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What should a lash extension consent form include
A lash extension consent form should include the client's contact details and date of birth, a health history covering allergies, eye conditions, and medications, a plain explanation of the procedure, a list of risks such as irritation and allergic reaction, aftercare rules, a statement that results are not guaranteed, an optional photo release, and dated signatures from client and artist.
Why the form exists
This guide is general information for lash artists. It is not legal or medical advice. Consent and record-keeping rules differ by state and country, and your licensing board and insurer may require specific wording, so check with them before you finalize a form.
A consent form does two jobs. It gives the client the information they need to agree to the service, including what the procedure involves and what can go wrong. And it records that they were told. The Lash Professional's guide on the subject emphasizes the second job: a signed statement that risks were disclosed protects the artist if lashes fall out early or a reaction occurs. Both jobs need the same content, so one form covers them.
The US Food and Drug Administration classifies false eyelashes, eyelash extensions, and their adhesives as cosmetics that must meet safety and labeling requirements, and it warns that the eyelids are delicate and that an allergic reaction, irritation, or other injury in the eye area can be particularly troublesome. That is the reason the form spends most of its space on health history and risks.
Client information and health history
Thousand Lashes' step-by-step guide lists the identity fields: full name, contact information, an emergency contact, and date of birth. Date of birth matters because most studios set a minimum age and require a parent or guardian to sign for minors; the exact age varies by studio and jurisdiction, so state your policy on the form.
The health section should ask about anything that affects the eye area or healing. Thousand Lashes describes it as medical history related to allergies, eye conditions, or any medication that could impact the process. In practice that means questions on: known allergies, especially to adhesives, latex, or tape; any past reaction to lash extensions or lash glue; current eye conditions such as conjunctivitis, styes, blepharitis, or dry eye; recent eye surgery; contact lens use; pregnancy; chemotherapy or medications that affect hair growth; and skin conditions around the eyes.
Ask about sensitization directly. BL Lashes, an adhesive manufacturer, states that about 5% of clients become sensitized to cyanoacrylate fumes after repeated exposure and may experience flu-like symptoms or an allergic skin reaction with swelling of the eyes and eyelids. A client who reacted mildly last time is at higher risk this time, and the form is where that history should be recorded and initialed.
Explaining the procedure and the risks
Thousand Lashes recommends a short description of the application process, the timeline, and the materials used. Two or three sentences are enough: individual synthetic lashes are attached to each natural lash with a cyanoacrylate adhesive, the appointment takes a stated number of hours, and the client's eyes are closed and taped throughout.
The risk list should be specific rather than a general disclaimer. Thousand Lashes names allergic reactions to the glue or lashes, eye irritation or infection, and premature lash fallout. The Lash Professional's sample wording has the client confirm that all risks and potential complications, including but not limited to redness, irritation, and allergic reactions, have been fully disclosed. Add that a reaction can appear after a previous trouble-free service, since the FDA and adhesive makers both note that sensitivity can develop over time.
Include what the client should do if a reaction occurs: contact the studio and, if symptoms are significant, a healthcare provider. The FDA's advice for any eye cosmetic causing irritation is to stop using it immediately and seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Expectations and aftercare
The Lash Professional's guide is direct about expectations: state that you do not guarantee a specific result or how long the lashes will last. Retention depends on the client's natural lash cycle, skin type, and aftercare, and putting that on the form prevents a dispute two weeks later.
Aftercare belongs on the consent form as a list the client agrees to follow, not just as a card they take home. Thousand Lashes summarizes the core rules as avoiding water contact for the period the adhesive needs to cure, not rubbing the eyes, and using oil-free products. The Lash Professional suggests a client responsibilities section where the client initials next to each rule, so there is no question later about whether they were told.
Give a copy of the aftercare rules to the client separately as well. A small card in their bag is what they will actually read at home; the signed form is what stays in your file. A printed set such as Lash Client Forms pairs the consent form with cut-out aftercare cards for this reason, and any two-part setup, one signed and one carried away, does the same job.
Photo release, signatures, and studio procedures
If you photograph clients for your portfolio or social media, that needs separate, optional consent. State how the images may be used and whether the client will be identifiable, and give a box to decline. A client can consent to the service and refuse photos, and the form should make that easy.
The Lash Professional recommends a section describing your sanitization and safety procedures. It reassures the client and documents your standard practice. Then the signature block: the client's signature and date, and Thousand Lashes adds a waiver of liability statement above it confirming the client understands and consents. Add a line for the artist's signature as well so the form records who performed the service.
The Lash Professional also suggests sending the form by email before the appointment so the client can read it without a clipboard in the chair. Whether digital or paper, keep the signed form with the client's record card for as long as your insurer or local rules require, and update the health section at every visit rather than relying on the first one.
A patch test line and a record card next to it
Many studios offer or require an adhesive patch test before a first full set, applying a few lashes or a small amount of adhesive and waiting a day or two for any reaction. Requirements vary by insurer and jurisdiction. If you do patch tests, the consent form should record the date, the product, and the result, and note that a clear patch test does not rule out a later reaction.
The consent form is not the whole record. A separate client record card should log each visit: the date, the lash map and style, curl, length and thickness used, the adhesive brand and lot, retention observed at the fill, and any notes. Together, the signed consent, the patch test line, and the visit record are what you can show if a client, an insurer, or a licensing inspector ever asks what was done and whether the client agreed to it.
Frequently asked questions
Is a lash extension consent form legally required?
It depends on your state or country and your insurer. Many insurers require signed consent and health history for cover. This guide is general information, not legal advice; check with your licensing board and insurer.
What health questions should the form ask?
Allergies, especially to adhesives or latex; past reactions to lash extensions; current eye conditions or infections; recent eye surgery; contact lens use; pregnancy; and medications or treatments that affect hair growth. Thousand Lashes summarizes it as history related to allergies, eye conditions, or medications that could impact the process.
Do I need a separate photo release?
It should be a separate, optional section on the form. State how photos will be used and whether the client is identifiable, and give a clear way to decline without affecting the service.
Should the client sign the aftercare rules?
The Lash Professional recommends a client responsibilities section where the client initials each rule. It documents that they were told, and it supports the statement that retention is not guaranteed.
How often should the form be updated?
Review the health section at every visit, since allergies and medications change. Get a fresh signature when you change adhesives or products, or when your policies change.
