Cosmetologists and estheticians are licensed and regulated in California by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Board). The Board works to ensure that cosmetologists and estheticians follow State law and established infection control standards.

For questions, comments, or complaints, contact the Board. WHAT ARE EYELASH EXTENSIONS? Board of BarBering and Cosmetology WHO SHOULD BE APPLYING 2420 del Paso road, suite 100 Synthetic, silk, or mink eyelashes are applied EYELASH EXTENSIONS? saCramento, Ca 95834 one at a time using specially formulated semi- Only licensed cosmetologists or estheticians www.barbercosmo.ca.gov permanent glue for the purpose of creating should be applying lashes. Make sure your 800-952-5210 the appearance of longer, thicker eyelashes technician is licensed with the California (or “lashes”). applying a full set of lashes State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. takes about two hours. the lash extension the Cosmetology or esthetic License should eventually sheds just as your natural lashes be posted in plain view at the technician’s do or can be maintained with touch-ups about primary workstation. if you do not see the every three to four weeks. license, ask. if the technician does not have “the Federal Drug administration considers the required licensure, leave. eye safety is lash extensions and their adhesives to be too important to risk. cosmetic products; as such they must adhere Here are some tips consumers can keep in Eyelash to the safety and labeling requirements for mind when receiving lash extensions. cosmetics.” Extensions http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/Products Ingredients/Products/ucm137241.htm Sa F e t y ti p S

16_032 (03/16) WHILE AT THE SALON WHEN TO BE CAUTIOUS DURING THE SERVICE • � Look around to see if the salon is clean, free Remember eyelids are delicate, and an allergic • � Keep your eye closed during the application. REmEmBER—if you See Something not quite right, Say Something, of trash, and set up with clean, sanitized tools. reaction, irritation, or other injury in the eye • � your lower lashes should be covered to first to your technician and then • � Make sure your cosmetologist or esthetician area can be particularly troublesome. always prevent contact with the upper lashes to the salon owner. if there is no has their license displayed at his/her check the ingredients before using eyelash during application. � resolution, Say Something to the workstation. adhesive. ask what type of adhesive is used. ask the technician to use a formaldehyde-free • � your upper eyelid should be covered for Board by calling 800-952-5210 • � your technician should wash his/her hands adhesive.* Most lash extensions are applied to protection during application. � or by filing a complaint online at before serving you. if they don’t, ask the existing natural lashes and an individual must • � Lash extensions should be placed close to www.BreEZe.ca.gov. technician to do so. have some natural lashes for the procedure to the hair root and not ever touch the skin. � Let’s work together for a safe, • � all clean, disinfectable tools should come be effective. in most cases, lashes should not healthy salon experience. from a clean, closed container that is labeled be applied to individuals who: AFTER THE SERVICE “CLeaN.” ask what disinfection procedures ensuring the health and safety of • � Have alopecia. it is important to remember the application of your technician is using. you have the right California consumers by promoting • � are undergoing chemotherapy and/or lash extensions can have unfavorable results, to know. ethical standards and by enforcing radiation. including but not limited to: allergic reaction, the laws of the barbering and • � Disposable items such as cotton balls/pads, irritation, burning, redness, and soreness. Do • � Suffer from a condition called beauty industry. sponges, mascara wands, and Q-tips should your part in keeping your eyes safe: be immediately thrown away after use. trichotillomania (a disorder characterized by the urge to pull out eyelashes or other hair). • � Do not get your lashes wet for 24 to 48 • your treatment table should be covered with � hours after application. this includes a clean towel or a sheet of new treatment avoiding workouts, steam rooms, or hot table paper. DO NOT GET EYELASH EXTENSIONS: yoga. the adhesive may reactivate and • � if your eye or eyelid is irritated, inflamed, cause the lashes to stick together. � infected, or you have open wounds. � • � Resist the urge to pull at the lashes. pulling, • � if you are allergic to latex or any of the picking, or touching the lashes could damage ingredients contained in the lash adhesive. your natural lashes, not to mention spread if you are unsure, ask the technician to bacteria to your eye area. perform a patch test (a procedure in which • Do not use moisture-rich products around the technician will apply a small amount � your lashes. Shampoos, conditioners, or of the adhesive to a part of your skin, wait oil-based products will eventually loosen the 24 hours, and observe the area for allergic adhesive bond. Keep your head tilted back *Formaldehyde is known to be hazardous reaction). when washing your hair to help avoid getting to human health (https://www.osha.gov/ • � the technician is trying to use nail glue the lashes wet or exposed to these products. SLTC/formaldehyde/hazards.html). on your lashes. if this occurs, leave the establishment immediately and seek out a reputable technician.