The beauty industry today is a multibillion-dollar business tied to women's pursuit of excellence. The arsenal of modern cuties includes a huge number of "corrective" procedures: tattooing, microblading, eyelash extensions, botox, fillers...

However, the procedures leading to the desired ideal are not always simple and safe. Probably everyone knows about the consequences of the unsuccessful use of botox. But what about eyelash extensions that are already familiar to the weaker sex? Is it possible to harm yourself with a seemingly harmless procedure? Let's figure it out.

What do girls most often complain about?

Opponents of artificial eyelashes most often argue their position with several possible negative consequences of the procedure:

  • Loss and fragility of eyelashes.
  • The appearance of an allergic reaction.
  • Deterioration in the quality of their own eyelashes after removing the extensions.

Let's try to bust all the claims presented.

Falling eyelashes is natural

Any person, regardless of gender and age, constantly has eyelashes fall. It is a physiological process necessary to renew the hairline and maintain the quality of the eyelashes. The rate of growth of new hair depends on the state of health – first of all, on the absence of basic micro- and macronutrients deficiency.

After removing the extensions, almost all girls notice the scarcity and short length of their own eyelashes, but this effect is by no means due to loss. The fact is that ladies get so used to the density and volume of artificial eyelashes that they completely forget how their natural eyelashes look. 

Allergies can only occur due to low-quality materials

An allergic reaction is a purely individual process. It can appear in any person after any procedure. It is impossible to predict the body's response to external stimuli, so you should either abandon any cosmetic procedures altogether or take a responsible approach to the choice of a salon and an eyelash extension master.

Before deciding, read the reviews on the work of specialists, look at the photos of the final result, ask the masters to present certificates of training and confirmation of the eyelash extension glue quality and other materials used.

Some essential requirements should be followed if you do your lashes at home. Evaluating the condition of your natural lashes is the first step. If you have thin and short lashes, extended and thick extensions may damage them. To reach the maximum effect when applying DIY lash extensions at home, ensure your natural lashes are clean and free of makeup residue. After gently placing the extensions onto your natural lashes, allow them to set completely and avoid wearing any eye makeup for several hours after application.  

Don’t forget to clarify the methods of sterilizing instruments.

Important! If a hypothetical allergy is not yet a reason for refusing an expressive gaze, then the presence of chronic conjunctivitis and other inflammatory eye diseases is a clear contraindication to the procedure.

The deterioration of your eyelashes can only happen due to improper removal

The condition of the native eyelashes directly depends on the method of removing the extensions: if you try to “peel off” them yourself, the result will be disastrous. Removal of artificial eyelashes should be carried out in the salon and only with the help of a professional adhesive solvent. In this case, your lashes won’t suffer, which means that no negative impression will remain.

Are eyelash extensions harmful to eyes?

Some doctors claim that fake lashes are harmful to the eyes. After all, they are applied using glue, which can not only severely ruin your eyelashes, but also harm your eyes. It can adversely affect the eyes and vision, causing irritation and dryness of the eyes. 

Again, this belief extends to cheap and low-quality adhesives. It is the glue that directly affects the appearance or absence of allergies.

Modern products in the beauty industry are aimed at maximum hypoallergenicity. Cyanoacrylate is a part of any glue for eyelash extensions, it is it that can influence the reaction after the procedure and the well-being of the master after work. Vapors of this substance in small quantities are not dangerous, however, masters are advised to use charcoal masks.

Any glue during work must be kept away from the client and the master; it is strictly forbidden to place glue on the skin (including contact with the mucous membrane). The drop must be changed every 20 minutes (maximum) or as it thickens. After the drop has become unusable, it should be wiped off with a wet cotton swab.

It is also important to pay attention to the presence/absence of formaldehyde in the glue composition. These are toxic compounds that cause inflammation and allergies, so you should avoid salons working with mixtures containing harmful substances.

Keep in mind that certified and safe adhesives are not cheap, and accordingly, the extension procedure using such consumables will cost you more. However, we are talking about your health, which, as you know, cannot be scrimped on.

If all these points are followed and the master uses quality glue from trusted suppliers like the Quality Beauty Store, no problems should arise.

Summary 

So, what does eyelash extension give us?

  • The ability to transform the look (make it open and expressive) without the use of cosmetics;
  • The perfect appearance both in the evening and immediately after waking up;
  • Reduced costs by eliminating the purchase of mascara.

In fact, owners of thick black eyelashes by nature are unlikely to decide on extensions. But ladies who are less fortunate, on the contrary, love the procedure because of the opportunity to feel self-confidence without spending a fortune. Moreover, there are a lot of options for extension (double volume, "fox" effect, etc.) that can albeit insignificantly, but still change a woman's appearance, adding an invisible "flavor".

With a competent approach to the choice of a master and a careful attitude to artificial lashes, the extension doesn’t cause much harm to the eyes, which means that it is available to almost all representatives of the fair half of humanity.