Xtreme Lashes®
Eye Lash Extensions Health & Safety FAQ’s

• Is the product FDA approved? Is it safe?
• Do Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions damage the natural lashes?
• Is there anyone who should not have Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions applied?
• How do other lash enhancement options compare with Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions?

Is the product FDA approved? Is it safe?

At this time, the FDA does not regulate Eyelash Extensions since they are solely applied to the lashes and do not touch the skin.

The primary ingredient in all three of our exclusive HP Eyelash Extension Adhesives is the same ingredient used by plastic surgeons in the U.S. for suture-less wound closure (to close skin wounds without stitches). 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 lashes, eyes and eyelids. Do not trust your eyes to just any technician. To find a Certified Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions Stylist in your area, refer to the Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions  If are unable to locate a nearby Lash Stylist, ask your local salon operator to give us a call and we will be more than happy to provide them with the high quality training and products they need to bring this service to your area.

Do Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions damage natural lashes?

Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions cause no damage to the natural lashes. Our adhesives have been developed to exacting specifications. Our top priority was ensuring a thoroughly safe product so we chose to follow the standards set by the US Medical Industry and top US Surgeons. The main ingredient in all of our adhesives is the same ingredient used for suture-less wound closure. These adhesives are the perfect blend of safety, longevity, flexibility and strength.

Xtreme Lashes® strongly believes that eyelash extensions are best applied by individuals who are already trained in areas like sanitation, safety and health issues. Therefore, we sell exclusively to individuals who have previously received training in a health or beauty field, such as cosmetology, esthetics or nursing. In addition, we require these trained professionals to attend and successfully complete our hands-on training program in order to purchase any of the professional products or tools we offer. After the initial Level 1 Training Program, individuals must attend a Certification Training Program to be evaluated on their application techniques in order to become certified by Xtreme Lashes®.

Is there anyone who cannot or should not have Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions applied?

Because Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions are applied to existing natural lashes an individual must have some natural lashes for the procedure. Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions should not, and in many cases cannot, be applied to clients who have alopecia, are undergoing chemotherapy, or those who suffer from Trichotillomania, unless and until the individual has received effective treatment and normal lash growth has resumed.

Cancer/Chemotherapy Recovery: Cancer patients can begin having Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions applied once chemo has completed and lashes are beginning to grow-in again. During this initial growth stage the lashes are weaker and thinner than they originally were. Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions Thin (.10mm) lashes can be applied during this stage to thicken the lash line without causing stress to these weakened lashes. As stronger lashes start to grow, Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions Thick (.15mm) lashes can added for more fullness. For cancer patients whose lashes are growing back sporadically, Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions Stylists can use special techniques to compensate for any gaps.

Alopecia: Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions should only be applied once lash growth has resumed. As with Cancer recovery patients, special techniques can be used to add additional fullness during the regrowth period and to compensate for any gaps.

Trichotillomania: Individuals with Trichotillomania (an impulse disorder characterized by the urge to pull eyelashes and other hair out) do not make good candidates for Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions unless and until they have received effective treatment. Extensions may provide a stronger urge for these individuals to pull at their lashes if they are not undergoing treatment.

Skin Sensitivity: Although our adhesives are developed to be safe for use on the skin, Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions are never applied to the skin, therefore allergic reactions due to contact with our adhesives are rare. Individuals with allergies to other cosmetics or fragrances may experience some sensitivity to ingredients in some of the other materials used to apply Xtreme Lashes® Eye Lash Extensions such as our Lint-Free Gel Patches. We recommend those with known sensitivities undergo a patch test on the Gel Patches prior to application. If necessary, Lash Stylists can apply medical tape under the eyes during the procedure instead.

How do other lash enhancement options compare with Xtreme Lashes® 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 Xtreme Lashes® 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 Xtreme Lashes® Eyelash Extensions and not flares or ‘individuals.’