Larada Sciences

What Larada Sciences does

Larada Sciences, Inc., headquartered in Murray, Utah, is a privately held medical-device and consumer-services company founded in 2006 to commercialize the AirAllé (formerly LouseBuster) heated-air lice-treatment technology invented by Dr. Dale Clayton and colleagues at the University of Utah. The company's core product is an FDA 510(k)-cleared Class II medical device that dehydrates and kills head lice and eggs through controlled heated air; clinical studies on more than 500 subjects report 99.2% efficacy against lice eggs in a single one-hour session. Larada distributes this technology through two primary brands: the consumer-facing Lice Clinics of America franchise network and the OneCure at-home heated-air kit.

Name

Larada Sciences

Legal name

Larada Sciences, Inc.

Website

https://liceclinicsofamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Larada Sciences, Inc., d.b.a. Lice Clinics of America, operates the largest global franchise network of professional head lice removal clinics (200+ locations across 15 countries) using its FDA-cleared AirAllé heated-air device, and sells the OneCure at-home treatment kit and preventive products to families of school-aged children.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Murray

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Professional Lice Treatment Services: Revenue generated from professional in-clinic lice treatment services performed at franchisee-operated clinics using the FDA-cleared AirAllé device. Treatments are one-time service appointments lasting approximately one hour.
2. Franchise Fees and Royalties: Franchise sales revenue from individuals who purchase franchise rights to open Lice Clinics of America locations. Franchise sales phone: (855) 997-4499. Ongoing royalties from franchisees operating clinics.
3. Head Lice Prevention Products: Sale of head lice prevention products including preventive spray, detangling spray, shampoo, conditioner, and rosemary spray. Products are available at local clinics or through the online store at store.liceclinicsofamerica.com.
4. OneCure Home Treatment Kit: Sale of the OneCure heated-air device kit for home use. Includes the device, single-use tips, applicator, gel, and lice comb. Sold at retail or directly through Lice Clinics of America.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Larada Sciences, operating as Lice Clinics of America, runs a global franchise network of 200+ professional head lice treatment clinics across 15 countries using its proprietary FDA-cleared AirAllé heated-air medical device. The company also sells the OneCure at-home heated-air treatment kit and a full line of head lice prevention products (sprays, shampoos, conditioners) directly to consumers through clinics and an e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

Larada Sciences operates through two primary brands: Lice Clinics of America (professional clinic network) and OneCure (at-home treatment). The core offering is the FDA-cleared AirAllé® heated-air device technology, which delivers controlled heated air to dehydrate and eliminate head lice and eggs in a single one-hour treatment. The company offers professional in-clinic treatment services through a franchise network of 200+ clinics across 15 countries, as well as the OneCure™ at-home heated-air device kit for DIY lice removal. Supporting offerings include head lice screening services, a full line of prevention products (sprays, shampoos, conditioners), and community education programs (Schools Without Lice, Camps Without Lice). The business model combines clinic-based services with consumer product sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OneCure: At-home lice treatment kit using heated-air technology with single-use tips, liquid gel applicator, and metal lice comb.

Products and services

• AirAllé Device FDA-cleared Class II medical device that kills head lice and eggs (nits) through dehydration using controlled heated air in approximately one hour. Clinical studies on over 500 people demonstrated safety and efficacy with 99.2% effectiveness in killing lice eggs. Exclusively used at Lice Clinics of America clinics worldwide.
• Professional Head Lice Treatment Services In-clinic head lice removal and treatment services performed by certified technicians using the AirAllé device. Treatment includes head screening, FDA-cleared heated-air treatment, and post-treatment comb-out. Guaranteed lice-free result in single one-hour visit with 90-day retreatment guarantee.
• OneCure Heated-Air Lice Treatment Kit At-home heated-air lice treatment device kit for DIY lice removal. Includes the OneCure heated-air device, single-use tips, liquid gel applicator, liquid gel, and metal lice comb. Device automatically shuts off after 45 minutes per session. FDA-cleared for non-commercial home use only.
• Head Lice Screening Services Professional scalp and hair checks to determine whether lice or nits are present. Available as standalone service before treatment commitment or for confirming infestation status at clinic locations.
• Head Lice Prevention Products Line Full line of head lice prevention products including preventive spray, preventive shampoo, preventive conditioner, detangling spray, and rosemary spray. Clinic-strength formulations available at local clinics or online at store.liceclinicsofamerica.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.2% efficacy rate in killing lice eggs in a single one-hour treatment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hair Fairies: The original professional lice removal salon chain in the U.S., offering in-clinic head lice treatment services. Directly comparable to Lice Clinics of America in service model, customer base (families with school-aged children), and unit-level economics.
• Lice Lifters: Operates a network of professional lice removal clinics using a non-toxic treatment approach, with locations across multiple U.S. states. Direct competitor in the professional in-clinic lice treatment category with similar service offerings and customer base.
• Fresh Heads Lice Removal: Professional head lice removal clinic chain operating in multiple U.S. markets with certified technicians and a single-visit treatment promise. Directly comparable in service model, treatment philosophy, and target customer segment.
• LiceDoctors: In-home and in-clinic professional lice treatment service operating across 40+ U.S. states. Directly comparable as a professional lice removal service targeting the same family demographic, differentiated by mobile/concierge delivery model.
• The MIH Group: A former Lice Clinics of America franchisee that now operates competing lice treatment clinics after its franchise agreement expired. Direct competitor emerging from the same franchise system and using comparable treatment protocols.
• Lice Happens: Mobile professional lice removal service offering in-home head lice treatment by trained technicians. Direct peer in the professional lice treatment category serving the same family demographic, differentiated by mobile delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Nix (Prestige Consumer Healthcare): Market-leading over-the-counter lice treatment brand owned by Prestige Consumer Healthcare. Competes in the same head lice treatment category via retail pharmacy distribution at significantly lower price points; represents the primary DIY alternative to clinic services.
• RID (Bayer): Established over-the-counter lice treatment brand owned by Bayer. Competes in the same lice treatment category via mass retail distribution; represents a primary low-cost alternative to the AirAllé clinic treatment.

Regional players

• Rocky Mountain Lice Removal: Regional professional lice removal service in the Mountain West U.S., offering in-clinic and mobile treatments. Comparable in service model and customer base but operates in a more limited geographic territory.

Emerging players

• Kleen Green: Naturally-formulated lice treatment and prevention product brand. Comparable in addressing the same lice treatment consumer need with a non-toxic positioning, focused on the retail/DIY segment of the market rather than professional clinic services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/liceclinicssofamerica
• Facebookfacebook.com/liceclinicsofamerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/larada-sciences-inc
• TikToktiktok.com/@liceclinicsofamerica

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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