Health Issues
Eyelashes
“Long, beautiful lashes are no longer just for celebrities! Treat yourself like a star!”
Some women are also affected by hair loss of the eyebrows or eyelashes. This may be related to the reasons mentioned above but also due to adverse affects of previous cosmetic or aesthetic treatments, as well as general aging, as our lashes tend to become thinner over time. The most popular solutions for replacing hair loss in these areas, other than false lashes, is the product Latisse (bimatroprost topical solution 0.03%) and eyelash extensions.
Latisse: Is proven to grow your lashes longer, thinker and darker in just 16 weeks and the best part is that they’re your own lashes. An off label use of Latisse is to the eyebrows, which will have the same effect. Latisse requires continued use in order to keep results.
Reference: Allergan. (2012). Latisse. Retrieved from www.latisse.com/
Eyelash Extensions: Another popular option is eyelash extensions. In this case, synthetic or authentic mink hair is individually glued on to each eyelash. The only requirements are that lashes are at least 3mm in length to start out with and there is no allergy to the adhesive. Also keep in mind that extensions require monthly maintenance.
Reference: Montanera, D. (2013). What to know before you get eyelash extensions. Best Health Magazine. Retrieved from
www.besthealthmag.ca/look-great/beauty/what-to-know-before-you-get-eyelash-extensions
By: Lauren Dawes
Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan Student
February, 2013
“Long, beautiful lashes are no longer just for celebrities! Treat yourself like a star!”
Some women are also affected by hair loss of the eyebrows or eyelashes. This may be related to the reasons mentioned above but also due to adverse affects of previous cosmetic or aesthetic treatments, as well as general aging, as our lashes tend to become thinner over time. The most popular solutions for replacing hair loss in these areas, other than false lashes, is the product Latisse (bimatroprost topical solution 0.03%) and eyelash extensions.
Latisse: Is proven to grow your lashes longer, thinker and darker in just 16 weeks and the best part is that they’re your own lashes. An off label use of Latisse is to the eyebrows, which will have the same effect. Latisse requires continued use in order to keep results.
Reference: Allergan. (2012). Latisse. Retrieved from www.latisse.com/
Eyelash Extensions: Another popular option is eyelash extensions. In this case, synthetic or authentic mink hair is individually glued on to each eyelash. The only requirements are that lashes are at least 3mm in length to start out with and there is no allergy to the adhesive. Also keep in mind that extensions require monthly maintenance.
Reference: Montanera, D. (2013). What to know before you get eyelash extensions. Best Health Magazine. Retrieved from
www.besthealthmag.ca/look-great/beauty/what-to-know-before-you-get-eyelash-extensions
By: Lauren Dawes
Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan Student
February, 2013
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