Larger Than Lice Academy® Certification Program
How to Start a Lice Removal Business in 90 Days — Even With No Experience
Ready to start a profitable service business with low start-up costs and high demand?
The lice removal industry is a billion-dollar market that many people overlook. With the right strategy, systems, and approach, you can build a business that grows steadily and brings in reliable income over time.
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$45K
Average profit earned by top graduates within three months.
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5 Visits
Average number of client visits needed to recoup the full investment.
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90 Days
Average time from enrollment to launching a lice business.
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$500–$1,500
Average per-family session rates that graduates charge.
Eliana E. Ortega | Founder of Larger Than Lice Academy®
12+ years of hands-on expertise in the lice removal business — from treating her first client in New York City to building a trusted service serving NY, NJ, and CT's most affluent families
Multiple six-figure business owner who turned an overlooked industry into a thriving, scalable, recession-resistant business
Creator of the trademarked Larger Than Lice® Technique for Lice and Nit Removal — providing a faster, gentler, and more effective solution than existing market treatments
Alumna of Dan Lok's elite masterminds and Tony Robbins's high-performance events— trained by the same mentors shaping today's top 1% of entrepreneurs
Published author of "Let's Talk Lice"— the go-to educational book demystifying lice for parents, schools, and lice removal professionals alike
Recognized as the #1 Latina lice expert in New York City and a sought-after authority for private schools, summer camps, and high-net-worth families
Mentor to a growing community of graduates launching thriving lice removal businesses across Texas, California, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and beyond — with many earning a full return on investment in as few as five clients
The Founder Story:
From underpaid and unfulfilled… to building a multiple six-figure empire in a hidden industry that almost nobody knew existed.
More than 12 years ago, Eliana E. Ortega was working for a lice removal company in New York City when she had the realization that changed everything: the thousands of dollars she was earning for someone else could be hers. So she bet on herself, invested in her own education, and built Larger Than Lice® — now one of the premier in-home lice removal services in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut — from the ground up.
The path wasn't easy. Eliana made every costly mistake, spent months piecing the business together alone, and tested every lice removal method she could find. The result? Her own trademarked method — The Larger Than Lice® Technique of Cutting-Edge Lice and Nit Removal® — has proven faster, gentler, and more effective than any other technique on the market.
Today, Eliana is recognized as NYC's #1 Latina lice expert, a trusted authority for high-net-worth families and private schools, and a sought-after mentor for entrepreneurs nationwide. She has packaged every hard-won lesson, system, and strategy into the Larger Than Lice Academy®— a step-by-step certification program that lets ambitious entrepreneurs launch their own profitable lice removal business without the painful trial-and-error, wasted thousands, or sleepless nights she went through alone.
Her mission is simple: help driven entrepreneurs claim financial freedom in an untapped industry — and skip the decade of mistakes it took her to get there.
You Don't Need Another "Saturated" Business Idea
Most aspiring entrepreneurs fail for the same reason: they pour their time, money, and energy into overcrowded industries where they're forced to fight for scraps against established competitors.
Meanwhile, 6 to 12 million families deal with lice every year — and they are actively searching for a trusted expert they can call right now. Pediatricians don't offer it. Most cities don't have a single premium provider. Google searches for "lice removal near me" go unanswered in market after market. That's not saturation. That's a wide-open opportunity hiding in plain sight.
While everyone else is competing for the same crowded space, you could be the only professional lice removal expert in your city — the one every panicked parent, private school, and summer camp refers to first. That is how real, sustainable, premium-priced businesses are built: not by joining the crowd, but by owning an untapped market before anyone else does.
Where Market Demand Meets Your Business Opportunity
What Families Are Searching For
Immediate, same-day lice removal help — panicked parents need solutions today, not next week.
Discreet, in-home service that protects their privacy and spares their child the embarrassment of a salon visit.
Professional, guaranteed results backed by expertise they can't get from an over-the-counter kit.
A certified lice removal expert who is calm, trusted, and knows exactly what to do.
Your Untapped Business Opportunity
Premium pricing power: $500–$1,500+ per client — with top providers earning even more per family.
Low competition in nearly every U.S. city — most markets have zero premium lice removal providers.
Built-in recurring referrals from satisfied families, private schools, pediatricians, and summer camps.
Recession-resistant, year-round demand — lice don't care about the economy, the season, or the headlines.
A Recession-Resistant, High-Demand Service Business
This isn't just income. This is freedom, flexibility, and control over your life.
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6–12M
6 to 12 million lice cases per year in the U.S. alone — families actively searching for professional help (CDC)
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Low
Low competition nationwide — become the #1 trusted lice removal expert in your area
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$500–$1.5K+
$500 to $1,500 average in revenue per family — command premium pricing from day one
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High
High referral — one happy family turns into an entire network
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Why The Larger Than Lice Academy Works
Six Reasons Our Graduates Launch With Confidence
This isn't another generic business course. Every module was built specifically for the lice-removal industry — by someone who's lived it, not a coach repackaging advice from another field.
1. A Proprietary, Trademarked Technique
Master Eliana's trademarked Larger Than Lice Technique of Cutting-Edge Lice and Nit Removal® — refined over 12+ years to work faster, gentler, and more effectively than anything else on the market.
2. A Clear 90-Day Launch Timeline
Commit 12 hours a week, and you'll be seeing paying clients within 90 days. No ambiguity. No guesswork. No figuring it out alone.
3. A Premium Client Acquisition Playbook
Learn how to attract high-income families, private school networks, and pediatrician referrals — building word-of-mouth systems that keep your calendar full at premium rates.
4. Done-For-You Legal & Business Templates
Attorney-reviewed contracts, client agreements, outreach scripts, and the complete Lice Expert Manual — everything you need to launch as a polished, professional business from day one.
5. Official Certification Upon Graduation
Walk away a Certified Head Lice Expert® — a physical and digital diploma that instantly positions you as the go-to lice removal professional in your market.
6. Full ROI After A Few Client Visits
Graduates consistently report recovering their investment within their first month. At $500–$1,500 per session, the math works fast — most new lice professionals recoup their Academy investment after serving approximately 5 clients.
Real Business Owners Results trained at Larger Than Lice Academy.
Their Words. Their Businesses. Their Proof.
These aren't paid endorsements or polished marketing stories. These are real Larger Than Lice Academy graduates — real people who committed to the program, put in the work, and built profitable lice removal businesses they are genuinely proud to call their own.
From launching a six-figure company in under 90 days to earning a full return on investment after just a handful of clients, every result below is documented, verifiable, and earned — the kind of outcome that only comes from a proven system combined with real action.
“Although I had no prior experience working with hair, my husband and I earned US$37,000 in one month treating lice. The sky is the limit.”
Cinthya Chavez, member of Larger Than Lice Academy and a Certified Lice Expert in Woodbridge, NJ, since 2023.
“I got my ROI in the first 3 months. Eliana exceeded my expectations with the value she provided as my mentor.”
Adriana Marmol, VIP member of Larger Than Lice Academy and a Certified Lice Expert in Queens, NY, since 2024.
“Eliana shares all her knowledge and experience in a complete online course. Within the first 5 months after graduation. I was able to get my investment back.”
Zoraida Morillo, member of Larger Than Lice Academy and a Certified Lice Expert in Katy, TX, since 2022.
“I went from housekeeper to owning a business that changed my life. Eliana was extremely patient and taught me everything step by step.”
María Alvarado, member of Larger Than Lice Academy and a Certified Lice Expert in Redwood City, CA, since 2022.
“I was able to get my full return on investment by treating just FIVE families.”
Blanca Rincon, member of Larger Than Lice Academy and a Certified Lice Expert in Brooklyn, NY, since 2022.
Introducing: Larger Than Lice Academy®
The #1 Program to Start, Grow & Scale Your Lice Removal Business
Everything you need to launch, get clients fast, deliver premium services, and become the top lice removal expert in your area.
Your Step-by-Step Blueprint to Success
Phase 1: Set Yourself Up for Success
Business planning, market research, legal and financial foundations, branding, operations, and technology. You'll finish with a complete action plan for launching your business.
Phase 2: Client Acquisition — The Right Way, Consistently
Attract high-paying clients, earn referrals, set premium pricing, and build a pipeline that doesn't depend on luck or ads.
Phase 3: Everything About Lice — Facts, Technique & Treatment
A complete deep-dive: lice identification, myths vs. facts, the proprietary Larger Than Lice® Cutting-Edge Removal Technique, professional products and tools, and client aftercare protocols.
Phase 4: Interpersonal Skills & the Mindset of a #1 Expert
The psychology of premium client service, overcoming business challenges, marketing strategy — and the exact playbook behind how Eliana Ortega became NYC's #1 Lice Specialist.
Phase 5: Final Exam & Official Certification
Review, test, and graduate. Pass the exam and receive your official Certified Lice Specialist diploma — your credential to own your market.
The Academy Is Valued at Over $30,000
Every Tier Includes the Full Training Curriculum
Here's the cumulative value of everything you receive when you enroll:
Lice Removal Training & LTL® Technique Certification
All 5 phases of video training, tutorials, and practical skills.
1:1 Mentorship & Zoom Coaching with Eliana
Live coaching calls, video recordings, behind-the-scenes footage, plus social media and marketing guidance.
Attorney-Drafted Legal Document Suite
NDA, confidentiality agreements, consultant agreements, employee handbook, and more — ready to use from day one.
Done-For-You Outreach Scripts
Proven scripts for schools, homes, collaborators, and standing out from competitors.
BONUS: Let's Talk Lice by Eliana Ortega
Your business bible — strategies, techniques, and real success stories.
Are You Ready?
Here’s What You Get When You Say “Yes!” To The Larger Than Lice Academy
The Larger Than Lice Academy Certification Program Includes:
Certification as a professional lice removal expert after successful academy training completion
Lifetime access to 5 full disclosure phases that include videos and tutorials on how you can grow your own successful lice removal business and become the go to #1 lice removal expert in your area
Bonuses to help you reach your lice removal business goals faster
Special discountsfor lice treatment and prevention products that actually work and will satisfy your clients with the results they gain
Maximize your potential with the all-in-one Lice Expert Manual featuring quick reference and note-taking capabilities, highlighted essentials, organized templates (including client agreements, terms & conditions, lice clearance letter templates, and more), and a resourceful guide made for the new head lice business owner in mind.
The Larger Than Lice Academy provides you with all the necessary tools and all of the difficult to figure out knowledge that you need in order to start your very own successful business in the head lice removal industry.
You will have access to all the knowledge I have compiled together throughout my years of experience in this industry, resources, and guidance…
And you will have all the tools you need to transcend expectations with your very own detailed business plan that you will enact over time.
Enrollment optionsThree tiers. One decision. Your future.
All three tiers include the complete 5-phase curriculum and lifetime access to course materials. Choose the level of leverage that matches where you want to go.
Enrollment is limited each season. Tier 2 (Exclusive Access) accepts only 10 new members per season. Tier 3 (VIP) accepts only 3. Secure your spot before it closes.
Tier 1 — Best Value
$6,500
The complete self-paced certification program with lifetime access and ongoing support.
Lifetime access to all 5 phases of the Academy
30% off all LTL treatment products
Digital certificate upon graduation
3 months of Q&A platform support
Free copy of "Let's Talk Lice" book
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Tier 2 — Exclusive Access
$8,500
Personalized coaching, direct access to Eliana, and everything you need to accelerate your results.
Lifetime access to all 5 phases of the Academy
50% off all LTL treatment products
Physical + digital certificate
6 months of Q&A + email support from day one
3 one-on-one 75-minute Zoom calls with Eliana
Free "Let's Talk Lice" book + LTL Starter Kit
Limited to 10 members per season
Tier 3 — VIP Reserved Access
$10,500
The ultimate immersive experience — in-person training, lifetime support, and exclusive access to Eliana's clients.
Lifetime access to all 5 phases of the Academy
60% off all LTL treatment products
Physical + digital certificate
Lifetime Q&A + email + Telegram support (M–F)
6 one-on-one 75-minute Zoom calls with Eliana
VIP Training Day in New York City with Eliana
VIP Graduation Dinner in New York City
Complimentary LTL Expert Kit (shampoo, conditioner, spray, combs)
Physical LTL Academy binder with all essential PDFs
Client referrals for NYC metro graduates (hand-picked by Eliana)
Limited to 5 members per season — by application only
Funding options available through educational lending partners. No payment plans. All sales are final due to the digital nature of the program. Contact academy@largerthanlice.com with questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Once you purchase the Larger Than Lice Academy, you will receive an email to create your login and password. You will also be provided with immediate access to begin your academy journey.
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Enrolling into the Larger Than Lice Academy alone does not include direct access to Eliana. You are provided access to customer service support. If you choose to work closer with Eliana, you have the option to upgrade your Academy experience by enrolling into her direct access offer, The VIP Reserved Access Tier, if you are accepted. If you wish to have direct access to Eliana Ortega you would have to apply to be considered for enrollment. If you wish to be considered, you may APPLY HERE and Eliana’s team will reach out to you if your application has been approved for formal interview.
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You will have lifetime access to the academy as long as you are in good standing with the academy.
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If you are ready to put in the work and go all in on your head lice removal business and the content in the Larger Than Lice Academy, then no prior lice or business experience is necessary.
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Once you complete registration for the academy you can join the private digital community and you will receive access to the academy. There are 5 total Phases and they are 100% online. Once you have completed the whole academy you will be able to sit for the final exam. Once you pass the exam, you will receive your Certified Head Lice Expert Diploma as a graduate of the academy. After that, you can get to work!
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All the information provided in the academy has been designed to teach you how to apply this information within the United States. However, lice exist everywhere and your diploma is valid worldwide. The difference is, in some countries you need additional licenses from your government in order to do lice removal treatments, so please make sure to research your own national and local requirements as these are not covered in the Larger Than Lice Academy.
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If you are making an investment into the Larger Than Lice Academy then you are making a promise to yourself to complete the Larger Than Lice Academy journey. This is why we specifically state who this academy is for. Also, due to the digital nature of this course, there are no refunds and all sales are final.
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The Larger Than Lice Academy is available in English and in Spanish.
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As soon as you complete registration you will receive confirmation via email and information to complete your login to access the course materials immediately.
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If you spend about 12 hours per week, in 12 weeks or three months, you will have your company ready to start visiting clients.
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If you need help, you will be able to contact the Support Team and they will be more than happy to help you. The support team will get back to you within 72 hours, unless you are a member in the VIP Reserved Access Tier, then you will receive an answer within 24 hours.
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There are no payment plans available. However, we do work with a funding company that may provide you with a loan for educational purposes if you meet their requirements. Details are available upon inquiry.
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Eliana Ortega is not available for in person meetings unless you are enrolled as a VIP Reserved Access Tier Mentees. If you would like to be considered for the VIP Reserved Access Tier, you may submit an application for consideration and APPLY HERE.
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Please refer to the “The Larger Than Lice Academy Is For YOU If...” section on this web page for clarification and to learn more.
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At the end of Phase 5 of The Larger Than Lice Academy, you will be eligible to complete a practical and theoretical test on the content included in the Academy. If you pass, then it’s graduation time and a great opportunity to celebrate your achievement!
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If you still have questions about The Larger Than Lice Academy that were not already answered on this page, then you may contact the Support Team at academy@largerthanlice.com
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It is not guaranteed that enrollment will always be available for the Larger Than Lice Academy. If this is something that you wish to pursue, it is encouraged to get started now. Eliana Ortega has the right to close enrollment into the Larger Than Lice Academy at any time in order to ensure quality customer support. Enrollment into Tier 2 Exclusive Access is limited to 10 new members per month per season. Seasons include winter, spring, and fall. Enrollments into Tier 2 Exclusive Access are not available during the summer months. Enrollment into Tier 3 VIP Reserved Access is limited to 5 new members per season. Seasons also include winter, spring, and fall. Enrollments into Tier 3 VIP Reserved Access are not available during the summer months due to time limitations. Enrollment into Tier 1 Best Value Access is open year round, however the investment may increase in the future. Therefore, if you wish to enroll into any of The Larger Than Lice Academy tiers, it is recommended for you to do so now.
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Ongoing support is available only to successful graduates at an additional investment. The option is presented to graduates after successful completion of The Academy. Details are available upon request.
Are You Ready To Become The #1 Lice Expert In Your City?
The Larger Than Lice Academy has been completely redesigned from the ground up, including a combined 9 years of professional experience and expert advice, to provide you with the best certification and video training experience possible. When you enroll, you will get everything you need to launch your head lice removal business and achieve your goals faster.