Head Lice Removal Salon Opens in Orange County, CA Offering Free Head Lice Treatments One Day Only

Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) February 21, 2008 -- Throughout history, head lice have been every parent's worst nightmare. Shocked and horrified when they find out their children are afflicted with the creepy little critters, most parents say they had always thought of lice as something that happened to someone else's children - not theirs. They try to handle the dilemma at home, spending hours and hours combing, picking, cleaning, washing clothes and doing laundry - with no luck. Either the pests don't actually go away, or they come back a week or so later.

Frustrated parents in Orange County, California, will finally get some professional help on Saturday, March 1 2008. That's when Lice Control, a leading head lice removal company and clinical salon in California's Bay Area (Castro Valley), will open a second salon at 2001 Harbor Blvd Suite 210 in Costa Mesa. Owner Raymond Ruiz has announced a one-day Grand Opening, with head lice treatments offered free of charge. An LCD wide-screen TV and hand-held gaming devices will create a fun atmosphere for the children, who might otherwise freak out at the prospect of having their heads treated for lice. "They will sit still and cooperate with us, when they won't do that for their parents," says Ruiz. "They seem to think of us as doctors." Ruiz adds that his technicians scour every inch of a child's scalp in search of lice and eggs, using FloureXä lights and specially designed combs that skim through hair easily without pulling.

Head lice infestation, or pediculosis, can happen to any school age child - and often does. National statistics show that millions contract the infestation each year, usually by sharing brushes and pillows. Although these parasites are not dangerous, they are highly stressful for families and their affected children, who are typically sent home from school until they are declared bug-free. That's where Ray Ruiz and his crew of "professional nit pickers" come in.

"We usually start out by counseling parents," Ruiz explains. "These people come to us emotionally drained after trying several times to get rid of the lice by themselves. After one failed attempt, they end up frustrated. After another, they end up overwhelmed. We reassure them that this happens to a lot of people, and then we work to fix the problem quickly so the kids can return to classes and life can get back to normal." Once the pests are gone, Ruiz educates school administrators and parents in ways to prevent recurrence.

"Only someone who is responsible for a child can appreciate the angst a parent goes through when their children are out of school because of head lice," says former Lice Control client Tom Steinbrecher. "I was, at first, naive enough to think I could manage it by myself. After repeatedly not passing school inspection, I turned to the professionals. Ray and his team of qualified technicians have saved me the work and frustration of dealing with the problem at home."

Lice Control believes the company's all-natural, chemical-free approach is the only safe, effective way to eliminate bugs and their "nits," or eggs. For the convenience of frazzled parents, the company sells its products online at www.lice-control.com, as well as at its clinical salons. Lice Control offers school inspections and on-site treatments, as well as in-home lice removal, in addition to its salon services -- all with a 100% guarantee. Many national insurance carriers now cover all or part of their services

Raymond Ruiz's professional and clinical training includes a certification in the field of Epidemiology: Head Lice Biology, Diagnosis and Management from the Miami School of Medicine.

Lice Control has been in business since 2001. The new Costa Mesa salon will meet a dire need in Orange County, where there is currently no lice removal service. At the end of their rope, many OC parents have been driving 50 miles or more to rid their children of "the plague." The Costa Mesa salon will be the first step in Lice Control's planned expansion into additional California areas.

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