STACEY
Operations Manager
Annapolis, Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and vicinity

Years ago, my family and I experienced head lice. I was frantic and called Lice Happens.
It has been said that a person won’t remember the exact words spoken to them, only how those words made them feel. Since it has been awhile, I couldn’t tell you exactly what the voice on the other end of the phone said to me at that moment, but I do remember feeling a lot less frantic and I knew I was in good hands.
A few years later, the opportunity presented itself to work for this incredible company and I have never looked back. I love that I am in a position to be that voice on the other end of the line to someone in need and only hope to give back some of what I received a few years ago.

MARY BETH
Recruitment and Development Director

I wish Lice Happens had been around when my daughter contracted head lice! As a parting gift from an otherwise successful year in first grade, my daughter started summer vacation with a head full of lice. Fueled by panic and misinformation, the following weeks were spent with her stuffed animals in plastic bags, washing mountains of laundry, pesticide treatments and 3 hour a day sessions of combing her hair. Hardly the kick off to summer we had anticipated! The old adage, “If I only knew then what I know now” could not be more fitting.
It is so satisfying to be a part of the Lice Happens team as a thoroughly trained and certified Lice Treatment Specialist. Using non-toxic products, proper combing techniques, and educating my clients allows me to eliminate the unnecessary trials and tribulations of treating head lice. Ending each session with a stress-free client who is well informed and empowered is the greatest reward.

image of lice treatment specialist wearing magnifying goggles

EMILY
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and vicinity

When MJ Eckert, my college roommate, told me she was starting Lice Happens, I immediately knew this was a service I wanted to offer to the families in my area (Philadelphia and Southern NJ – Atlantic and Cape May).
I completely appreciated the value of this service, after battling head lice with my own daughter and hearing horror stories from parents throughout my years as a youth lacrosse coach, field hockey referee, and Girl Scout leader.
As an Environmental Scientist, I fully embrace Lice Happens’ non-toxic, eco-friendly, and pesticide-free approach to head lice removal!

CAROLINE
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and vicinity

A little over two years ago Emily, one of the owners, introduced me to Lice Happens. At first I was hesitant, I have never had head lice, however I had friends and family who did, and I remember their anxiety over it. Emily was fantastic as she trained me to become a head lice specialist. With my 30 plus years of teaching children and adults Ballet I will patiently twirl into your home and comb everyone and leave you the proper combing skill and knowledge of head lice that will put you at ease.

JANICE
Annapolis, Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and vicinity

Do I like bugs? No. Do I hate them?… mosquitoes, possibly, but lice no. So, why am I a Lice Treatment Specialist? Well, Lice Happens provides a great service. I feel really good about that. And it’s a clean, efficient process so I don’t mind doing it. It’s my pleasure, really. I’m a single mom, with a full-time job. This is my part-time job. And I love it all.
I did hate lice once though, actually twice. When lice happened to my family. It was the worst case scenario. When it was over it wasn’t really over; it came back. Those were cursed times; a dark period is my family’s history. But ironically, it was a blessing in disguise. Long story short, it’s what inspired my sister and her close friend to find a better way – to help families like mine. And they did. And it’s called Lice Happens. That was about six or seven years ago.
I decided to join them two years ago as a Lice Treatment Specialist. Life, came full circle. Now if someone could do for flea and bedbug removal, what Lice Happens has done for lice removal, that would be amazing.

GRETCHEN
Annapolis, Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, and Vicinity

A friend was singing the praises of the service she received from Lice Happens after having tried unsuccessfully to eradicate head lice from her family for weeks. She was so impressed with the efficiency and professionalism of the treatment specialist and the process.

As I listened, an unwelcome memory involuntarily entered my consciousness — that of my husband and I returning from Guatemala with our adopted daughter not realizing at the time she wasn’t alone!!! The time and effort of combing through her hair, the awful smelling products, and taking care of the home was beyond overwhelming for this new mom!
I love working for Lice Happens because it’s so rewarding to treat a family and leave them empowered to conquer the situation on their own in the future. As a former teacher, I get to use my “tricks of the trade” to help calm parents and make the treatment a positive experience for children.

LINDA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and vicinity

It is very rewarding, as I am teaching and encouraging these families, to see their anxiety melt away. I love talking with the children- they sometimes ask the best questions!

JENNIFER
Annapolis, Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and vicinity

“Let’s have a nitpicking party!” is one of the first things I say to my client families. Immediately, I can see their anxiety melt away as they chuckle.
When my dear friend Nancy Fields; co-founder of Lice Happens told me that she was starting this valuable service, I knew in my heart that I would work for her one day. I never saw a louse in my life and I’m a mother of 3. I knew none of the facts about head lice. What I did know is that I wanted to have a rewarding job that would combine my passion for teaching and helping others. I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives on a daily basis.
My families welcome me into their homes and lives for but a short time. I learn a lot about them. The first thing I learn is how a lice infestation has placed all of their lives on hold. I love to be able to reassure them and let them know that “lice happens,” but their lives will be back to normal as soon as I have completed my job. Many of our clients have heard word of mouth praise about our service from their friends. They tell me they wanted their lives back and that’s why they specifically called our Lice Happens “LiceLine”.
My joy is being a child’s “Lice Fairy” for the day while providing “The Facts of Lice” to empower parents and caregivers, and the tools to screen their children and prevent future lice infestations. There truly is no shame or blame when Lice Happens.

ASIA
DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

As a Lice Treatment Specialist, my background in medicine paired with my love for education and helping others makes me the perfect host your next nitpicking party! And I can’t wait to service you.

SOPHIA
Annapolis, Maryland/Baltimore, Maryland and DC

My first experience with lice was way back in second grade. We cut inches of my hair off, did laundry every morning, and combed for hours each day. If only we had known it didn’t need to be that way! I love working with Lice Happens because it means I get to support families when they really need it. Getting lice can be stressful and filled with misinformation; it’s my job to bring the confidence, facts, and tools to get you and your family back on track!

DESTINY
Maryland, DC and VA

My passion is working with people and making an impact on my community. Working with Lice Happens has allowed me to do BOTH! Being able to provide families relief from the anxiety and stress of head lice is a beautiful feeling. The best part is when a kid, who was scratching their head like crazy when I arrived, gets off the chair with a big smile and says, “Wow, my head feels so much better!” Lice Happens has prepared me to win all my battles against head lice!

MADELYN
Annapolis, Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and vicinity

As a nursing student, I’m passionate about aiding others, particularly in comforting those who feel helpless and anxious. I’ve discovered numerous myths surrounding head lice, and debunking them has become a rewarding part of my journey. I find joy in reassuring families that everything will be alright, and there’s no need for extreme measures like burning down their homes. Being part of Lice Happens has allowed me to be a beacon of hope for families navigating head lice scares. My favorite aspect of Lice Happens is the educational component. I appreciate not only treating head lice but also empowering parents to handle future occurrences effectively. Ultimately, my primary aim during each appointment is to ensure parents grasp that head lice is a common occurrence and no one is to blame. Alleviating parental guilt is integral to the job, reminding them that both lice and life happen.

DARA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and vicinity

As a former hair stylist this role felt perfect for me! I love to make people feel good so taking on a more serious role to calm and educate families about head lice is very fulfilling. Having a family of my own makes this very relatable and worth showing up to work everyday!

KATE
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and vicinity

I had my first run-in with lice from a slumber party at age 12. My friends and I took turns meticulously combing and picking nits from each other’s hair like a bunch of little monkeys! Maybe it was playing with all that hair or maybe it was the camaraderie. Either way… I didn’t hate it!

When I got the opportunity to work for Lice Happens; I decided to take my background in Esthetics and teaching, coupled with my ability to patiently comb out hair and go for it. 

Now I get to help give families peace of mind when they feel confused and uncertain. I am proud to help Lice Happens dispel old myths and to empower people with information… and hair combing!

BECCA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey

What I love most about being a head lice treatment specialist for Lice Happens is meeting new families and having the ability and privilege to solve a problem that has caused those families much distress.

LIZ
Administrative Scheduling Coordinator

I am so glad to have the opportunity to work for Lice Happens! Throughout my time so far, I have learned so much, not only about lice and how they operate but also about the joys of helping others in their struggles with the little buggers. I never thought I would spend time thinking about lice every day (and consequently calling a singular grain of rice a ‘rouse’ while cooking dinner), but I’m not mad about it!