That call from school. The itchy scalp. The panic.

Head lice are stressful—but with the right information and support, they don’t have to take over your week.

At Lice Removal by Magic Hands, we’ve helped countless families across Signal Hill, Long Beach, and surrounding cities handle lice quickly, safely, and with compassion. If your child just came home with lice, here’s what to do next:

1. Confirm It’s Actually Lice

Head lice are tricky to spot—especially if you’re just looking with your eyes. Most of the time, a visual scalp check won’t cut it.

✅ Use a professional-grade nit comb
✅ Focus on behind the ears and at the base of the neck
✅ Look for lice (moving bugs) or nits (tiny ovals stuck to the hair)

Not sure? We offer professional head checks in our Signal Hill location. We’ll give you a clear answer—no guesswork.

2. Check Everyone in the Household

If one child has lice, it’s important to check everyone else—especially siblings and parents. Lice spread through hair-to-hair contact, not from your house or dirty laundry.

We can check multiple family members in a single appointment and only treat those who need it.

3. Don’t Rely on Drugstore Kits

We’ve seen it over and over again—families spend money on over-the-counter shampoos or treatments/kits, only to end up in our chairs days later.

🚫 Drugstore lice kits often don’t work
🚫 Essential oil sprays offer little to no protection
✅ Manual removal with a nit comb is the gold standard for real results

At Lice Removal by Magic Hands, we focus on effective, chemical-free, non-toxic treatment using expert techniques and proven tools.

4. Keep Cleaning Simple

Lice cannot live off the scalp for more than 24–48 hours, and they can’t burrow into fabric or furniture.

Here’s what actually matters:

• Toss recently used bedding, hats, or towels in the dryer on high heat for 15–20 minutes

• Vacuum or lint-roll fabric surfaces like couches or car seats

• No need for deep cleaning or sanitizing the whole house

We’ll walk you through exactly what to do (and what not to stress about) during your appointment.

5. Call in the Pros and Relax

You don’t have to handle this alone. We offer:

•  In-salon appointments or DIY home lice kits available with free shipping on our product page. 

• Fast response times and same-day availability when possible

• Calm, thorough service from a real person who cares

📞 Need help now? Call or text us today —we’re here to help you breathe easy and get back to normal.

📍 Now Serving:

We proudly support families in Signal Hill, Long Beach, Lakewood, Carson, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Cypress, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Downey, Torrance, San Pedro, Bixby Knolls,  Bellflower, and surrounding cities.

Looking for support in Orange County? Visit our trusted partner Lice-Free Care, offering in-home services and family support throughout the OC area.