Over the last ten years there has been a lot of new services that have surfaced. Lash lifts (perms) and brow lamination are a few to name. And with popularity comes demand. However, professionals need to make sure that before they jump ship and dive into the deep end that they are
researching and responsible to know if they are even qualified to offer services such as these. And for clients, I hope they are doing their research by choosing the properly licensed professional. A lot of services such as lash and brow tinting often get swept under the rug, and are often performed by more than just licensed cosmetologist which is illegal in most states that are regulated and do not have the service banned.
Brow Lamination
As a licensed cosmetologist myself, I can’t help but feel irritated. I specifically went to school to become a licensed cosmetologist by learning how to handle and how to safely use chemicals such as tinting, perm solution, etc. and more than half of the time, I see only license estheticians offering the services, though they are not licensed to do so. Either they are unaware, or just straight up negligent of the laws.
I realize part of the problem is also retail and brands. Some brands that sell products for these services will sell to those who are not licensed. Whether it’s right or wrong, I find that this is a powder keg of a chemical catastrophe that gives the service and licensed professionals a bad reputation. It’s just waiting to happen. We can also thank YouTube for tutorials for the "training" aspect. It's disturbing, because I'm sure these same people aren't aware that tinting and perm solution combined can be combustable. Yet again, that's something you learn in cosmetology.
Each state is different, so to whoever is reading this, it is vital for you to do your own research on your state (or country) regulations.
In the state of California,
Eyelash extension services are regulated to license estheticians in cosmetologist only.
Lash lift or lash perming is only regulated to cosmetologist only.
There is currently no written regulation on brow lamination. However, brow lamination and lash perms or lash lifts are the same ingredients, therefore it will fall under the same category. Only licensed cosmetologist should be handling brow lamination.
You can find the regulation here:
https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/forms_pubs/ib_lashbrowserv.pdf
My personal opinion, the eyelash extensions industry and these other services mentioned to me are equivalent to "the Wild West." I know it sounds ridiculous, however there's no crackdowns, just because your licensed doesn't mean that people know how to do the services, these services are not taught and in most states are not part of any beauty school curriculum, etc. Thus, why certifications on top of a license is important. (Not just one or the other.) Until the rest of the country follows Texas' example, I hope professionals get the education and proper licensing and certification, and for clients I hope you do your homework. ❤️
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