A family-owned lice treatment service in the Pacific Northwest
Lice Charmers is a family-owned lice treatment service founded in June 2017 by Alexis Charriere and Conor Duggan. With three brick-and-mortar clinics across two states — Portland and Beaverton in Oregon, and Renton in Washington — the company has earned a strong reputation for fast, chemical-free head lice removal throughout the Pacific Northwest.
The founders started Lice Charmers after watching too many families get stuck in the frustrating cycle of over-the-counter lice products. Drugstore shampoos and home remedies often kill some adult lice but consistently leave behind the eggs (nits) that hatch within days and restart the infestation. Parents would spend weeks washing bedding, combing hair, and applying treatment after treatment, only to find the problem returning. There had to be a better way.
Every Lice Charmers appointment is built around the AirAllé device, an FDA-cleared medical tool that uses precisely controlled heated air to dehydrate both lice and their eggs. The full treatment takes about 90 minutes per person and is typically completed in a single visit. No pesticides are involved, no weeks-long combing schedule is required, and there is no need to bag up the contents of your home. For most families, the problem is resolved before they walk out the door.
Lice Charmers operates 7am to 8pm every day of the week, including weekends and holidays. The intentionally wide schedule reflects the reality that lice problems rarely strike at convenient times — the school nurse calls on a Friday afternoon, or a parent discovers a head full of lice the night before a vacation.
In addition to clinic-based appointments, Lice Charmers offers mobile in-home service across the greater Portland and Seattle metro areas. A certified technician brings the AirAllé device and all necessary supplies to the family's home and provides the same professional treatment in a more private setting. The mobile option is especially popular with families treating multiple children at once, families with young kids who would struggle through a 90-minute clinic visit, and households who simply prefer the privacy of home.
The clinic has accumulated more than 367 five-star reviews across both regions, with consistent feedback about the calm and knowledgeable staff. Many reviews highlight the educational component of the visit, where technicians explain how lice actually spread, what cleaning is genuinely necessary at home (far less than most parents assume), and how to spot reinfestation early.
Full-treatment pricing ranges from approximately $189 to $260 depending on hair length and other factors, and itemized receipts are provided for FSA, HSA, and insurance reimbursement. Free professional head checks are also available for families who want a confirmation of an active infestation, or simply peace of mind after a school exposure notice, before committing to a full treatment.