About eyelash extension, eyelash perm

This is the site of Health Sanitation Division, Health and Safety Department, Yokohama City Public Health Center. We provide information on environmental hygiene-related business activities. For various reports and consultations, please contact Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division in the ward where the facility is located.

Eyelash extension is a beauty technique in which artificial eyelashes are attached to the eyelashes using adhesives.
Because it is a delicate treatment around the eyes, stimulation of adhesives and equipment can easily cause health hazards such as pain and swelling in the eyes, and caution is required.

• Thorough prevention of harm caused by eyelash extension (March 2008) [1]PDF（PDF：57KB）]
• Prevention of harm prevention through eyelash extension and thorough guidance and supervision (February 2010) [PDF（PDF：173KB）]
• Ensuring safety through 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 perm, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "Eck, etc.") Is a beauty act as defined by the Beautician Act.
Only hairdressers are allowed to perform treatment at stores that have been notified as beauty salons.
If you want to open 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 the eyes and eyes.

1. Acquisition of knowledge necessary for treatment such as Matsue Ecks
   • Acquire knowledge about the structure and functions of the eyes and eyelashes, and diseases around the eyes and eyes.
   • Please acquire knowledge about the correct handling method, precautions for use, maintenance management method, etc. of equipment used for treatment such as Matsu Eck.
2. For treatments such as Matsue Ecks
   • Before the treatment, please explain to the customer about the details of the treatment, what to be aware of during the treatment, and the danger of health damage, etc., and gain an understanding.
   • Please explain enough things that customers should be aware of after the treatment.
3. In the unlikely event that a health hazard occurs
   • Please advise your customers to see a doctor in Ophthalmology or Dermatology immediately.
   • Please respond responsibly to any health hazards.

About points to be aware of when applying eyelash extension [PDF (PDF: 646KB)]

Please note the following because Matsu Eck etc. are likely to cause health hazards such as pain and swelling around the eyes and eyes.

• Please be sure to receive and understand the dangers of health hazards, etc., and decide whether to undergo treatment.
• Please be fully explained about the precautions when receiving the treatment. (Receive the treatment with your eyes closed so that the adhesive etc. do not see the eyes, after the treatment until the adhesive etc. to dry).
• If you feel any abnormality around your eyes or eyes during or after surgery, see a doctor immediately.
• At the time of consultation, tell your doctor that you have undergone a treatment such as Matsu Eck.