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Got Lice? Quick, Go Over This List With a Fine-Tooth Comb

The dreaded school head lice letter, Chez Mommy (license)
Erin Crouch
Combing Out Lice, Rick and Brenda Beerhorst (license)
Combing Out Lice, Rick and Brenda Beerhorst (license)

There is nothing like having a child to remind one that humans are primates; ultimately, we are all vulnerable to the indignities of having bugs in our hair. Luckily, in modern-day society, we can outsource our grooming! Portland offers a variety of professionals who handle lice removal, in salons or at home.

Things to consider when choosing a provider:

  • Process and products they use
  • Success rate (proportion of clients who remain lice-free for two months)
  • Guarantees offered
  • Certifications and licensing
  • For in-home visits, if the company is bonded and insured

Cost considerations:

  • Services range around $80-100/hr
  • Transportation, product costs and other fees may apply
  • May be eligible for FSA or HRA reimbursement
  • Some providers offer financial aid or low-income discounts

 

The dreaded school head lice letter, Chez Mommy (license)
The dreaded school head lice letter, Chez Mommy (license)

Lice Knowing You

Serving five states and offering its own product line, Lice Knowing You is one of the largest providers in Portland, with salons in SE and Beaverton.
Open daily, by appointment only; evening and weekends available

1125 SE Madison St. Suite 200, 503-239-LICE (5423)
8225 SW Cirrus Dr, Beaverton, 503-574-ITCH (4824)
liceknowingyou.com

 

Hair Fairies

Their salon is in the NW Portland Nob Hill area, but they will also come to you at home if needed.
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, appointments strongly encouraged; Sats by appointment only

351 NW Westover Rd #240, 503-306-LICE (5423)
hairfairies.com

 

Picky Picky

For our friends north of the Columbia, Picky Picky is the only lice removal salon in Clark County.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, by appointment only; some after-hours and weekend appointments available

14602 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Ste. F, Vancouver, 360-597-3366
pickypickyllc.com

 

Lice Ninjas

Lice Ninjas’ owner Alana is available around the clock to answer questions about lice and sees only one family at a time, so there’s never a wait.
Flexible appointment times; in-home visits by request

10175 SW Barbur Blvd, 503-927-6605
liceninjas.com

 

The Nit Nanny

Certified by the Sheperd Institute in the The Shepherd Method™ of Strand-by-Strand Nit Removal, a weeklong intensive training program.
In-home service for Portland/Vancouver area, by appointment only

503-933-0655
antilouse.com

 

LiceWise

Serves Clackamas, Gresham, Portland, Salem, Eugene and the surrounding areas; Sheperd Institute certified.
In-home services, by appointment only

971-263-4867
licewise.com

 

Nit Picky
LiceDoctors

Both operate in multiple states. LiceDoctors is Oregon’s only lice treatment service with a medical doctor on staff.
In-home services, by appointment only

Nit Picky: 503-933-7824, nit-picky.com/oregon.htm
LiceDoctors: 541-632-4545, licedoctors.com/oregon.html