Lash & Brow Artistry

Lash tinting applies a professional color product to natural eyelashes to make them appear darker and more defined. It does not lengthen lashes, add synthetic fibers or permanently change lash growth.

The visible effect commonly lasts several weeks and gradually fades as lashes shed and are cleansed. Oil exposure, swimming, sun, growth cycle and product selection can affect longevity.

In the United States, the FDA warns that permanent eyelash and eyebrow tints and dyes have caused serious eye injuries. Silver nitrate is the only color additive the FDA has provided for professional-use eyebrow/eyelash coloring under specific concentration, formulation, age and contact-time restrictions. Product ingredients and current law must be verified before service.

A patch test can help identify delayed skin allergy, but it cannot guarantee that no reaction will occur and it does not predict every eye response. Follow the product manufacturer's timing and repeat-test instructions. Tell us about prior reactions to hair dye, black henna, cosmetics or adhesives.

Postpone for active eye infection, conjunctivitis, stye, eyelid dermatitis, broken skin, recent eye surgery, severe allergy flare or unexplained eye irritation. Contact-lens use, dry eye, pregnancy, medication and prior dye reactions should be discussed.

Contact lenses are removed. The eye area is cleansed and protected, the eyes remain closed, and product is applied only for the manufacturer-authorized time before careful removal. The service should stop immediately if product enters the eye or causes burning.

Keep the area clean and avoid rubbing. Follow the specific product instructions regarding water, steam, oils and eye makeup. Replace contaminated eye cosmetics and never share eye products.

Rinse immediately with clean lukewarm water if product enters the eye. Persistent pain, marked redness, swelling, blurred vision, light sensitivity, discharge or difficulty opening the eye requires urgent professional eye care. Trouble breathing or facial swelling is an emergency.

Often yes when compatible products and timing are used, but combined chemical exposure may increase dryness or irritation. Lash condition, prior reactions and manufacturer instructions determine whether a combined service is appropriate.

The FDA advises consumers not to dye or tint eyelashes at home. Eye-area chemicals can cause serious injury, and products intended for scalp hair must never be used on eyelashes.