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Eyelash Extensions

Semi-Permanent Lash Extensions

Also known asEyelash Extension Adhesives (Glues)Eyelash Extension Fibers (Lashes)Mink lashes

Educational info only, not medical advice. Ask a qualified provider. Disclaimer · Terms

Individual fibers are meticulously bonded to natural lashes, enhancing length, volume, and curl for a fuller appearance.

Downtime: Same day
Sessions: Refills every 2–4 weeks
Pain: Low
Cost per visit: Price level 2 of 5
Results last: 2-4 weeks (before refills are needed)

Synthetic lashes glued one by one to your own, lasting several weeks.

Check first: Active eye infection.

Will it work for me?

Skin tone

Often used on tones I–VI.

IVery Light

IILight

IIIMedium

IVTan

VBrown

VIDeep

Often usedAsk first

General info, not a check of your own skin.

What people use it for

Tap one to see how it helps.

Skin types to ask about first

Oily or CongestedAsk first

Oily eyelids can make extensions fall out sooner. Ask about oil-free aftercare.

Sensitive or Redness-proneAsk first

Needs a gentle, barrier-safe plan and careful screening.

Breakout-proneAsk first

Active breakouts in the area may need to calm down first. Ask your provider.

Some people try this firstCheaper, same-day options. They cover or style. They don't treat.

For longer-looking lashes
- A lash curler, then mascara
- Replace mascara about every 3 months, or sooner if it dries out.
What it won't do: Less lift than a lash lift, and it's every day.
Source: FDA: Cosmetics shelf life

How do the brands differ?

In no special order. Ask which one they use, and why.

2 brands

Ask your provider

Which one do you use, and why that one for me?
What is the total price, and what does it include?
What side effects do you see most with it, and what do you do about them?

Before and after your visit

Plan it around your lifeMakeup, sun, workouts — see what fits around your treatment.

The visit

Duration: 1–2 hours
Total course: Ongoing, as desired.
Session interval: 2–4 weeks

What to expect, and what to avoid

Recovery

None; keep dry for 1–2 days

No makeup

4 hours

No sweat or heat

24-48 hours

Other aftercare

Don't touch, rub or press the area
No oil-based products on the area

Your provider may give you different timing.

Day by day

Before your visit: ask when to start
- Come with no eye makeup
- Remove contact lenses and eye makeup
Right after your visit
- No heavy sweating for 24–48 hours
- Don't wash or wet the area for 24–48 hours
- Avoid hard exercise, heat and heavy sweating for 24–48 hours
After your visit
- Brush lashes daily with a clean spoolie brush.
- Don't sleep on your face
- No oil-based products on the area
- Cleanse lashes gently with a lash-specific cleanser.
- Don't touch, rub or press the area
- Recovery from the application involves avoiding water and oil-based products for the initial 24-48 hours. Recovery from complications requires medical intervention, such as anti-inflammatory drops, antibiotics for infections, or surgical removal of embedded fibers.

Side effects, and who should wait

Who may want to think twice

Active eye infection
Blepharitis or uncontrolled ocular allergy
Known adhesive allergy
Recent eye surgery unless cleared
Severe dry eye

Possible side effects

Common

Allergic blepharitis (eyelid inflammation)
Contact dermatitis (skin irritation)
Toxic conjunctivitis (eye inflammation)
Itching, redness, pain, burning sensations in the eyes
Eyelid swelling
Dry eye symptoms
Reduced tear break-up time (TBUT)
Meibomian gland abnormalities
Natural lash damage (fracture, breakage, temporary loss)

Less common

Bacterial keratitis and other microbial infections
Lagophthalmos (incomplete eyelid closure during sleep)
Fibers getting stuck under the eye tissue, requiring surgical removal
Calcification of the lash base causing corneal scratching
Permanent natural lash loss
Systemic allergic reactions (asthma, allergic rhinitis)

Your own risks may differ. Ask a qualified provider.

How it works, and common myths

Synthetic or natural fibers are individually adhered to natural eyelashes using a specialized, semi-permanent adhesive.

A little more technical

Artificial lash fibers are bonded to natural eyelashes using cyanoacrylate-based adhesives, enhancing length and volume.

Material: Synthetic Mink or Silk; Uses ultra-lightweight, tapered synthetic fibers designed to perfectly mimic the weight and curvature of a natural human eyelash.
Delivery method: Individual Isolation; A technician uses medical-grade cyanoacrylate adhesive to glue one single extension to one single natural lash, preventing damage or clumping.
Common device / product names: Eyelash Extension Adhesives (Glues) · Eyelash Extension Fibers (Lashes)
Clinical descriptor: Semi-Permanent Lash Extensions