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Lash extensions covers classic, volume and hybrid application techniques, along with the fibres, adhesives and aftercare that salons stock and clients maintain.
Poland: Extending Your Lashes? You're Most Likely Funding Botox
Researchers at the N. Pirogov National Medical University presented data at the ESCR Congress linking frequent eyelash extension use to Meibomian gland dysfunction and Demodex mite infestation. This highlights the critical need for strict hygiene protocols and client education to prevent ocular surface issues in the lash industry.
Why Your Eyelash Extensions May Promote Mite Proliferation and Irritate Your Eyes
A study presented at the ESCRS congress in London links eyelash extensions to mite proliferation and ocular irritation in young women. This finding highlights the need for stricter hygiene standards and professional training to protect client eye health in the lash industry.
Unexpected effect of eyelash extensions: Study detects mites in nearly all analyzed users
A study presented at the ESCRS congress in London found mites in nearly all analyzed eyelash extension users and high rates of Meibomian gland dysfunction. This highlights the need for stricter hygiene protocols and client education to mitigate eye health risks in the lash industry.
The Aftermath of False Eyelashes: Mites on the Skin, Eye Irritation, and Lacrimal Duct Closure
A recent study presented at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Congress links eyelash extensions to Demodex mite overpopulation and subsequent eye irritation. This highlights the critical need for strict hygiene protocols and consumer education to prevent allergic reactions and long-term ocular damage in the lash industry.
Fake Eyelashes and Mites: What Really Happens to Eye Health
A study presented at the ESCRS congress detected Demodex mites in 24 of 25 regular eyelash extension users, highlighting a potential link between lash procedures and ocular surface issues. This finding is critical for salon operators and brand owners to understand the health implications of their services and to implement proper hygiene and aftercare protocols.
Japan: Avance Launches Two New Lash Care Products Inspired by Professional Insights
Avance is launching a clump-style lash base and a dedicated remover on September 4, 2026, after testing prototypes with 15 professionals. This matters to buyers and operators because the products are formulated to work with lash extensions and cyanoacrylate adhesives, addressing a specific need in the eye-beauty routine.