Lice Salon FAQ

Lice Salon – Frequently Asked Questions

Does dying your hair kill lice?2020-06-12T16:05:34-07:00

Does dying your hair kill lice?

It depends. If you bleach your hair first, you may kill more lice than just using hair dye by itself. It’s possible to hatched lice this way, but it’s unlikely that all the nits will die from one application of hair dye. You are better off using a lice kit from the store to kill some of them and then combing on your own or hiring a professional.

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How long does it take lice to multiply?2020-06-12T16:06:23-07:00

How long does it take lice to multiply?

After reaching adulthood and mating female lice will lay about 3-8 eggs every day, which is 21-56 eggs a week, until they die after 30 or so days.  An egg takes about 8-10 to hatch, another 8-10 days to fully mature and be ready to lay eggs.

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Do hair dryers kill lice?2020-06-12T16:05:03-07:00

Do hair dryers kill lice?

Yes, hair dryers will kill lice. It is difficult to do because you have to get the heat down to the scalp and work through very methodically to make sure you get every live louse before it can move from a hot section to a cooler section and dry out every nit. Be careful because it is easy to burn the scalp if the hair dryer is left in one spot for too long. For best results on your own, use a hair dryer and a lice kit and comb through with a high-quality lice comb. Otherwise, hiring a professional will be faster and safer.

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How much does it cost to get rid of lice at a salon?2021-09-22T16:30:31-07:00

How much does it cost to get rid of lice at a salon?

Most lice salons charge $100-120/hour for treatment or a flat fee between $99-199. This will vary depending on the skill of the lice specialist and the thickness, curliness, and length of the hair as well as if the hair is coarse or damaged.

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Will a salon cut hair with lice?2022-09-24T12:03:11-07:00

Will a salon cut hair with lice?

Most salons will not cut hair once they find lice. There is a lot of confusion about the rules and guidelines for hair salon and head lice. According to the Oregon Health Authority Board of Cosmetology, hair salons may provide over the counter treatment for head lice and will not be punished for doing so as long as the Board’s statutes and rules are followed. There are no rules regard cutting hair with lice, but most cosmetologists or barbers will not do it.
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Can hair salons remove lice?2020-06-12T16:06:47-07:00

Can hair salons remove lice?

Hair salons can legally remove lice and provide over the counter lice treatment products, but the vast majority do not have the skills or knowledge to do it, and most will not do it.

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Does listerine, dawn, apple cider vinegar, or lysol kill lice?2020-06-12T16:02:59-07:00

Yes, anything will die if it ingests enough of those products, but lice can survive being submerged in water for 8+ hours and are very resilient. It isn’t very healthy to leave poisonous products on anyone’s, especially children’s heads, and can be life threatening.

If you want to get rid of lice, the only proven safe and effective home remedy is manual lice combing until you remove every live bug and nit. It takes a professional about 1.5 hours to do an adult with shoulder length hair.

For someone new to lice combing and without an professional hair experience, you can expect to comb each person for about 1 hour every day for 1-2 weeks or more depending on how methodical and consistent you are to get fast results.

Many of our clients have spent that time or longer before deciding to hire a professional and get peace of mind from knowing it is completely take care of in one day.

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Excellent5.0 Based on 315 reviews fromNerissa ZahoraNerissa Zahora ★★★★★ Lex was great - she made everyone comfortable, taught us a lot, and made the whole process easy and painless. We hope we never have to come back, but if we do we'll be happy to use this service again.Bernadette SandersBernadette Sanders ★★★★★ Very knowledgeable, skilled and friendly staff.Karin CunninghamKarin Cunningham ★★★★★ Getting lice was a less than ideal situation, but Lice Charmers in Beaverton really saved the day. Their quick, professional team, and in-home service are highly commendable. Thank you a million times!Cheryl M.Cheryl M. ★★★★★ Lice Charmers deserves a 5+ review. Noticing a family member had lice we ran down to Lice Charmers. Melanie, was calm, professional and very thorough....Lori EhleLori Ehle ★★★★★ I can't even begin to tell you how nice it was to find this amazing company and know they dealt with the entire issue! Not to wonder if I got it all myself and for the reassurance they did was a comfort. As much as I hope to never have this issue again, it's great to know they are there if needed!Heather FriedmanHeather Friedman ★★★★★ I highly recommend Lice Charmers in Portland for lice removal. We had a home visit and Lexi was thorough with checking and treating. I was given a lot of information and was able to purchase medical -grade lice tools should we have to deal with this in the future.Megan CrownMegan Crown ★★★★★ Amazing experience visiting Lice Charmers. I found a louse in my hair late Friday afternoon and was able to make an appointment with Lex the next morning. She was extremely patient and gracious as I asked a million questions. Thank you SO MUCH!Anne MaddenAnne Madden ★★★★★ Lex is wonderful! I don’t recommend getting lice, but if you do, I recommend getting rid of them at Lice Charmers.Lex is thorough and great with kids. She made the process easy and as pleasant as it could be.Sarah ReuberSarah Reuber ★★★★★ Lex is thorough and kind. This was the second time we had to use the Lice Charmers service and I'm so grateful there is a service like this! It may be expensive but worth every penny to be lice free!!! Highly recommend.Amy BentonAmy Benton ★★★★★ Organized, timely, informative care. She was thorough and complete. Lice free after 1 visit! Thank you.Naomi BergNaomi Berg ★★★★★ My 16-year old & I needed a check and were able to schedule the same day we called. Lex & Melanie were very thorough, compassionate, and helped put our minds at ease! I am so grateful for their service & care—especially as a single parent!Destinie LachicaDestinie Lachica ★★★★★ This place is so amazing. I was stressed when my daughter had lice and they were so calm and answered all my questions. We called on a Saturday afternoon and she squeezed us in that same day around 5. My daughter went home lice free and with oil to take home. Would defiantly recommend.Colette NevaColette Neva ★★★★★ Fast, kind and fantastic service! I wouldn’t go anywhere else.Tamara WicklundTamara Wicklund ★★★★★ Lex was great! This is the second time we have used her service and very happy! She did great with my two boys and was able to adjust when one needed a break. Highly recommend her!Noelle DiazNoelle Diaz ★★★★★ Has a great experience here! Called on a weekday about 3:30 hoping to get checks for my family of 5 (including school age and toddler children) and we were able to all be fit in that afternoon/evening. It was our first experience with lice and it was helpful and informative- I feel more confident in the future now knowing what I’m looking for! Would definitely return here for swift, informative service.js_loader

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