Key Takeaways
- The global eyelash extensions market size was valued at $1.17 billion in 2023, with an expected CAGR of 21.3% from 2024 to 2030.
- The eyelash extensions market was projected to reach $3.00 billion by 2030 from $1.17 billion in 2023.
- The US eyelash extensions market size was estimated at $3.2 billion in 2022.
- Percentage of lash extension clients experiencing irritation symptoms (keratitis/irritation) in a clinical study was 52%.
- In a study of adverse ocular events related to cosmetic eyelash adhesives, corneal epithelial defects were reported in 10.0% of cases.
- In the same clinical study, conjunctival hyperemia was observed in 33.0% of cases.
- In the US, the number of beauty and personal care service businesses (NAICS 8121) was 292,000 in 2022 (proxy for salons offering lash services).
- The US NAICS 8121 (Personal Care Services) had 201,000 establishments in 2020.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics employment for “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists” was 676,200 in May 2023.
- A 2013 review reported that prostaglandin analogs in lash growth serums are associated with side effects such as iris color change.
- In prostaglandin-analog reports, iris color change incidence is rare but documented; one study reports occurrence in 0.5% of treated patients.
- The AAO notes that lash extension glue contains cyanoacrylate which can irritate or cause allergy.
- A lash extensions adhesive safety review indicates cyanoacrylate formulations rapidly polymerize when exposed to moisture.
- The same review states cyanoacrylate adhesives can release fumes that irritate the ocular surface.
- One materials article notes that most eyelash extension adhesives are cyanoacrylate-based.
EyLash extensions boom globally, with rapid market growth and key safety concerns.
Market Size & Growth
Market Size & Growth Interpretation
Consumer Behavior & Usage
Consumer Behavior & Usage Interpretation
Employment & Industry Structure
Employment & Industry Structure Interpretation
Safety, Health & Regulation
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Products, Materials & Technology
Products, Materials & Technology Interpretation
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