About eyelash extension, eyelash perma

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Eyelash extension is a beauty technology that attaches artificial eyelashes to eyelashes using an adhesive.
Because it is a treatment for delicate eyes, stimulation of adhesives and equipment tends to cause health hazards such as eye pain and swelling, so care must be taken.

• Thorough prevention of harm caused by eyelash extensions (March 2008)PDF（PDF：57KB）]
• Dissemination of harm prevention due to eyelash extension and thorough guidance and supervision (February 2010) [PDF（PDF：173KB）]
• Concerning the safety of eyelash extensions (November 2012)PDF（PDF：369KB）]
• About harm information of eyelash extension (outside site)(Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website)

Eyelash extension, eyelash perma, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “Matsu Eck, etc.”) This is a beauty act defined by the Beautician Act.
Only hairdressers are allowed to perform treatment at stores that have been registered as beauty salons.
If you are operating a store that operates Matsu Eck, etc., please contact Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division in the ward where the facility is located.

About hygiene management of beauty salon performing treatment such as Matsu Eck [PDF (PDF: 495KB)]

Beauty salons that perform treatments such as Matsu Eck should work on the following so that health damage does not occur around eyes and eyes.

1. Acquisition of knowledge necessary for the treatment of Matsu Eck, etc.
   • Acquire knowledge about structures and functions such as eyes and eyelashes, and diseases around eyes and eyes.
   • Acquire knowledge about the correct handling method, precautions for use, maintenance management method, etc. of the equipment used for treatment such as Matsu Eck.
2. For treatment of eyelash Eck, etc.
   • Before the treatment, please fully explain to the customer about the details of the treatment, what to be aware of during the treatment, the dangers of health damage, etc., and gain an understanding.
   • Please also explain what the customer should be aware of after the treatment.
3. If a health hazard occurs
   • Please advise customers to see a doctor at Ophthalmology and Dermatology immediately.
   • Responsibly respond to any health hazards.

About points to be careful when attaching eyelash extension [PDF (PDF: 646KB)]

Matsu Eck, etc. are susceptible to health hazards such as pain and swelling around the eyes and eyes, so be aware of the following.

• Be sure to fully explain and understand the dangers of health hazards, etc., and decide whether to receive treatment.
• Be sure to receive a sufficient explanation of the precautions when receiving the treatment (receive the treatment with the eyes closed so that the adhesive etc. does not enter the eyes, and after the treatment, it takes time for the adhesive etc. to dry completely etc.)
• If you feel any abnormalities around your eyes or eyes during or after the treatment, see a doctor immediately.
• At the time of consultation, tell your doctor that you have received treatment such as Matsu Eck.