The lash robot invasion is here: Has LUUM Lash found a way to replace lash artists? Cutting-edge news! What’s this with the Robot Spa? Is it a Yay or a Nay? Lash Robot Yay! Or Lash Robot Nay?
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t was just recently when the internet was abuzz with video images of what looked like a mechanical application of lash extensions by a machine without human hands or tweezers in sight. This image of a robot putting on lashes unleashed a torrent of questions and sparked concerned interest in many a lash circle. How can it possibly be safe? How could you trust a machine to isolate? What happens when the client moves? Is this a threat to our industry? Could our skills be replaced? Could our loyal clients be tempted by electrified nuts and bolts?
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As with any new technology, there’s a lot of fear and uncertainty, to be sure. This article is a quick fly-by explanation of what’s going on. In the next issue, we’ll go into a deeper dive, but for now, I’ll address some of the biggest concerns and answer some questions that have initially come up. How can it be safe? I’ve seen questions like what happens when the client moves or sneezes? What happens if they need to use the restroom? The wands look like they can stab people in the eye.
It is safe. It was designed to be safe. We all know that a lash extension is very light. It does not require much force or strength to pick it up and handle it. The prongs that isolate the lashes are very light - like the weight of a straw, and they are attached with a pillow magnet that dislodges with the slightest obstruction or touch. If there’s a sudden movement by the client - the prongs will simply safely detach. The process can be instantly stopped at any time if the client has any pressing need to get out of the chair.
