Performing the service of gluing and styling false eyelashes requires precision of action and full commitment of the stylist. Only when you have the necessary knowledge and experience will you be able to perform the styling in such a way as to fully satisfy the client and reduce the risk of irritation. See what are the causes of allergic reactions to eyelash glue and how to prevent them.

Symptoms and causes of sensitization to eyelash glue - how to recognize it?

Before performing a false eyelash styling procedure, it is essential to talk to your client to make sure that she is not allergic to any of the chemicals contained in the composition of the eyelash glue. Otherwise, the following symptoms may appear in the client's eye area after the service:

• reddened eyeballs,

• excessive tearing,

• noticeable pain and discomfort when blinking,

• eyelid surface becomes porous,

• scabs appearing,

• a feeling of itching.

Some symptoms are the body's defense mechanisms in the event of an allergic reaction to eyelash glue. The standard ingredient in artificial eyelash adhesives is cyanoacrylate, which in extreme cases can cause allergic reactions. An additional substance that can cause a problem is a dye derived from carbon.

Interestingly, it happens that allergy symptoms appear only after many years of styling with artificial eyelashes. This is due to the changing conditions of the body. It is only natural that even after years of working with a client, it suddenly turns out that the woman is allergic to the binding ingredient in the eyelash glue.

Allergy to eyelash glue - what to do when a reaction has already occurred?

After the service of gluing artificial eyelashes, the first symptoms of allergy may appear even within several minutes after application. If more serious allergic reactions occur, it is necessary to consult a doctor in the field of allergology. Only after taking allergy medication can you proceed to remove the styling that is the source of the problem.

To remove false eyelashes, it is worth using a cream eyelash remover. This is a safe product that allows you to thoroughly renew the styling and remove synthetic eyelashes applied on an adhesive that causes an allergic reaction. It's a 100% safe product for the client, which will help you non-invasively remove the styling done before.

If you are interested in more information on how to take care of eyelash extensions, be sure to review another post on our company blog. You will gain a lot of useful information that you can pass on to your clients when they visit your eyelash styling salon.

As a stylist, what can you do to avoid discouraging your client from doing the artificial eyelash styling procedure? Offer to redo the service, but with a glue with a lower content of active and binding substances.

Allergy to eyelash glue - is it the stylist's fault?

Of course not! No stylist can be the Alpha and Omega to assess whether a particular client is at risk of experiencing an allergic reaction. You can reduce the risk of such situations by using an eyelash adhesive with a lower concentration of cyanoacrylate.

This, however, does not give a 100% guarantee that the first symptoms of sensitization will not appear over time after the application of artificial eyelashes. Remember - even a perfectly performed procedure can end in an allergic reaction. We have no control over this. In order to avoid dissatisfaction of potential clients, try to inform about it before each implementation of eyelash styling service.