The Hair Fairies were all really kind! Velma and her colleague (I didn't get her name, sorry!) came…read moreto our house and combed us all. I was so stressed but they were calm. We followed up with a visit to their location on Fillmore for our son and Alec was so great. Feeling informed and taken care of.

I feel compelled to write this review after an extremely negative, predatory experience with Hair…read moreFairies. Upon being notified by a third party, we booked a same day appointment for a 1 hour lice removal treatment that is listed clearly on their website as costing $135. See link and I have taken a screenshot. As soon as my daughter and I walked through the door, the assigned technician Jen, began aggressively pressuring me to screen myself and book screenings for my husband and second child, at $60 each. She outlined their policy of free repeat treatments if every family member is screened and a re-infestation occurs. I thanked her for the info and let her know we'd decide and may choose to conduct our own screens, but she would not relent. I finally asked her to please focus on my child and get started and that I would decide later. Jen asked if I had any questions and was talkative and opinionated. She said OTC treatments like Nix are toxic and that Hair Fairies only use a gentle leave in conditioner that loosens the glue of the lice / eggs followed my manual lice combing to remove lice/eggs. She also claimed that lice have become resistant to the active ingredient in Nix. In the first 30 minutes, Jen found 3 "eggs" that looked like specks of dandruff, no lice. She commented that it was a "very early and mild infestation" and then handed over to another technician. This new technician over the course of 45 minutes, found a grand total of .......zero eggs and zero lice. As 45m had passed with this new tech, I asked if treatment was complete, and she didn't have a clue. I then spoke to her colleague who informed me that due to my daughter's hair length, our treatment would be 3 hours!! I was shocked and went to the front desk to let them know only 3 eggs had been found in the first 30m, and that continuing to comb my poor daughter's hair for another 110 minutes seemed beyond unnecessary. I also noted that I had originally booked for 1 hour and $135, as listed on their website of services. The response I received was an aggressive "but you didnt book through the website did you?? You booked on the phone" -- to which I responded "yes and I clearly referenced the 1 hour, $135 treatment when I called". As it turns out, we were being charged by the HOUR, only no one could tell me what the hourly rate was. They kept referring to my daughter as a "moderate" infestation and when I repeated that it was THREE "eggs" and no lice, which seemed minor / mild if anything, esp in comparison to the children seated alongside us with 30 eggs and as many as 40 lice detected. For 75m of "treatment" aka combing with a lice comb and abundant conditioner, we were charged a mind boggling $202. Had we done 3 hours of treatment (which isn't even listed on their website), I estimate it would be an ADDITIONAL $296 (this is based on the following math 110m/75m x $202 since no one could give me an actual answer in store). They wrote me a card saying my child is 100% clear of head lice, noting only 3 eggs, no bugs were found and that our treatment was incomplete because I chose to conclude it at 75m not 3 hours. I am shocked and disappointed at the flat out dishonesty on pricing, duration and process, and the mischaracterization of 3 eggs / no lice as a "moderate infestation". I am really saddened that a local vendor would prey on families in this manner. Even if someone has $678 to spend on screening three family members and treating one family member ($60x3 for screenings and $202 + $296 for treatment) -- then there needs to be clear and proactive communication. That way, one can make an informed decision, esp vis-a-vis the many other options that exist including a $10 lice comb and an $18 OTC treatment. This is beyond predatory, it is false price listing and illegal under the FTC.

When we found lice in our kids' hair, we went through all the feelings: shock, ick, anxiety, panic…read moreand helplessness. The first course of action we took was to use the store-bought remedies. That took a couple of hours because we had to do all four of our heads (treatment, rinsing, combing, etc). While we felt somewhat better, I couldn't help but think in the back of my mind that it wasn't completely done. I started going down a rabbit hole of lice remedies on the internet (as one does nowadays) and saw a couple of mentions of the Lice Clinics of America. I was so happy to see that there was a location close to us AND that they had some evening hours. But the thing that really pushed me to sign up with them was the one-and-done guarantee for lice treatments. I just didn't have the mental energy to deal with having lice anymore and I wanted them GONE. So I booked sessions for everyone the next day. The process itself is really easy - they tell you what to do for your hair after the treatment and how to clean out your home as well. My kids sat through their sessions, with the help of the iPads they provided. And at the end of it all it was great knowing that we had the 30 day guarantee of the treatment. I also decided to sign up both of my kids for the monthly subscriptions so we could have them checked for free once a month. I am really really hoping we never have to use the 2 yearly treatments that are included in the subscription. We have gone pretty much every month for checks, and I always breathe a sigh of relief when they are cleared. Thank you Lice Clinics of America!

This was our second visit to the San Bruno location of Lice Clinics of America - lice has…read moreunfortunately been going around our school - and we've had smooth, professional experiences each time. While this is not a business anyone *wants* to visit, they provide a valuable service that is worth the expense. The process is as follows: they first do a lice check, then - if you have lice - a heat treatment that kills nits (lice eggs) and lice, then they comb the hair out with special chemicals, and finally, they put an oil treatment in the hair that also kills lice. The oil treatment must be left on for an hour, then washed out at home with a clarifying shampoo. (They recommend doing a follow up oil treatment at home once a week for the four following weeks.) The clinic is pricey, but I appreciate the "heavy lifting" they take care of and the peace of mind the service provides. The online appointment booking process was easy, and we were in and out in less than an hour.

Best Delousing Salon in the Bay area, I took my son to last year to the location in Mill valley…read morewhen he got Lice and everyone was lovely with a great service, he got it again this year and I was able to try the new location in the city and was just amazing as the Mill valley location. Sharon the owner was very sweet and helpful. My son doesn't even like it when I wash his hair but she did such a good job that he didn't even mind.

Sharon is amazing, patient and thorough. The salon is peaeful and inviting. The natural hair…read moreproducts smell good and are chemical free. Delousing is a stressful time and the folks at Bug-a-lugz will put you completely at ease with specific findings and follow ups, if necessarily. I can't recommend them highly enough.

We were able to get in same day and get treated. Leaving with confidence that we can be free of…read morelice after the treatment. Employees were helpful and patient with the kids. Highly recommended!

Love this place. Called in the morning and had appointment the same day. Very informative... will…read moredefinitely call again but hopefully we won't have to.

Martina is an absolute gem. I called her late last night after I found what I suspected to be…read morelice. She came first thing in the morning and spent over an hour throughly combing through and removing lice and their eggs from my kiddos head. She was incredibly warm and communicative and took time to carefully explain after care. I plan on calling her back in a few days to do a follow up. I HIGHLY recommend Martina.

Martina is fantastic. Prompt, reliable and reasonable. Called her in the afternoon and she came to…read moremy house the next morning. She removed lice from my daughter's hair and checked mine, thankfully I didn't have any. Martina came 5 days later for a follow up and thankfully my daughter is lice free! I would highly recommend.

This service is a lifesaver! Jessica and her assistant were…read moreso thorough, professional and kind. We were able to book our appointment easily and late night the day before. I highly recommend this service for anyone afflicted with lice!!

These guys were great. My daughter had caught head lice at camp and it had been treated, but we…read morecouldn't risk it not being completely eradicated (and possibly get passed on) due to a family trip coming up. I called and got a time slot for the next day. I was a little disappointed when I was called the morning of the appt and told my specialist would be several hours late, but Jessica did what she could to make it up to me, offering several discounts. When Jasmine arrived she was very polite and professional and went straight to work. Offering advice and conversing with my daughter along the way. I hope I never have this problem again, but will definitely call them if I do!

Especially if you are dealing with lice for the first time, I highly recommend calling Christina…read morefrom Lice spa. My daughter said a bug dropped from her hair to her desk. I quickly tried to google some pictures and look through her hair. It seemed like she had nits but I wasn't confident and was mostly in denial. Christina arrived at our home on a Sunday evening within 1.5 hrs after hanging up the phone. Everyone in our family got checked and treated. The removal process involved saturating hair, dividing in sections and meticulously combing through to get nits and lice. We learned so much from her during the hours she was at our house - watching her method to remove, learning about lice, its lifecycle, how it spreads, how to eradicate and clean the house. She was a former science teacher and it shows in terms of knowledge and being great with kids. Even though she did a very thorough job during her initial visit, you should have the expectation to need to do continued treatments (put product in hair and comb through section by section) in the following days and weeks. We did a follow up check 4 days later for additional peace of mind.

Ugh, I'm sorry you've been graced by lice…read more The go-to advice will be to go to Lice Clinics of America, which we dutifully did two months ago. We thought the 30 day guarantee would be good. And paid $200 a head to get the treatment. But the lice came back (or never left) and when we went in for the follow up treatment, because my bald husband hadn't also been treated, the guarantee wasn't honored. So we paid again. And the lice remained or came back. By month 3, when we found lice AGAIN, I was despondent. How much time can a person spend on laundry, on driving, on waiting, on dealing with this pest? I was amazed to find Christina. For $150/hr she comes to your house (at 8 pm!) and can check every person and comb out the nits. This ended up being way more time and cost efficient. Plus she is interesting, professional and capable. I had one treatment at LCA with a tech who seemed very disinterested, who didn't believe me when I brought in a louse in scotch tape and said he didn't see any on my head so it was probably just a one-off. Christina comes with a completely different air. She even comes with a microscope that examines the louse so you can see what stage it is in. The treatment involves a follow up comb out 4-6 days later. So glad we did this as well because she found the microscopic nits that weren't large enough to comb out the first time (and which is probably why at LCA we kept having the lice come back). So there really is no comparison here. We are lucky to have Christina in our area to offer this service. Wishing you a complete riddance of the lice, fellow reader!

Hey all - so typically this isn't something I'd share but I consider this a public service…read moreannouncement as it could happen to anybody. After a particularly grueling flight, I took BART home from SFO. Typically, I don't sit, much less put my bag on the seat and fall asleep, but I did this time, I was just way too tired. A few weeks later I noticed an incredibly itchy scalp. My fear was confirmed by what I saw on my pillow. Lice. As a grown-up. My first intuition was to just burn everything and shave my head bald but once reasoning and common sense kicked back in, I went on Yelp and found an organic solution, NitNurses(I'm hyper-sensitive to chemicals). They were also running a 40% off offer so I went with it. As embarrassing as it is for an adult, they were very friendly, understanding and professional and made me feel comfortable. They took care of me and told me what I had to do with my sheets, etc. To prevent a possible re-infestation. If this happens to you or if you have kids, I'd definitely recommend checking them out.

My daughter picked up lice at school. Her cute wavy locks on that little face where suddenly…read moreholding one of my biggest fears as a Mom. Lice! My two boys had never had it, and as a kid, I got it once, and my memories of my Mom and the RID she used with the little comb and me crying- I was not prepared and trying not to freak out! I googled and was at a loss at what to do and where to go. I appreciated finding someone who would come to us. AVA was AMAZING!! She was instantly likable, professional, and the first few moments she set foot in our house, we all felt - "ok, we are gonna be ok!" My daughter was very nervous, but she loved her, as did my 9 yr old son and my teenage son, all chatting away with her and laughing, as she checked the whole family. She was very thorough and gentle and super professional. This situation seriously started out as a damn nightmare for us, but we became educated and learned this is very common, we didn't do anything wrong, and it is a problem we can try and avoid in the future with some attention and care from the tips Ava gave us, but feeling like if it does happen again-we know who to call to help! While we hope to never get lice again- we all felt we made a friend in Ava and she will be the FIRST person I will recommend to friends and family, and the relief she has left us with has been totally worth the money spent!!! Thank you Ava!!!! Life Saver!!!!