TinyLocks

TinyLocks works mainly in the client's home. Clinicians come to the house to check every family member, treat anyone who has lice or nits, and then review home care with the family. The business says its clinicians arrive in unmarked cars to protect client privacy.

Treatment is done by hand. Clinicians comb lice and nits out section by section with a lice removal comb, in two phases of sectioned combing. A strand-by-strand re-check is then done with magnifying equipment. Families receive home care instructions and literature to continue at home, including daily combing for 5-10 minutes between visits and a suggested comb-out of the hair over the following week.

The company describes its purpose as helping families get rid of head lice and keep them from coming back, with an emphasis on speed and safety. It runs informational sessions aimed at parents, pupils and school staff, covering how to stop, spot and clear infestations. A frequently asked questions page addresses how lice pass between people, which treatments are available and how to reduce the risk of infestation.

For schools, camps and daycares, TinyLocks provides on-site screenings by trained clinicians. Screenings can cover a whole student body, specific classrooms or grade levels. Routine check programs can run through the school year, and single emergency screenings can be requested. The business recommends screening at the start of the school year, after long breaks, or during an outbreak, and asks schools for one week's notice.

Emergency treatment is handled by a rapid response team and is offered around the clock. Clients who complete a recheck 7-10 days after the first appointment qualify for the business's 21-day lice-free guarantee. Under the guarantee, if the problem persists, the business re-treats at no additional cost, provided all family members were screened at the first visit, anyone infested was treated and the follow-up check took place.

Clinicians treat the whole household, give guidance on home care and demonstrate aftercare steps. The business describes its methods as pesticide-free, non-toxic and free of harmful chemicals, and says each plan is tailored to the client.