Maia and Tara are knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly kind. The possibility of a lice infestation can be stressful, but they made the entire experience much easier with their understanding, patience, and expertise. Their pricing is reasonable, and they took the time to answer all of my questions and put my mind at ease. I highly recommend them to anyone needing an expert evaluation or treatment. read more

So helpful and so great! I was definitely terrified for our first lice experience. Highly recommend!!

AMAZING! So kind and helped me better understand what was happening and how lice actually work. Cared so much about my own well-being and the health of my hair - everything was done naturally and gently. No complaints whatsoever and I have such peace of mind that the lice has been dealt with and how to make sure it doesn't reinfest. read more

Amazing service! So quick, thorough, gentle, and effective! They are also all so knowledgeable about their methods and everything lice-related. Highly recommend! read more

I had a great experience with this head lice company. They inspected my hair quickly and efficiently and confirmed that I didn't have lice, unlike another reviewer, I was grateful to not have lice . This gave me real peace of mind. The process was professional, thorough, and stress-free. Even though no treatment was needed, I'm very happy to know they're there. Hopefully I will not ever need them. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable and reassuring service. read more

Do not waste your time and money. (I have never written a bad yelp review before!) They DID NOT find lice on my son's head, and shortly after, the school nurse did! The owner would not refund but agreed to check him and us again. Lots of back and forth and she made it very difficult to reschedule and then completely ghosted me when I suggested she just refund me or give a partial refund instead, as too much time was passing. $50 for a 5 minute head check that is NOT properly thorough is insane. It specifically says on the website that "All services are guaranteed when the technician is inspecting and treating all members of the household," and they have a "lice-free guarantee" - the owner does NOT stand by those claims. read more

We are so lucky to have Tara in SLO County! When I moved to AG six years ago, I heard about Tara's business and saved her Yelp info in case I needed it. Well, the day finally came and she was a life saver. She was so calm and professional, soothing my parental anxiety along the way. After one session, she got all the lice out of my son's hair and guided me as to what to do around the house. Thank you Tara! I HIGHLY recommend her service to everyone! read more

tara is so kind! she did not make me feel ashamed or embarrassed for what i was going through, but instead helped me! she gave me great tips for how to care for my lice at school, as well as getting rid of it there! her office was clean and cutely decorated. it felt home like. 10/10 would be friends with tara outside of this office if i had the chance! read more

Tara was so kind & finally ridded me of my lice! I had no idea students in college could get lice, so when my head first began itching I thought I just had a dry scalp. All it took was one visit with Tara & she had all the eggs & bugs out of my hair. When I went back for my one week check up there was nothing to be found. A true miracle because it can really feel like the you're whole world is infested with these pesky bugs. Thank you Tara! I truly recommend her services to anyone on the central coast! read more

Rescued again! If your having issues with lice or what to do if or even if you think you have lice this service is perfect for you. You can buy products online and even at the local drug store however, I recommend you first give Nit-Picking a try. Tara came to our house in a last minute to check out daughter who was itching her head constantly only to tell us she was in the clear!!! Not only did this save us time and money but also the hassle of cleaning every pillow, sheet, clothing, carpets, etc.. We were also advised on what to do and sure enough it has worked every time. Tara is amazing! thank you for providing this type of service. read more

I really should have written a review already! Tara helped us out with our first lice experience this last year. She was absolutely wonderful and treated our child with love and respect. It was worth every penny and then some!! I've never experienced lice before, so she took the time to educate us on how to treat the house as well as our child who had lice. I had already attempted a shampoo kit from Rite Aid with very poor results. Tara took the time to also educate us on the chemicals in the shampoo kits as well as a list of problems previous consumers have had with them. Thank you Tara for coming to our rescue!! FIVE STARS!! read more

I found lice in my daughters hair. Her hair is super long and almost reaches her knees. By the time I noticed, it was already pretty bad and I had no idea where or how to start. I had never dealt with the issue before, but I knew 1.) Cutting her hair was not an option 2.) I did not want to damage her hair and 3.) I preferred to use as little chemicals as possible. I contacted every (literally) local lice buisness within a 50 mile radius, getting qoutes and asking a LOT of questions about their process and lice free gaurantee. Tara was the most thorough of them all. She was patient with all my questions and responded quickly to all my concerns. She even went as far as (before I even hired her) providing tips on how to provide overnight relief for my poor daughter's bloody, itchy scalp. When she arrived the next day, my daughter was super shy and embarrassed. Tara was very sweet and gentle, easing the awkward situation for my 7 year old daughter. I on the otherhand felt like the worst mom ever, because I could not believe it took so long for me to notice. She really is the sweetest, non judgmental, understanding and reassuring lady ever. She cleaned her hair out by hand in a gentle and efficient manner, explaining how to prevent this from happening again and how to make the most of her services. She scheduled two followups and by the time we were done, my daughter is now officially lice free. I will say that it's a team effort, you as the parent have to follow her instructions and do your part too. As long as you do, you will have success, and never feel alone in the process because she helps every step of the way. She is a life savor and if lice has made it's way into your home...you wont regret hiring her. Thank you Tara for all your help! read more

Tara is so amazing!! Super knowledgeable and friendly! I love her guaranteed work and would definitely recommend her!

Tara to the rescue!!! Last week and my daughter got lice. I instantly texted Tara who was able to come 2 hours later and with her skills as well as knowledge, patience and understanding she was able to put my bug hating daughter at ease! Lice is not fun, but Tara explains so much you feel like an expert when she is done. When I had questions she always got back to me quickly. She came back to check and make sure there were no more bugs about a week later and my daughter was still bug free!!! This is the best way to get rid of the bugs without harsh chemicals! I recommend anyone dealing with lice to call Tara, she really is THE BEST! read more

This was our first bout of lice in our household and I was so stressed and worried that I would not get the treatment done correctly on my daughter. I had everyone in the house checked and only one kid had to be treated. Tara explained all the details of how lice is spread and treated and made me feel at ease throughout the entire process. I liked very much that she didn't use the treatment kits that you find in stores. I would not hesitate to call her again should the need arise. read more

Tara and her daughter are truly such kind people, and I believe they are the most affordable and effective nit picking service on the market in SLO! My roommate and I had lice and she did a thorough treatment and follow up check a week later which gave us complete peace of mind. Thank you guys so much, I don't know what we would've done without you! :-) read more

Where do I begin?! Tara was the ultimate lifesaver for a panicked Mama whose little toddlers caught the oh so dreaded head lice! She responded to me immediately and was the ultimate professional. Tara was extremely sweet and gentle while treating my little kiddies and calmed my nerves at the same time. Lice has become a growing problem among little ones and sadly there is still this stigma around it which prevents parents from often reaching out for help and understanding that the best thing they can do for other parents and their children is to speak up and let others know when a child has it, so that it doesn't spread unknowingly. Tara is kind, discreet, understanding, patient, and an ultimate expert in the world of head lice. And on top of it, she uses no chemicals, only natural products which are safe and healthy for our kids. She has been continuously responsive to all of my questions and concerns, which has made all the difference. There is no one else I would call or recommend but her! read more

I am so surprised I am the first to review this business. I know I'm not Tara's first client! People need to know this is a real business! I know no one wants to admit they or their children have or had lice (stigma) but chances are if you have kids you will probably deal with this problem sooner or later. After my daughter and I got the dreaded lice I freaked out. We used Nix with no success. I spent hours combing through her hair but who was going to help me?! My husband had no clue what to do. He suggested we call a lice professional. I had no idea they existed. When I first found this business I was desperately hoping it was legit and it is! I called and Tara came out the very next day. She was super discreet and professional. She wasn't grossed out like we were. She said oh it's not that bad and handled it. Whereas it took me 6 hours to go through my daughter's hair, Tara was able to do it in 2. We have thick, waist length hair and really did contemplate just shaving our heads. So glad we didn't. Tara guarantees her work and it's so worth it to save time and have someone who knows what they're doing handle the problem. She uses all natural products. No chemicals or poisons. Having Tara clear up the lice without the use of pesticides makes me feel foolish for using Nix in the first place. If we ever have to deal with this problem again we're calling Tara first thing! read more

All right, if you're reading this review let me take a guess... Your kid came home with lice, you went to the store and bought the Rid-x insecticide to put on your's child's head. (there are a few lice products but the ingredients are all the same ) You didn't really want to put it on their head(it's basically poison) but you did it anyway. You figured well once won't hurt them and then we will be done with this.... You spent hours combing out your child's hair the whole time frustrated, mad, and pretty sure you're not doing it right, which you probably weren't.... You and your spouse have been arguing for hours about how serious to take it, how many loads of laundry this is going to take, how much sleep you all are gonna lose over this, and discussing how your child got this... The worst part is... you didn't get rid of the lice completely and now you're doing the same thing again 3 to 7 days later.... Now you've done more research and realize that these products don't work well and that you'll likely have to double the dose to make it somewhat effective... (Which doesn't work either)and now you're putting a tremendous amount of insecticide on your child's head... The cycle continues... this time you try the seven home remedies on YouTube to no avail. At least that's what happened in my household... We called Tara and explained our situation, she came to our house that same day, she was punctual, professional, and most importantly was kind and loving with our kids... We bombarded her with about 1 million questions regarding lice which she happily answered... She does not use any pesticides/toxic chemicals. She simply combs out the hair and is able to remove ALL of the lice and (most importantly) the eggs/nits. Yes you can try to do the same thing with your child but I will bet money that you can't do it like she can... She will tell you how to clean your house, what to wash what not to wash and how often. She will tell you what to put in the freezer, what to vacuum, what to put in the dryer, what to put in Ziploc bags etc. I wish we would've found Tara earlier. Go to her website and she has details on how much this process costs. Her services are not cheap, but fair. And after struggling with several episodes of lice I can tell you the money you will spend is well worth it and will save you in the long run. And here's my final piece of advice, you'll be tempted to have her only comb through your child's hair... SPEND THE EXTRA $15 PER PERSON TO HAVE HER DO A THOROUGH CHECK OF EVERY ONE IN YOUR HOUSE... If you have everyone checked, she guarantees that you will be lice free. (most likely if one person in your house has lice someone else does as well... )She even comes back to your house 10 days after the initial visit to check everyone's head again and make sure that the lice are gone.... Included in the initial price! read more

Tara was the best! She was a life saver when my daughter got the dreaded lice. She was available right away to come take care of my daughter's hair. She was very patient took her time combing thru her hair, while educating us on all aspects of lice. She told us what we needed to do to clean our house. She treated my daughter very well and eased my stressful mind. We've never had to deal with, so we had no idea what it entailed. Tara answered all my questions. She came back a week later to recheck and we were all clear. Tara is worth every penny. Definitely recommend her. read more

Where do I begin?! Tara was the ultimate lifesaver for a panicked Mama whose little toddlers caught the oh so dreaded head lice! She responded to me immediately and was the ultimate professional. Tara was extremely sweet and gentle while treating my little kiddies and calmed my nerves at the same time. Lice has become a growing problem among little ones and sadly there is still this stigma around it which prevents parents from often reaching out for help and understanding that the best thing they can do for other parents and their children is to speak up and let others know when a child has it, so that it doesn't spread unknowingly. Tara is kind, discreet, understanding, patient, and an ultimate expert in the world of head lice. And on top of it, she uses no chemicals, only natural products which are safe and healthy for our kids. She has been continuously responsive to all of my questions and concerns, which has made all the difference. There is no one else I would call or recommend but her! read more

Tara is amazing and gets the job done. I'm super Thankful for her services. She's knowledgeable, friendly and truly has a servants heart. Please save your money from buying OTC junk and just visit her first. read more

Tara was excellent! A friend of my daughters was over our house the day before she discovered she had lice. Tara came over and checked our heads thoroughly . She is very professional and great with kids. Luckily we did not have lice but she eased my fears greatly and we could continue with our social plans for the day without worrying of spreading it to our friends. I highly recommend getting checked if your not sure and would definitely use her services again. read more