic effects of many lice treatments.

Cost to Hire Lice Knowing You To Treat Your Child With Head Lice

*Lice Removal Appointment  (0.5-1 hour short hair, 1.5-2 hours long hair) Average Cost
$47.50-190.00
*One free intensive lice checks $ 0
*Hands-on Lice Combing Training Provided $ 0
*Consultation on treating home environment $ 0
*Cheat Sheet to Help You Treat Your Home and Family
And Prevent future Reinfestations
$ 0
*Written Step by Step Follow-up Treatment Protocol $ 0
Average Cost: $ 47.50-190.00

On average, Lice Knowing You’s lice treatments are more cost and time efficient, and we carry only natural, non-toxic treatment products.  We provide the best lice treatment available and can treat your lice at one of our lice treatment salons or we can come to you for in home lice removal in Oregon and Washington. We are committed to natural lice treatment removal, guaranteeing fast and lasting lice nit removal when you need it most.  For more information visit www.liceknowingyou.com.

Formaldehyde in Lice Treatments

Lice Knowing You stands behind our natural lice treatment products because we know they’re safe for your entire family, unlike many chemically based lice treatment products.  We take pride in offering families a safe and simple way to end their lice infestations and urge our customer to be aware of the toxins found in other lice removal products.  Many lice removal products include compounds like Pyrethrum or Permethrin – in fact Permethrin cream has sometimes been described as “the drug of choice for head lice”; however, these compounds contain formaldehyde – a chemical featured on the official list of known human carcinogens.

Formaldehyde has been widely known to cause cancer for some time, now, but the chemical industry has been fighting hard to prevent its inclusion on the Health and Human Services Report on Carcinogens.  Use of formaldehyde may cause individuals to experience adverse effects such as watery eyes; burning sensations in the eyes, nose, and throat; coughing; wheezing; nausea; and skin irritation.  Studies have shown that formaldehyde can cause myeloid leukemia, organ system toxicity, and rare cancers including sinonasal and nasopharyngeal cancer.

This is why we recommend a safe, non-toxic lice removal treatment like our Citramint products which are all natural, organic, non-toxic and proven effective.  For more information on our lice shampoo and products and to make your head lice treatment appointment visit us at LiceKnowingYou.com.

What about the “No Nit Policy?”

The “No Nit Policy” is a common, but somewhat controversial, school policy that excludes a child from school if any nits are found on the child’s head. The American Head Lice Information & Resource Center (AHLIRC) supports the “No Nit Policy” with some reservations.  No child should be forced out of school for long periods because of a head lice infestation that won’t go away despite a parent’s best efforts.

Clients who come to the new Beaverton lice treatment salon will be lice and nit free after one treatment – guaranteed.  Clients are given a 30-day guarantee as well as free lice checks for 90 days, discounts on products, treatments and more. Lice removal treatments last, on average, between 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on length, thickness of hair and severity of infestation.  Your children should be able to return to school, lice and nit free in accordance with the “No Nit Policy”.

The new LKY Lice Treatment Salon is located in Beaverton at 8225 SW Cirrus Drive – Beaverton, OR – 97008. To make an appointment for a lice check or Portland OR lice treatment, please call 503.574.ITCH (4824). For more information about Lice Knowing You, Inc and our Portland lice clinic please visit www.liceknowingyou.com.

Did You Know: Lice Facts

  • Head lice have been around since the beginning of recorded time – it’s true.  Tracing the origins of head lice can take you back some 3 million years!
  • Head lice do not come from the dirt or air or spontaneous generation. Head lice come from other head lice, just like every other species.  Head lice is thought to have originated in primates, and has adapted to the mostly-hairless human body.
  • Head lice are contracted by head-to-head contact with an infested person or through contact with that person’s belongings.  You can get lice from using a brush from a friend who’s been infested, from wearing hats that might be infested, and from bedding – such as borrowing pillows that might be infested.
  • Pets do not transmit head lice to humans or vice versa.  Head lice don’t actually jump or fly, and they’re only interested in humans.
  • Head lice can live off a human head for up to 48 hours and a louse lives on a head for approximately 30 days.  A hatched nit needs a human blood meal within 45 minutes to survive.
  • Nits (lice eggs) are attached to one side of a hair shaft at an angle. Nits are usually white to light grey in color and do not come off easily. Tip – if it crumbles in your fingers, it is probably not a nit.  We recommend our Shepherd Method™ of Strand-By-Strand Nit Removal which is considered by many experts to be the most thorough and effective head lice removal technique in the world.
  • Head lice like clean, healthy heads the best!  Having dirty hair, does not necessarily mean you have lice.
  • If you have been exposed to head lice, check your head every few days for 3-4 weeks to make sure you are not infested.
  • Never use products containing Lindane, a powerful neurotoxin banned for use in the United Kingdom and given a thumbs down by Consumer Reports.  The Centers of Disease Control recommend against using many of these chemical lice treatments because of the danger to small pets and children.  Lice Knowing You offers Citramint™ Repellant Lice Removal products which are all natural, organic lice treatment products. They are pesticide, chemical, sulfate and paraben free. We care about keeping your family head lice free in a safe and healthy way.
  • Smothering head lice with olive oil is an excellent treatment option for eliminating pediculicide-resistant head lice.  One of our favorite in-home products for lice removal is our Glue Gone Concentrate which is a blend of natural enzymes clinically proven to help loosen and dissolve stubborn nits. The Glue Gone Concentrate is made of naturally occurring, non-bacterial, readily biodegradable, enzymatic solution.  We suggest that if you are using one of these products that you also use our Professional Oil Blend for most effective head lice treatment.
  • Manual nit picking is a necessary part of any lice treatment program.  “Bottom line…No device, treatment or product is the miracle cure for head lice. The only 100% certain way of getting rid of head lice is to comb out all lice and nits from the head. All it takes is one viable nit missed and your head lice issue will return – often worse than when you originally started,” says Nancy Gordon, Owner and CEO of Lice Knowing You, Inc.
  • Please inform the school, and/or daycare and parents of your child’s playmates if you discover head lice on your child. Head lice are not dangerous and can be eliminated if you stay informed and are persistent.

Lice Knowing You, Inc is the only guaranteed professional lice removal in Portland. We will be celebrating the grand opening of our new location on June 11, 2011, from 10am-1pm. In the mean time come see the experts at liceknowingyou.com for more information about lice treatment in Washington or our new Portland lice clinic.

Help Us Celebrate our Beaverton-Portland Grand Opening!

We’re having a party!  Come help us celebrate the grand opening of our lice treatment salon in Beaverton, OR on 6/11/11, from 10a-1p.  There will be raffles, coupons, free lice checks and discounts on our all natural, organic lice treatments.

The new Lice Knowing You Treatment Salon is located in Beaverton, OR at 8225 SW Cirrus Drive – Beaverton, OR – 97008. To make an appointment for a lice check or treatment, please call 503.574.ITCH (4824).

Lice Knowing You uses a scientifically proven process to completely rid the hair of lice and nits quickly and thoroughly. We are the only trained and certified head lice removal experts in Washington State. We utilize the Shepherd Method™ of Strand-By-Strand Nit Removal which is considered by many experts to be the most thorough and effective head lice removal technique in the world.  All of our organic lice treatment products used during treatment are 100% natural and non-toxic, and are proven to kill lice and nits. Our natural lice treatment is completely safe for babies and pregnant women.

For more information about Lice Knowing You, Inc and our Portland lice clinic please visit www.liceknowingyou.com or http://portlandliceclinic.com/

Why choose a Salon Visit vs. a Home Visit

When it comes to head lice removal in Portland, you may be wondering what the benefits are to coming to our Portland lice clinic as compared to receiving in home lice removal services.

  1. We get you lice and nit free in only 1 treatment.  Guaranteed.  You do not have to do additional treatments with us to receive our 30 day guarantee.  You are guaranteed from the moment you walk out our door.  No questions asked!
  2. We can almost always get you in immediately when you call to make an appointment
  3. We offer a 90 day VIP membership with every treatment, which entitles you to 6 free checks anytime during the 90 days following your treatment.  So if your daughter’s best friend calls to tell you they have head lice, make an appointment for a free check!  It’s just that simple.
  4. In our salon, we have multiple technicians to work on your family at all times.  A home visit often has only one technician and can last hours and hours.
  5. We have the ability to screen all family members for free when you are receiving treatment in our salon.  You can also have friends and other acquaintances come in and be checked so that you can avoid re-exposure.
  6. We offer professional salon seating as well as perfect lighting to perform head lice removal safely, quickly and effectively.
  7. We take you out of the stress of your environment and teach you how to avoid unnecessary work in your home when you have a head lice infestation.
  8. Your children are easily entertained with our big screen TVs and lice free playroom, equipped with Wii games and lots of fun.
  9. Most importantly, our salon gives you peace of mind and lets you resume your normal life immediately following treatment.

For more information about our lice treatment salon in Portland or visit us at LiceKnowingYou.com.

Lice Knowing You Portland Lice Clinic Now Open!

Lice Knowing you is the premier Portland Lice Clinic and is covered by many insurance companies and 
100% covered by flex spending accounts. We provide the necessary paperwork to help you file.

•    All of our consultants are trained in the most up-to-date methods of head lice removal in Portland, including strand-by-strand nit removal.

•    Our consultants are experts at working with all children, particularly very young children and children with differing learning abilities such as autism, add/adhd, downs syndrome and cerebral palsy.

•    Our staff consists of teachers, medical professionals, moms and therapists.

•    Languages spoken:  Spanish, Japanese, French and English.

Lice Knowing You uses a scientifically proven process to completely rid the hair of lice and nits quickly and thoroughly. We utilize the Shepherd Method™ of Strand-By-Strand Nit Removal which is considered by many experts to be the most thorough and effective head lice removal technique in the world. During the Portland lice treatment process, multiple lice consultants will check and recheck the head to ensure complete removal of all lice and nits. Your louse Treatment includes 1 free intensive lice check. All of our organic lice treatment products used during treatment are 100% natural and non-toxic, and are proven to kill lice and nits. Our natural lice treatment is completely safe for babies and pregnant women.

For more information about our lice treatment salon in Portland or visit us at LiceKnowingYou.com.

Lice Knowing You Opens 1st Lice Treatment Salon in Beaverton, OR

Lice Knowing You, Inc, the Pacific Northwest’s premier head-lice removal company, announces the grand opening of their new lice treatment salon in Beaverton, OR. The first salon of its kind in Oregon, Lice Knowing You (LKY) staff are trained and certified head lice removal experts that specialize in head lice removal, head lice treatments, education and prevention.

Originally starting as a mobile unit, Nancy Gordon, owner and CEO of Lice Knowing You, Inc, realized that she could better serve her clientele if she had a salon where she could offer all of her mobile lice elimination services as well as a place for lice education, support, lice checks and most importantly, quick treatments.

“Our three salons in Seattle have been very successful at helping families cope and deal with all of their lice issues. We’ve had phone calls from people asking if we offer our services in the Portland area – the demand became to be so great that we decided to expand the business to Oregon. After all, lice is everywhere”, said Gordon. “By coming to an LKY salon, you are able to remove yourself from your home and the frenzy that often ensues when your family is affected by head lice. We get our clients lice and nit free in one appointment.”

Using only 100% natural, organic and non-toxic products, Lice Knowing You uses a scientifically proven 3-step process designed to rid the hair of lice quickly and thoroughly.  The consultants at LKY are trained and certified in the Shepherd Method of strand-by-strand nit removal*. All services are guaranteed and clients following the LKY protocol have a 100% success rate at wiping out head lice. Salon services also include preferred “wet-head” lice checks and education on how to check for and prevent head lice in the future.

Clients who come to the new Beaverton lice treatment salon will be lice and nit free after one treatment – guaranteed.  Clients are given a 30-day guarantee as well as free lice checks for 90 days, discounts on products, treatments and more. Lice removal treatments last, on average, between 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on length, thickness of hair and severity of infestation. While at the salon, clients are entertained with large flat screen TV’s, books, magazines, games and snacks. In addition, there is a separate, “lice-free” playroom for those children that have completed treatment or are waiting for siblings or other family members.

“Bottom line…No device, treatment or product is the miracle cure for head lice. The only 100% certain way of getting rid of head lice is to comb out all lice and nits from the head. All it takes is one viable nit missed and your head lice issue will return – often worse than when you originally started,” explains Gordon. “Head Lice are highly contagious and if the problem isn’t addressed – it will be passed around your community again and again – for weeks if not months. We’re here to make sure that your problem is gone for good – guaranteed.”

The new LKY Treatment Salon is located in Beaverton at 8225 SW Cirrus Drive – Beaverton, OR – 97008. To make an appointment for a lice check or treatment, please call 503.574.ITCH (4824). For more information about Lice Knowing You, Inc  and our Portland lice clinic please visit www.liceknowingyou.com. LKY Treatment Salons are also located in Mercer Island, Federal Way and Mill Creek, WA.

*According the American Academy of Pediatrics and Harvard School of Public Health, combing with a lice comb is the most effective way of treating head lice.

A Nit Remover That Doubles As a Household Green Cleaner

It is important to make sure that the products we use on ourselves are safe for our body, the planet, and future generations to come.  The one major benefit to using products that are green (green refers to methods that inflict the most minimal harm to the environment if any at all) is that it makes your home safer.

Often times we can pick up trace amounts of harmful chemicals from products that are not green from walking barefoot on a clean floor, our tooth brush touching a counter that was just cleaned with bleach, and over the years these trace amounts of toxins can build up in our systems. So by eliminating the use of harsh chemicals we can create a safer home and planet. That is why Lice Knowing You has only organic lice treatment products that are 100% natural and non-toxic, and are proven to kill lice and nits. Our natural lice treatment is completely safe for babies and pregnant women.

One of our favorite products for lice removal is our Glue Gone Concentrate which is a blend of natural enzymes clinically proven to help loosen and dissolve stubborn nits. The Glue Gone Concentrate is made of naturally occurring, non-bacterial, readily biodegradable, enzymatic solution derived from safe yeast strains; water (aqua); milk non-ionic surfactant blend. It is also FDA: Generally regarded as Safe (GRAS). The best thing about this  lice removal product is that once your nits are gone you can use the rest of the product as a household cleaner. We suggest that if you are using this product that you also use our Professional Oil Blend for most effective head lice treatment.

For more information about lice treatment in Seattle or our new lice clinic in Portland visit us at LiceKnowingYou.com.