Health and Safety FAQs

Is the product FDA approved? Is it safe?

Currently the FDA is not regulating eyelash extensions because the eyelash extensions are applied to the natural eyelash hairs and do not touch the skin. The primary ingredient in our Luscious Lashes glue is the same ingredient used by plastic surgeons in the U.S. for suture-less wound closure. The application process is pain-free and relaxing. In fact, many clients fall asleep during the procedure. However, improper application by an unqualified technician can cause damage to your eyes and lashes. Do not trust your eyes to just anyone.

How do other lash enhancement options compare with Eye Lash Extensions?
There are several other methods for enhancing lashes available today. Be sure you read the following information to make an informed decision.

False Strip Lashes
Traditional false lashes are made up of numerous human or synthetic eyelashes attached together in one pre-made strip. Strips are adhered with a temporary adhesive on the skin above the upper lash line.

Although readily available and relatively easy to use, strips are the least natural-looking and possibly most damaging of the eyelash enhancement options. They should not be applied frequently or worn long term. Doing so can lead to infections, blocked glands, premature lash loss and even permanent lash baldness due to follicle damage from the adhesives. The adhesives used can also loosen from perspiration or contact with water causing potentially embarrassing situations.

Flares or Lash Clusters (Occasionally misrepresented as lash extensions)
Cluster lashes, or flares, typically consist of groups of 5-8 blunt-end lashes knotted together. They can be applied either directly to the skin (between natural lashes) or on top of a grouping of existing lashes.

They are more natural in appearance than strips but carry many of the same concerns (the same skin adhesives are used when attaching to the eyelid) as well as a few additional ones. Several natural lashes are typically glued together to support the weight of a single flare. If left in place for a period of time, this will cause faster growing natural lashes to prematurely pull out slower growing lashes from the root because they are adhered together. This can result in permanent damage and lash baldness if done repeatedly.

*If you book an appointment for Eyelash Extensions make sure you are getting single synthetic Eyelash Extensions and not flares or ‘individuals.’

Individuals (Often misrepresented as lash extensions)
‘Individuals’ are synthetic lashes that are stacked one on top of the other and attached at the base, often with a knot to allow for fast and easy adhesion. Typically there are three lashes in each grouping with the longest on the bottom and the shortest on the top. Like flares, individuals can be attached to either the skin, if they are knotted, or the natural lashes.

Individuals have the same concerns as clusters or flares (see above) with regards to weight when applied to the lashes and skin irritation when applied directly to the eyelid.

*If you book an appointment for Eyelash Extensions make sure you are getting single synthetic Eyelash Extensions and not flares or ‘individuals.’

Can I be allergic to Eyelash Extensions?

Most people are not allergic to Eyelash Extensions but some do have a sensitivity to the adhesive used in the procedure. About 1 out of 20 people will experience an allergic reaction following the extension procedure. As a rule if you have been allergic to acrylic fingernails or nail polish in the past, sadly, Eyelash Extensions are not for you.

Also, people with certain eye conditions, those within a year of a Lasik procedure and within two months of tattooed eye makeup appointments are not good candidates for Eyelash Extensions.

What Do I Do if I Want Them Removed?

As the natural lashes cycle out and shed, Lash Extensions will shed with them. However, if necessary, Lash Extensions can be professionally removed by a Lash Stylist using specially formulated adhesive remover. The removal process normally takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes for a full set. Never try to remove Eyelash Extensions on your own. Damage can be caused by pulling the extensions off with the natural lash, removing the natural lash before it is ready to shed.