OUR SCIENCEThe nexus of SCIENCE& BEAUTY.
Learn about our technique + protocol developed by our team of lash aestheticians, clinicians, & Harvard-Trained cosmetic scientists.
No parabens. No Phthlates. No Fragrances. No SLS. Vegan. Cruelty-Free. Low-Waste. Sanitary.
OUR ETHOS
Our team of Ophthalmologists, nurses, public health specialists, cosmetic scientists, and experienced aestheticians here in Baltimore bio-chemically optimize the lash extension experience — without sacrificing your health or safety.
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▪️ Hydroquinone-Free
▪️ Paraben-Free
▪️ Pthalate-Free
While lash adhesives are ultimately synthetic compounds, we avoid common preservatives + fragrances that are known irritants. We also fully disclose all ingredients used in our services for your reference,
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We’re proudly overseen by a Harvard-educated Cosmetic Scientist + Public Health Specialist.
Scientific acumen + innovation are critical to our mission. We are constantly reviewing FDA advisories and voluntary recalls in addition to cosmetic science journal publications. We always want to ensure that we are providing the most optimal service for our clients.
◽️ VEGAN 03
We are currently the ONLY provider of Certified Vegan lash extensions in Baltimore.
Our Cosmetic Scientists searched far and wide from a reputable brand NOT primarily distributed on Amazon, Ebay, or by other unprofessional brands. We are fully committed to utilizing only Certified Vegan products for our lash extension services.
◽️ SANITATION 04
▪️ Fresh Set of Tweezers for Each Client
▪️ Wipeable Lash Bed (Cloth-Free)
▪️ Autoclaves + H₂O₂
We employ 3 steps for decontamination — Debriding, Sanitation, and Surgical Grade Sterilization using 250°F Autoclave Ovens - look for the individually wrapped autoclave tweezer bags.
KALENTIN®
KALENTIN®
KALENTIN® LUXURY LASHES + RESINS - Biochemically optimized lash materials.
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Kalentin® is an Italian-based cosmetic formulary with a 40-year legacy of producing the most exquisite products.
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Most “Lash Technicians” are using unregulated Made-In-China products sourced on Amazon, Ebay, etc.
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Kalentin®’s cruelty-free lashes are manufactured in South Korea - which is known for its wispy, elliptical + tapered lashes. Standard lashes are stiff with uniform width and tend to bear a plastic-like appearance.
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As mentioned above, the fewer additives, the better the adhesion + retention - our Adhesive is made in South Korea. Kalentin®’s adhesive are free of common additives like Hydroquinone, Phenoxyethanol + Parabens.
Bio-Chemically Optimized Lash Extensions.
Bio-Chemically Optimized Lash Extensions.
Certified Vegan + Cruelty Free.
Certified Vegan + Cruelty Free.
3-Step Sterilization.
3-Step Sterilization.
So Fresh + So Clean.
Lash Lab™ exceeds state sanitation standards by implementing a 3-step process. Many clients have experienced itching, swelling, and serious irritations from lash extensions - known as Blepharitis. It’s possible that you experienced a reaction to Demodex Mites, a highly contagious dermatophyte.
All you wanted to know about CYANOACRYLATE.
Take a deeper dive into the most critical ingredient in lash extensions. Cyanoacrylate is a thermoset resin that is reknown for its incredible adhesive properties. Originally developed in 1942 for wartime use, it is now also frequently used in formulations of nail glue + superglue.
▪️ How Cyanoacrylate Works.
Cyanoacrylate is a monomer that becomes “cured” (polymerized) into its polymer form when acryl groups rapidly undergo chain-growth polymerization in the presence of hydroxide ions (sourced from water moleucles) within the air.
▪️ What’s a “good” Adhesive?
While Cyanoacrylate is the main ingredient, there are often other preservatives, thickeners + dyes that can impede the polymerization process. The optimal adhesive has the fewest number of additives.
▪️ Can I be allergic?
It is extraordinarily rare for someone to be allergic to polymerized Cyanoacrylate. While some may develop non-IgE mediated allergic dermatitis, any irritation is most likely a result of cheap “Made in China” formulations or improper sanitation which can transmit dermatophytes like Demodex mites.
NEW TECHNOLOGY @ LASH LAB
NEW TECHNOLOGY @ LASH LAB
LED Gel Lashes™
Welcome to the future of lash extensions. With LED Gel Lashes™, say goodbye to noxious fumes and poor lash retention. Just like LED-cured gel nails, our Gel Lashes are cleaner and longer-lasting than traditional services.
Your lashes will be fully cured before you leave our salon, meaning no 24-Hour Drying period or annoying Aftercare regimen.
✓⃝ No fumes during or after your service
✓⃝ Lower risk of ACD (allergic contact dermatitis)
✓⃝ No complex after-care needed
✓⃝ Get your lashes wet immediately!
✓⃝ Improve 2-week retention by 50%+
an in-depth look
Why have my previous lash extensions never lasted more than a few days? What is so different about lash Lab?
PREPARATION
Your natural eyelashes must be prepared for lash extensions - the Cyanoacrylate-based resin requires a clean surface for proper adhesion. Many amateur “lash techs” do not thoroughly cleanse your eyelashes prior to extension services - excess oils + detritus will impede appropriate polymerization.
Similarly to how nail technicians buff your natural nail prior to adding acrylic acid based nail extensions to improve adhesion, a good Aesthetician will also attempt to gently roughen the cuticle (outermost layer) of your natural eyelashes. We use a saline (saltwater) based priming solution, which works in the same way sea salt sprays roughen your hair cuticle to create volume.
TECHNIQUE
Obviously, effective lash extension placement is critical for longevity. Each extension must only be attached to one of your natural lashes, which requires meticulous + painstaking lash isolation that most “lash techs” simply can’t perform.
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
Cyanoacrylate is polymerized by contact with the hydroxide ions of vaporized (airborne) water. High temperatures can lead to increased humidity — which would obviously hasten the rate of polymerization. Consequently, in high humidity the lash adhesive might begin to polymerize mid-air before your Aesthetician has an opportunity to properly place the extension on your natural eyelash. We closely monitor our interior humidity and utilize humidifiers + dehumidifiers as needed to maintain recommended conditions.
POST-SERVICE
We use a saline-based bond accelerator to speed up the polymerization process once all of the lash extensions have been added into your natural lashes - this prevents accidental fallout from agitation immediately after your service while the adhesive resin would typically still be curing.
Additionally, we extensively educate you on extension aftercare + demo appropriate cleansing using a mannequin.
OPTIMIZING QUALITY.
Guided by Lean Six Sigma principles, we are constantly assessing more than a dozen data points surrounding all appointments to identify opportunities for improvement.
Avg. Post-Service Lash Retention
Reports of Ocular Irritation
Important Definitions
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The term “Clean Beauty” is completely unregulated in the United States, which has enabled a slew of deceptive marketing techniques known as “greenwashing”.
Here at Lash Lab, we maintain that a clean beauty product should contain the fewest number of known carcinogens, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, and corrosive ingredients possible. -
The word “natural” is currently unreulated in the American beauty market.
The closest one might find to a definition is sourced from a USDA draft guidance publication in 2013: a natural product is composed of agricultural materials that are chemically changed due to allowed agricultural processing methods (e.g., heating, burning, etc.) do not result in classification of the processed agricultural product as synthetic, nor do products of naturally occurring biological processes, such as fermentation and composting.
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Fortunately, the word “organic” is indeed regulated by the USDA as follows:
Organic products must be produced using agricultural production practices that foster resource cycling, promote ecological balance, maintain and improve soil and water quality, minimize the use of synthetic materials, and conserve biodiversity. Products must be:
▪️ Overseen by a USDA NOP-authorized certifying agent, following all USDA organic regulations
▪️ Produced without excluded or prohibited methods, (e.g., genetic engineering, ionizing radiation, or sewage sludge)
▪️ Produced using allowed substances
Super Sterile .
Look for your individually wrapped, sterile set of tweezers in an autoclave bag (fun fact: we’ll be transitioning to EPA-approved reusable autoclave bags soon to cut down on plastic waste!).
No Nasties.
In the beauty industry, you can’t go wrong with Kalentin. There are absolutely NO surprises about the ingredients in our formulas.
a recipe for disasterMost “Lash Techs” use the exact same tweezers on all clients throughout the day. They purchase “professional Product” on amazon, ebay + wish from unregulated manufacturers using made-in-china formulations.
Lash “Certifications” are typically unregulated 1-2 day trainings held in hotel conference rooms - they are NOT recognized by any state board of cosmetology. For this reason, many “Lash Techs” are ill-equipped to adhere to state-recommended sanitation + disinfection protocol.
Furthermore, they tend to be lacking in basic understanding where it comes to product formulation — few “Lash Techs” could specify the ingredients in the products they use, as few of the online distributors disclose them. We’ve been terrified to learn that many Lash technicians are now using Methyl Methacrylate solutions in their adhesives, a known allergen that was infamously banned in 1970 by the FDA within the nail industry.
