No it is done with a vegetable dye (hence why it doesnt last very long)
It is easily done, they stick your lashes to a tube (doesnt hurt) apply petro. jelly around the areas and cotton, then apply the dye with a qtip. About 15 min. later your are done. I wish it was still available here but the state board imposed restrictions on it. Just a side note, if you are going to try that Revlon Colorstay (i think that is what its called) 3 day mascara, DONT! I thought I might be able tot use that instead but wound up with my lashes stiff, painful, and lots of them missing after trying to remove it. One of the worst products I ever used! If the lash dyeing is available, its wonderful, esp. in summer!