Eyelash extensions (where false lashes are glued onto natural lashes) have captured a significant market share due to their simplicity and affordability. However, prices vary widely between salons, ranging from tens to hundreds of yuan.
Eyelash extensions come with several drawbacks. First, they have a short lifespan, typically lasting only 1-2 months or even less. Improper application can cause natural lashes to fall out. Additionally, the eye area is highly sensitive, and attaching false lashes carries risks of eye allergies and infections. Prolonged exposure to low-quality adhesive can irritate the eyes, increasing susceptibility to keratitis, and in severe cases, may lead to blindness.
Unlike eyelash extensions, eyelash transplantation is a medical cosmetic technique that involves transplanting the client's own hair follicles to the eyelash area for natural growth. This method offers long-lasting results without long-term risks.However, due to its high technical demands and complexity, it carries a higher cost. One important consideration for those seeking eyelash transplantation: since hair follicles are transplanted, the new lashes won't naturally shed like original lashes once they reach a certain length. Therefore, after growing to the desired length, they require regular trimming and curling to maintain their upward curve.
Some beauty salons market eyelash extensions as "eyelash transplantation," a distinction that beauty enthusiasts should be aware of. Furthermore, genuine eyelash transplantation is a medically-based cosmetic procedure with high technical requirements, which beauty salons are not qualified to perform.