About Lice Busters NYC
NYC's lice experts for 40+ years. Still family-run.
Dalya Harel started Lice Busters at home to help her own children. Today her family and our trained technicians treat yours, with no chemicals.
14-day lice-free guarantee
Missed a louse or nit? We re-treat free within 14 days.
Free follow-up check
We check again at 7-10 days. Many clinics charge for this.
HSA/FSA eligible
Pay with your HSA or FSA card.
Insurance reimbursement
You get an itemized superbill to submit to your plan.
Licensed and certified techniciansBackground-checked and insuredTrained in pediatric care
The Lice Busters story: one mother, nine children
A mother finds a better way
Dalya Harel had nine children and a house full of lice. Harsh chemical treatments failed, so she built a gentle, chemical-free method at home in Brooklyn.The first clinic opens
Word spread among local families. Dalya opened her first clinic in Midwood, Brooklyn, and grew to serve all five boroughs.Still a family business
Lice Busters now has over 20 locations nationwide. Dalya's children run it, and Daniel Harel is the operator.
50K+
Families helped
99%
Success rate
How we treat your child
Safe for every age, from newborns to expectant mothers. Same-day appointments are often available.
Head check
We check the hair and scalp to see how much lice there is.Comb-out by hand
We remove every louse and nit with special combs. No chemicals, no pesticides.Final check
We go over the hair again, more than once, until we find nothing.Aftercare
You leave with simple steps to keep your family lice-free.
Who will treat your child
Our technicians learn Dalya's method and use it on every head.
Certified and trained
A strict training program, plus ongoing education.
Background checked
Every technician passes a background screening.
Gentle with kids
Patient and calm, even with a nervous child.
After trying everything, Lice Busters was the only service that worked. They were professional, thorough, and so patient with my kids. Worth every penny!
I was skeptical about chemical-free treatment, but they proved me wrong. My daughter has been lice-free for 6 months now. Highly recommend!
Same-day appointment, quick service, and amazing results. The technician was so kind and explained everything. We're so grateful!
Trust and transparency
Our policies
- Editorial policy
How we keep our health information accurate
- Privacy policy
How we protect your personal information
- Terms of service
Our promise
- Read our promise
What you can expect from us, and what we never do
Ready to get your family lice-free?
Book online or call us. We'll find you the soonest time.