For most families dealing with head lice, the worst part of the experience is not the lice themselves — it is the cycle. The drugstore shampoo. The frantic comb-outs. The second treatment a week later. The discovery, two weeks after that, that the problem is back. Lice Charmers Lice Clinic was built specifically to break that cycle by resolving the infestation in a single appointment.
A standard Lice Charmers appointment runs roughly 90 minutes and addresses both the live lice and their eggs in the same session. The key tool is the AirAllé device, an FDA-cleared medical instrument that uses precisely controlled heated air to dehydrate both adult lice and their eggs (nits). Because the eggs are killed alongside the adults, there is no hatch-and-restart cycle waiting in the wings.
After the heated-air phase, the technician performs a careful comb-out to remove dead lice and any remaining nit casings from the hair. The family leaves the clinic with the active problem resolved and clear guidance on what to monitor for over the following days.
Most over-the-counter lice products rely on pesticides like permethrin or pyrethrins. Decades of overuse have given head lice populations across the United States widespread resistance to these chemicals, which is why so many parents end up applying the same shampoo multiple times without ever fully clearing the problem. The Lice Charmers approach sidesteps the resistance issue entirely by using physical dehydration rather than chemical action, and by addressing the eggs in the same visit rather than waiting for a follow-up.
Single-visit treatment is available at all three Lice Charmers clinics — Portland (SE Gladstone), Beaverton, and Renton, Washington — and through the company's mobile in-home service across the Portland and Seattle metro areas. All clinics keep the same hours: 7am to 8pm, every day of the year. The mobile option is especially convenient for families with multiple children to treat, or for parents who would rather not bring a child to a clinic in the first place.
Full-treatment pricing ranges from approximately $189 to $260 depending on hair length and a few other factors. Itemized receipts are provided for FSA, HSA, and most insurance reimbursement claims. Lice Charmers has accumulated more than 367 five-star reviews across both regions, with consistent feedback about the calm staff and the relief families feel after a single visit.
Lice Charmers was founded in June 2017 by Alexis Charriere and Conor Duggan, and remains family-owned today. More than 367 five-star reviews across Portland and Seattle reflect a consistent track record of single-visit results.