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October 03, 2025 11:35 am

How to Do a Head Check at Home for Lice

If you’ve ever had that moment when your child says, “My head is itchy!”, you know the wave of worry that comes with it. Take a deep breath. You are not alone. Head lice are incredibly common, and with the right steps, you can handle this at home calmly and confidently.

Hi! We’re Nikki and Nicole

Two NYC moms who’ve been in the lice trenches and lived to tell the tale. When lice hit our own families, we were overwhelmed, frustrated, and frankly... creeped out. But what we didn’t expect was how hard it would be to find treatments that were safe, effective, and actually worked the first time.

That’s why we created Lice Mamas

a modern lice removal clinic offering expert support, family-friendly products, and treatments that are chemical-free and backed by science.


How do I check for and treat head lice?

To check for and treat head lice at home, use a fine-tooth lice comb on wet, conditioned hair daily to remove lice and eggs, check everyone in the household, and continue until no lice are found for 3 days.

Who Should Be Checked?

Anyone living with or caring for an infested person.

Gather What You Need

  1. Dry hair
  2. Screening stick
  3. Gloves
  4. Clips for long hair
  5. Strong lighting (natural or lamp)
  6. A professional-grade lice comb
Get Lice Mamas Lice Terminator Comb 

Watch & Learn: Head Check at Home

Look for the Signs

  1. Start at center part of scalp
  2. Use stick to create sections
  3. Check both sides of part
  4. Look for teardrop-shaped nits attached to one side of hair shaft
  5. Color can vary and blend with hair

What if there is still lice?

If you still see lice after a few days, don’t worry, it’s common. Keep using the wet comb method daily and make sure you're removing both lice and eggs each time. If lice keep coming back or you're feeling overwhelmed, Lice Mamas is here to help with fast, non-toxic professional treatment that gets the job done right the first time.

Still dealing with lice? Don’t stress, you don’t have to handle it alone. Call or email Lice Mamas today and let us help you take care of it quickly and gently. Call or text us 646-202-0531 or email hello@licemamas.com

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Lice Removal in New York

We serve all of New York City including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx

Clinic Hours: Monday - Saturday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

All hair must be dry and clean (not oily) and tangle-free. There is a cost associated with not complying if we have to rigorously comb your hair or wash it at our clinic.

All household members must be screened and treated by Lice Mamas for the 30-day guarantee to apply.

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