In-Home Lice Removal in NYC
Discreet lice removal at home, today.
Who in-home lice removal is for
Who it suits
Busy days, several kids, or a nervous child.
No need to rearrange your day or bring everyone across town. When more than one person has lice, home is simply easier. Some children also stay calmer in familiar surroundings.What we do
We bring the clinic to your door.
Your technician brings professional combs, magnification and lighting. You don't need to buy anything. We check everyone and treat only the people who have lice.Why families choose it
Private, calm and thorough.
Treatment happens in your own space, with no one else around. Your child can go back to school right after treatment.
What happens during your home visit
Before we arrive
- Wash hair with regular shampoo. Dry hair works best.
- Skip styling products and oils.
- Set up a well-lit spot with a comfortable chair.
- Have a tablet, book or movie ready for your child.
Arrival and head check
About 15 minutes. We answer your questions, then check everyone in the family to see who needs treatment.Sectioned comb-out
About 1 hour per person, longer for long or thick hair. We remove every louse and nit by hand, section by section.Prevention and aftercare
About 15 minutes. We show you how to check for lice and what to wash. You get written instructions and your clearance letter.Free follow-up check at home
At 7-10 days, the technician comes back to your home for a free recheck. It is optional, and your guarantee does not depend on it.
In-home pricing and travel
Lice check
$50
Not sure it's lice? A head check takes about 15 minutes per person, at a clinic or in your home.
In your home
$250
Per person, plus $150 travel for the visit.
Each extra person treated in the same visit is $250. Payment is due when we finish. We accept cash, credit cards and digital payments.
We come to all five boroughs
Not sure about your area? Call us and we'll let you know.
Our 14-day lice-free guarantee
We treat
A full manual comb-out removes every louse and nit.
We check again
A free follow-up check at 7-10 days. In-home families get it at home.
We re-treat if needed
Lice back within 14 days from a missed nit? We treat again, free.
Many clinics charge for a re-check. Ours is included, and our phone support is open 24/7.
The guarantee covers our work. A new exposure at school or home is a new case. Read the full terms
HSA, FSA and insurance
Pay with your HSA or FSA card
Our services are HSA and FSA eligible.
Get an itemized superbill
We give you one after your visit.
Submit it to your plan
Your plan decides what it pays back.
In-home lice removal questions
Still have questions? Call 917-742-2978
Do I need to treat my pets for lice?
No. Head lice are human parasites and cannot live on pets. Your cats, dogs, and other animals are not at risk and do not need to be treated. Head lice are species-specific and require human blood to survive, so they cannot infest your pets or be transmitted by them.
What should I do about bedding and furniture?
Focus on items used in the past 2 days, as lice cannot survive long away from the scalp.
Wash bedding, pillowcases, and recently worn clothing in hot water (130°F) and dry on high heat for 30 minutes. Vacuum upholstered furniture, car seats, and carpets where the infested person sat or laid. Items that can't be washed can be sealed in plastic bags for 48 hours. Soak hair brushes, combs, and accessories in hot water (130°F) for 10 minutes.
Our technician will provide complete written instructions during your visit.
When can my child return to school?
Your child can go back to school right after treatment. We give you a school clearance letter showing that your child has been professionally treated and is lice-free. Most NYC schools follow a "no nit" policy, and our thorough manual removal ensures compliance. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children not miss school for head lice, so there's no reason to keep them home.
How is in-home service different from clinic treatment?
Both services offer the same professional treatment and the same guarantee. The main differences:
Location: in-home service comes to you, while a clinic visit means traveling to one of our clinics. Privacy: in-home treatment happens in your own space. Convenience: in-home is better for families with several children or busy schedules. Price: in-home adds a $150 travel fee, and a clinic visit does not.
What if I find lice again after treatment?
Every treatment comes with our 14-day lice-free guarantee. If you find lice within 14 days because we missed a louse or nit, contact us and we'll come back to re-treat at no charge.
Your free follow-up check at 7-10 days is included: the technician comes back to your home. It is optional and not required to keep the guarantee. When lice reappear, it is usually a new exposure from an untreated contact. That is a new case, and we'll help you identify and address the source.
Do you use any chemicals or treatments?
No, we use only manual removal methods. We don't use any pesticides, chemicals, or over-the-counter treatments. Our professional-grade combs and meticulous technique are more effective than chemical treatments and carry no health risks. This approach is especially important given the rise of "super lice" that have developed resistance to common chemical treatments. Manual removal works on all lice, regardless of resistance patterns.