So you just found out you (or your child) have lice. First of all—deep breath. You’re not alone. Lice are incredibly common, especially among school-aged kids. But if you’re a first-timer trying to tackle it at home, you’re probably already realizing: this is harder than it looks. Here’s why treating lice on your own can be such a challenge—and how we can make it way easier for you.
1. Nits Are Tiny Ninjas
Lice eggs, also known as nits, are tiny. They’re oval-shaped, sticky, and cling tightly to the hair shaft, usually close to the scalp. They’re often mistaken for dandruff or product buildup—but here’s the difference: nits don’t move easily. And if you miss even a few? They’ll hatch and start the cycle all over again.
2. Drugstore Treatments Don’t Always Work
Many over-the-counter lice shampoos are full of harsh chemicals—and lice are getting smarter. In fact, “super lice” have built resistance to a lot of these products. Plus, most OTC treatments don’t kill the nits, so the lice just come back. Cue the never-ending cycle.
3. It Takes Time. Like, A Lot of Time
Proper lice removal isn’t a quick one-and-done. It takes:
- Sectioning the hair
- Combing tiny sections with a fine-tooth lice comb
- Manually removing every single nit
- Repeating the process multiple times
It’s easy to miss a step—or a nit—when you’re new to this.
4. It’s Hard to Be Objective
When it’s your own child or your own scalp, it’s hard to stay calm. Most people either rush the process or think they’re done before they actually are. Professionals have trained eyes, tools, and experience—so nothing gets missed.
5. Lice Spread Fast
Without knowing the right prevention techniques, lice can spread to siblings, parents, or classmates. Many families get caught in a frustrating reinfestation loop without even realizing it.
But Here’s the Good News: You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
At Lice Mamas, we offer two powerful options:
✅ In-Person, Hands-On Lice Removal – We do the work, you get peace of mind.
✅ DIY with Support – Prefer to handle it at home? No problem.
We’ve created a non-toxic, easy-to-follow lice treatment protocol that you can do yourself—with us coaching you every step of the way. You’ll get:
- Safe, effective, natural products
- Step-by-step instructions
- Expert support and education from the Lice Mamas
- Confidence knowing you’re doing it right
We’ve taken the overwhelm out of DIY. Because you shouldn’t have to figure this out alone.
Whether You Come to Us or Treat at Home—We’ve Got You!
Whether it’s your first time dealing with lice (or not-so-lucky round two), Lice Mamas is here to help. Book an appointment, grab a DIY kit, or just reach out with questions. We’re here to make this easy, natural, and done right—for good.
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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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