Red eyes after eyelash extensions, here are the remedies!

Dear lashmaker, welcome to the blog dedicated to eyelash professionals. We have already talked about the contraindications of eyelash extensions in a previous article ( eyelash extension contraindications ), today we will help you solve the problem of red eyes.

Let us guess, some of your clients call you in the days following their eyelash extension treatment saying that their sclera (white of the eye) is very red.

This reaction represents discomfort for the client, as it is often associated with discomfort as if she had sand in her eyes and/or pain. Let's see where this problem comes from and how to avoid it, it is not always the case to remove eyelash extensions.

Surely it happens to you even if you use quality products, even if you have made sure that you have not touched the client's skin at any point and even if you have verified the absence of particular allergies through a patch test. Let's see what it depends on!

Golden rules of the #successfullashmaker

Never forget that:

1. A treatment performed according to the rules of the art does not create any problems for the client.

2. You need to thoroughly investigate the cause of each problem, without always blaming the “delicate” eye.

3. The key to success is to always be open to learning: read, study and learn more whenever you have the chance!

Now let's get back to our problem.

Why do my client's eyes turn red after an eyelash extension treatment ?

You should know that this phenomenon is very common: often the redness is due to the fact that the client's eyes remain half-closed, or open often during the treatment.

The causes can be of different nature, for example it can happen:

• when the client has large eyes that don't close well
• following blepharoplasty surgery
• with one eye very sensitive to light that trembles with discomfort, thus leaving the eyelid partially open
• when the client falls asleep
• in case of eye predisposition

Never underestimate this situation: remember that the fumes from the eyelash extension glue solidify in the presence of humidity, consequently when they come into contact with the moist cornea of ​​the eye they create a real burn.

Keep in mind that hypoallergenic glue for eyelash extensions does not exist ! Even if it is declared as such, it must contain at least a minimum of aggressive substances for it to stick. It can be a delicate glue, but not completely hypoallergenic.

How do I know that the redness is actually due to the eye remaining open?

You need to do a very simple visual analysis of the eye: if the redness is in the central part and extends horizontally, then it is probably a simple scratch due to the patch positioned too high. If the redness extends from the bottom towards the pupil , in the shape of a pyramid, then we are in the presence of a burn from exposure to glue fumes.

What can I advise the client in these cases?

We are lashmakers, remember that we cannot recommend any type of medicine as a remedy. If the burn is particularly extensive and painful, it is best to contact your GP or pharmacist. If the redness is mild, we can suggest the client to use soothing chamomile-based eye drops for 3/5 days, if used 4/5 times a day they will relieve the discomfort and redness until the symptom completely disappears.

Always remind your clients to notify you when they encounter such a problem, so that you can take extra precautions during the next application.

How to avoid this discomfort?

You should know that theory is often not enough, a lot of experience is needed! Years of practice lead you to discover little tricks that are essential to be able to perform a perfect application. Today we reveal some secrets of the trade that are the result of our experience of over ten years in the field of eyelash extensions.

The lash stylist must make sure to check before and during each application if the client closes her eyes correctly. It is important to stand up and look at the face from the front, because often from behind and/or above this detail is not noticeable. You can also help yourself with a mirror ! If the eye remains half-closed, here are four different tricks to use:

1. Use a 2 cent coin as we have already explained in a previous article ( An experiment with 2 cents )
   
2. Glue a few lashes to the pad with lash extension glue. This will keep your lid in place and closed tightly.

3. Follow the advice of our trainer Iryna and glue the eyelid to the pad using a small piece of tape

4. Use the film! Follow the steps below and you will have no more problems.

We have tested this method several times and we assure you that if performed correctly the result is guaranteed!

• Get some very very thin cling film, it is usually the least expensive you can find on the supermarket shelves (Since it is a food product, the factories guarantee a production process that follows all safety protocols and that makes the film suitable for contact with food. This means that it is absolutely safe even if we do not sterilize it)
  
• Starting from the outer edge, cut a strip about 10 mm wide and 2/3 cm long (as in the photo)
  
• Stick it on the inside of the bearing
  
• Once the patch is positioned, the film will completely cover the portion of the eye that remains open. Our very thin barrier can rest on the cornea without causing any discomfort during the treatment and will completely protect the part exposed to the fumes of the glue .

Goodbye red eyes! Add these tricks to a good eyelash extension course and you'll become the most accurate lash stylist in town!