Posts by nancyg

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,…

— 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…

2021 Update: Our Oregon locations are closed. We are very sorry for the inconvenience. Please feel free to check out our all-natural Lice Knowing You® products to prevent and treat lice at home! As many parents know, dealing with lice can be a big pain in the butt. That’s why, when Mercer Island mom Nancy…

Can Adults Get Lice? The simple answer is yes. Anybody, with any hair on their head, has an equal opportunity to “catch” head lice. That said, there are certain patterns we see regarding the adults that get head lice. Moms Often Get Lice Before Dads While we see lice most frequently in children, the fact…

What are super lice? Is it a plane? Is it a train? No. It’s Super Lice! Unfortunately, not coming to save the day.  I’m sure you are picturing bugs with little capes, but unfortunately super lice don’t look any different than regular lice. Super lice are head lice that have grown resistant to traditional pesticide-based…

School lice policies depend on a number of factors, such as where the school is located, whether it is private or not, and whether the schools is an elementary, middle, or high school. With the opening of our newest lice clinic in Bellevue, we’ve outlined the three policies used by Bellevue schools, so that you…

Are Lice Seasonal in Seattle?  Sleep-Lice in Seattle We’ve all had our restless nights. But have you ever been kept awake by lice? As nocturnal creatures, lice are more active in the dark than during the light of day. (This is also why they prefer to nest in hair, hiding away from light!). Their nocturnal…