healthy kids Little Bugs, Big Problem

Local biz Rapunzel’s Lice Boutique delivers results

By Kim Krieger

While lice may be tiny, they are often the cause of big headaches for parents dealing with these pesky bugs. Hearing your child say, “my head itches” often causes parents to panic and start scratching their own scalps as they consider what steps to take next.

For nearly ten years, Rapunzel’s Lice Boutique in Toledo has been helping families who desperately want to get rid of the annoying little lice. At this professional lice treatment facility, trained technicians use an FDA-cleared medical device to kill lice and eggs in a single treatment.

Lice – more common than you’d think

According to the CDC, nearly 6 to 12 million lice infestations occur each year in the United States among children 3 to 11 years of age.

Head lice are not a sign of dirty hair or poor hygiene. They do not jump, swim, or fly and cannot infest an environment. The primary way that lice are spread is from head-to-head contact. Symptoms of lice include intense itching on the scalp and the sensation of something crawling or moving in the hair. If you’ve been near someone with lice or are experiencing these symptoms, it’s time to get checked and treated, if necessary.

Local treatment facility

Rapunzel’s was founded in 2008 by Sarah Casello-Rees as a small mobile operation. As the business grew, the first storefront location was opened in Michigan in 2009. Phil Brechting and his business partner purchased the business from Sarah and now operate lice removal clinics in Michigan, Ohio and Florida.

Treatment for head lice

If head lice are suspected, it is recommended that every member of the family be checked. It is also important to notify your child’s school or daycare, friends and anyone who has been in close contact with your child.

“We recommend that all family members come in to get screened and treated if needed,” shared Phil Brechting, owner of Rapunzel’s Hair Boutique. “Our treat-