The Truth Behind Eyelash Tinting (Eyelash Dye)

Updated and revised January 2017

Updated January 2015

 

“Permanent eyelash                       
and eyebrow tints and dyes have been known to cause serious eye injuries,
including blindness. There are no color additives approved by FDA for permanent dyeing
or tinting of eyelashes or eyebrows. FDA has an Import Alert in effect for eyelash and eyebrow
dyes containing coal tar colors.”

 

Because FDA does not approve of eyelash or brow tinting services or products with ammonia, the have been banned in the United States. Meaning, no one who is licensed or in the US may perform such services, or have such products available.

 

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They really do make everything, 

since Lash Tinting exists! 

Lash tinting and brow tinting are great for clients who are tired of consistently having to apply mascara or to pencil in brows, in order to maintain color to the lashes or brows.  With over 45 colors to choose from, (refectocil) color can last up to 6-8 weeks, depending how fast your lash cycle/brow cycle is. This is especially great for blonde clients, so you can actually see your lashes. Best part?
It's both top and bottom lashes that get colored! :)


There is a catch.
Some clients think that lash tinting is a substitute for eyeliner or for curlier, thicker, or fuller lashes.
This is NOT.
Some clients think that brow tinting is for penciling in eyebrows that have been missing. 
This is NOT.
You can only tint/dye the hairs, meaning, if you have spots that are missing, the color isn't going to hold on your skin. This applies to both lash and brow tinting. So if you want an eyeliner effect, or to not have to pencil in brows for missing spots, than think again.  

There are pros and cons to tinting, so let me elaborate.

PROS:  

• Color lasts up to 6-8 weeks for lash or brow tinting. 
• Be able to choose from over 45 colors to match or style. 
• Waterproof, color never runs
• Low maintenance
• Great for blondes of fair hair clients, be able to see your lashes and/or brows, or for clients who want a balance to their natural features.
•  No more coloring in brows to maintain color. Have smudge free brows, with color that never runs.

 

CONS:  

• Does not add thicker of fullness to lashes
• Does not curl lashes
• Does not add color to eye lids, for an appearance of eyeliner - Can not be on eyelids or skin. 
• Does not add color to skin to conceal missing or over plucked areas. 
• Color can fade depending on how often you shower or wash your face.

In some several states, such as Tennessee, New York, Oregon, and Massachusets, lash tinting is banned/illegal. 

In most states such as California, only LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS, are able to provide lash tinting and lash perming services. 

Not Esthetician.

Doesn't matter if the product is vegetable based, 

Peroxide is peroxide. 

A chemical is a chemical.

Chemicals such as color, can only be serviced by licensed cosmetologists because that's what we learned in school, estheticians, barbers, and nail techs did not. 

I've been seeing a lot of Lash Boutiques who are NOT licensed and ONLY certified, actually providing these services. Which is terrifying, considering that the state is not regulating efficiently. 

On Dr. Oz, where they question lash extensions and lash tinting, I witnessed someone applying color while the clients eyes are OPEN.

I couldn't believe my eyes to be truly honest. 

Color/chemicals such as lash tint, no matter how gentle, could cause irritation, damage, or even blindness, or other medical problems to the eyes, if the product made contact with the eye. 

This is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.

The color should always be off the skin and the eyes should ALWAYS be CLOSED.

Thus why you cannot have an "eyeliner" effect either.  

If you are interested in lash tinting or have any questions, Make sure to do your homework! 

Ask you provider if they are a licensed cosmetologist, what color line they use, and how the process/service works.

Have any questions reguarding lash tinting? 

ASK US!

Urbanlashspa@gmail.com or hollyatUrbanLashSpa@gmail.com