The Lice Clinic

The Lice Clinic has served Seattle since 2008. It began as a mobile-only lice removal service and later opened a storefront clinic at 8009 Greenwood Ave North. The business describes itself as an independent, woman-owned company and as Seattle's highest rated lice removal service, and says it received Yelp's 2024 People Love Us Award and was featured in Seattle Met in an article about owner Daria Whettam. Its stated mission is quick, safe, and effective removal, along with teaching families how to treat and prevent lice.

A visit takes place in a two-room, salon-style space designed to feel kid-friendly, with a TV, snacks, coffee, and hot chocolate in the treatment area. A Lice Removal Treatment starts with a consultation, then removes lice and nits, and includes home-care instructions and a free follow-up appointment within 3 to 7 days. Treatment runs in three steps: a lice removal conditioner, a treatment oil, and a treatment shampoo. Clients are asked to arrive with dry, detangled hair and may bring a towel and a change of clothes. The treatment is color safe and is offered for all hair types and ages, as long as the hair can be combed with a standard comb and conditioner. Hair that needs extensive detangling carries an additional fee.

Pricing is a flat fee based on hair length with no hourly charges. Lice Removal Treatment is $155 for short hair and $195 for long hair, and Head Check is $25 for short hair and $35 for long hair. A Head Check usually confirms whether someone has head lice in 30 minutes or less, and if lice are found, the Head Check cost is covered by a Lice Removal Treatment. Head Check appointments hold only a 30-minute slot. Mobile visits have a $35 minimum travel fee and a $195 minimum treatment fee, and travel fees can change based on time, distance, and other factors. Lice Treatment At Home is listed as starting at $195. Mobile service reaches Bellevue, Kirkland, Kenmore, Shoreline, Edmonds, Everett, Snohomish, Woodinville, and Mill Creek, and other areas on inquiry, depending on technician availability and clinic volume. Same-day and next-day appointments are offered when available. Organizations arranging camp or school checks are asked to call for details and availability.

The clinic does not bill insurance directly, since Washington State lice removal clinics are not permitted to do so, but it accepts FSA and HSA accounts. It provides an itemized receipt and diagnostic codes that clients can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Every lice removal service includes one free follow-up. The clinic offers a 5-week lice-free guarantee that is honored only if all household members get a head check within 24 hours, and clients can opt out of the guarantee and still receive the free follow-up. According to the after-care guide, items not worn in the past 48 hours do not need laundering, and 20 minutes on high heat in a dryer kills lice on items that cannot be washed. The clinic's FAQ notes that pets cannot get human head lice. Dimethicone treatment oil is sold so clients can continue treatment at home.

Its stated focus is fast, safe, and effective lice removal alongside educating families on treatment and prevention, with products described as chemical-free and non-toxic.

A two-room, salon-style space designed to feel comfortable for children.