New Stamford Salon Tackles Lice Problem

It’s a subject no one wants to discuss, but once head lice start showing up in your kid’s school, and then your home, there is no other choice but to confront the problem head-on.

As head lice become more resistant to traditional treatments, the problem is worsening, as indicated by the recent severe outbreaks at certain Fairfield County schools during the past several years.

So pervasive is the problem that it has given rise to a new industry: Salons that are set up purely for the purpose of eradicating infestations. These “removal” services are becoming big business because 1) parents often do not have the time, energy, knowledge and skill to properly and completely remove head lice and 2) the new “resistant” strains of lice, and constant re-infestations, have made the job many times more difficult than in the past.

As such, Licenders, a head-lice removal service, has announced the opening of its new lice treatment center at 30 Myano Lane (Suite 38) in . According to a press release, “This unique salon will have trained head lice removal experts that specialize in easy and effective head lice removal, head lice treatments, education and prevention.”

"Incidents of head lice have been growing at an alarming rate in this country as the widespread use of pesticide based products has created a 'superbug,'" said Adie Horowitz, owner, Licenders, in the release. "People don't realize how many different ways you can get head lice — not just at camp and school, but traveling, sharing clothing, and so forth. And it's not just for kids."

Staff at the new facility will use the LouseBuster, a patented medical device that has been reviewed and cleared by the FDA, to kill head lice and their eggs without using pesticides or other chemicals, the release states.

"Our Manhattan Treatment Center has been very successful at helping families cope and deal with all of their lice issues,” Horowitz said. “Word has gotten out. The demand for our services outside the five boroughs has become so great that we decided to put down roots in Connecticut. We are planning further expansion in the future. After all, lice is everywhere.”