Eyelash Extension. Contraindications, care, how long they last

Eyelash extension technology eliminates the need to tint them daily, allows you to look always well-groomed. In the absence of contraindications, each girl can do the procedure.

What is the procedure for eyelash extension?

The essence of the procedure is to lengthen and increase the number of eyelashes by gluing special synthetic bundles with cosmetic glue. Make-up artists, cosmetologists and lashmakers are engaged in building up, the qualifications of which must be confirmed by a certificate.

On average, eyelashes lengthen from 6 to 17 mm, but sometimes longer materials are used for bright unusual images - from 20 mm. The wizard will tell you what length of eyelashes is best suited depending on the initial data - the density and length of your own eyelashes, the shape of your eyes and face.

You can extend eyelashes of different lengths or focus on the outer corner of the eyelid, making the hairs in this place longer and curved, which will give the look expressiveness and correct the incision.

According to the technology, artificial small hairs begin to stick from the outer edge of the eye and gradually reach the inner corner. In order for the eyelashes to look the same when gluing, it is important to observe the same angle of inclination. In time, this procedure takes from 1.5 to 3.5 hours.

The main advantage of artificial eyelashes is the ability to wear them for a long time: from 3-4 to 5-6 weeks. The term will depend on the quality of the materials (eyelashes, glue), care after building, the degree of oily skin. After 3-4 weeks, a correction is usually carried out, on which more elements are added, the bend is corrected.

Advantages and disadvantages

Eyelash extensions (contraindications to the procedure will be discussed later in the article) has both pros and cons.

The advantages include:

• painlessness - during the manipulation, you can even allow yourself to relax and fall asleep;
• safety - when using high-quality tools and materials, the risks of infection are reduced to zero;
• advantageous highlight of the eyes - after adding additional volume, the look literally transforms and becomes very attractive and expressive;
• reducing the time spent on applying makeup - there is no need to dye eyelashes for a long time, dividing them and achieving perfection;
• long-term effect - on average, eyelashes "wear" well from 3 to 5 weeks;
• the ability to stay well-groomed in any situation - at any time of the day, a girl extending eyelashes looks beautiful and attractive and at the same time natural, and while in the pool she may not worry about leaking mascara.

The disadvantages of lashmaking include:

• risk of eye damage (itching, watery eyes, redness) - occurs when using low quality materials, non-sterile instruments;
• thinning natural eyelashes - this is due to the effect of the adhesive composition;
• incompatibility with eye lenses - the lenses are stored in a humid environment, and each time they are put on, a liquid will get on the eyelids, which softens the glue and reduces the wear period of the artificial material.
• limitation of some habitual actions - it is not recommended to sleep with your face buried in the pillow, rub your eyes and touch them once again unnecessarily, since all these actions entail peeling off the material.

Possible complications

The main danger of eyelash extensions lies, of course, in the fact that during manipulations, the mucous membrane of the eyes is in the immediate vicinity.

The use of low-quality materials, the inexperience of the master or carelessness can cause complications:

• irritations - development of keratitis and conjunctivitis, both due to the adhesive composition and due to contact with artificial eyelashes;
• infection - occurs due to insufficient cleansing of the eyelid skin, as artificial eyelashes retain more dirt and bacteria;
• allergy - arises from formaldehyde contained in adhesives. This substance is present both in budget adhesive bases and in expensive ones. There is lacrimation, the formation of crusts on the eyelids, madarosis (complete or partial loss of eyelashes) may develop;
• alopecia - This is the loss of natural eyelashes due to excessive load on the eyelid and hair follicles of artificial material. Especially often the owners of rare, thin and weak eyelashes suffer from this;
• dry eye syndrome - eyelashes are about 1/3 of the width of the eye and protect the mucous membrane from wind, dust and debris. Extended doll long eyelashes, when blinking, create a fan effect for the mucous membrane of the eye, which can cause dryness;
• demodicosis of the eye - This is the introduction of ticks into the subcutaneous glands located on the eyelids. As a result, the eyes begin to itch, redden, and become inflamed. The cause of the infection is unscrupulous handling (or lack thereof) of eyelash extension tools.

List of contraindications for eyelash extension

Eyelash extensions (contraindications for this procedure are considered individually) is not suitable for everyone.

For a number of diseases and conditions of the body, it is better to refuse eyelash extensions:

• this applies to laser vision correction, wearing lenses, some eye diseases (atrophy of the optic nerve, high sensitivity of the mucous membrane, frequent inflammation);
• if eyelashes have natural features (too rare, growing unevenly, prone to abundant loss), then it is also better to refrain from building up;
• under some conditions of the female body, it is better to postpone eyelash extensions to another period (pregnancy, menstruation);
• during an exacerbation of chronic diseases, with colds, as well as when receiving treatment with serious drugs, it is also better to postpone eyelash extensions for a more favorable period.

Cold

It is better not to carry out eyelash extensions during ARVI, flu. Colds are often accompanied by nasal congestion, severe runny nose, and watery eyes.

Glued artificial hairs in this state will not hold well on the eyelids.

In addition, during this period, antibiotics and other potent drugs are often used for treatment, which will also have a negative effect on the reliability of the adhesion of the eyelashes. As a result, they may fall off prematurely.

Lenses

Eyelash extensions (contraindications to the procedure can be relative and absolute) when wearing lenses is permissible, but has some nuances. The term of wearing eyelash extensions in such a situation will be shorter than usual.

This is due to the need to put on the lenses: the liquid that washes them inevitably gets on the eyelids and the glue that fixes the eyelashes, which makes it soften faster.This contraindication is relative, and if desired, it is still possible to grow eyelashes.

Lenses are removed immediately before the procedure. If this is not done, then they may deteriorate, and the mucous membrane of the eye will get irritated. After completing the manipulation of gluing artificial villi, you should refrain from wearing lenses for at least a day.

Subsequently, insert and remove lenses should be extremely careful, trying as little as possible to affect the artificial material. For disinfection and storage of lenses, you should select a mild, gentle solution that will have minimal effect on the adhesive base.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding

Eyelash extensions during gestation and breastfeeding are not prohibited by doctors. This contraindication is relative and recommendatory.

Unstable hormonal levels can reduce the life of the material. For the future or already born baby, this procedure does not pose any danger. The glue cannot penetrate in any way to the fetus in the womb, and does not enter the child's body with breast milk.

Often during pregnancy, women feel unwell, there is an increase in pressure, swelling. In this case, especially at a later date, it is difficult for a woman to withstand a long procedure. In addition, for correction, you should regularly visit the master.

Periods

Carrying out a build-up procedure during a period when a woman has critical days is also a relative contraindication. There is no consensus among the masters of lashmakers on this matter, and some of them stick artificial fibers on any day of the female cycle.

Others believe that eyelash extensions during menstruation have several negative consequences:

• the material is not securely attached due to altered hormonal levels;
• natural eyelashes during this period are more fragile and may fall out due to additional load;
• the effect will not last too long;
• the risk of allergy to the materials used increases.

Laser eye surgery

Laser vision correction is a very serious intervention that takes time to restore the normal environment on the mucous membranes of the eyes. After the operation, it is forbidden to use decorative cosmetics to highlight the eyes for at least 2 weeks, and eyelash extensions are allowed no earlier than 3-4 months after the operation, provided that there are no complications.

Chemotherapy

The fight against oncological diseases involves the use of serious drugs, from which not only cancer cells die, but also healthy ones. The most common side effect in such cases is loss of hair, eyebrows, eyelashes.

Therefore, eyelash extensions while receiving chemotherapy are not recommended. After completing the course, before extending artificial eyelashes, you should take care of restoring natural ones. To do this, they can be lubricated with almond or castor oil.

Alcohol consumption

After drinking alcohol, the body tries to remove decay products as much as possible. At the same time, toxins are released, including with tears and lubrication produced for centuries. The contained decay products affect the adhesive and cause premature hair loss.

Diseases and conditions of the eyes

Since the eye is a very delicate and delicate organ, any inflammatory and parasitic diseases will be absolute contraindications for eyelash extensions. It can be conjunctivitis, infectious lesions of the eyeball, eyelids. Building up in these cases is possible only after complete recovery.

In the presence of serious eye diseases, such as atrophy of the optic nerve, glaucoma, cataracts, you should completely abstain from eyelash extensions.With these diseases, it is necessary to very often use various drops, which will negatively affect the duration of the wearing of eyelashes.

Skin reactions

If the skin around the eyes has features, then eyelash extensions should be treated with caution.

Similar signs are observed when:

• blepharitis - the condition of the eyes, accompanied by peeling, inflammation, itching of the eyelids. The cause is the pathogen Staphylococcus aureus. It is accompanied by redness of the eyes, swelling of the eyelids, the formation of a crust on them;
• oily skin of the eyelids - since excess fat will interfere with the normal adhesion of the material;
• dry skin of the eyelids - such skin requires the use of moisturizers, so synthetic hairs will not last long.

Hormonal features

As mentioned earlier, unstable hormonal levels affect the density of the eyelashes and the frequency of their renewal.

In addition to fluctuations during menstruation and pregnancy, hormonal changes can be associated with:

• taking oral contraceptives;
• diseases of the thyroid gland;
• experiences and stress;
• decreased immunity.

Features of natural eyelashes

With naturally weak eyelashes, there are high risks and completely remain without them after the extension. You can try to strengthen them with oils, vitamin complexes, and only after that try to build up.

Cosmetology procedures

It is not recommended to dye eyelashes immediately after dyeing them; you should wait at least 3 days. The paint, covering the eyelashes, forms a film, and the adhesion of the glue to the surface of the eyelashes will be low. Best of all, the glue base adheres to porous eyelashes.

Preparation for building

Eyelash extensions (contraindications to the procedure should be taken into account, otherwise the result will be short-lived) requires careful preparation:

• before carrying out the procedure, you should find out what means the master will use, study their composition to exclude an allergic reaction to any component;
• a picture or photograph of the desired result should be prepared for the master, this will help to avoid misunderstandings;
• if the eyelashes are light and require staining, then this should be done at least 3 days in advance;
• on the day of the procedure, eyelashes are not dyed or curled, and moisturizers and oily creams are not applied to the eyelids;
• lenses should also be dispensed with on this day so that the liquid does not interfere with high-quality adhesion of the material.

How is the procedure going?

Algorithm for building up:

1. Before the procedure, the master puts a special patch on the lower eyelid, which will not allow the lower and upper eyelashes to stick together.
2. After that, the upper eyelashes are degreased and separated with a special device.
3. After evaluating the original shape of the eyelashes and comparing the client's wishes, the master selects the hairs by bend and lowers each eyelash in glue, and then glues them to natural hairs.
4. After completing the painstaking work, you should wait a few minutes for the glue to dry completely.

During the procedure, you will have to sit for a long time in the same position with your eyes closed, for which you should immediately adjust yourself.

How long do eyelash extensions last?

Artificial eyelashes are ideal for women who want to look spectacular without spending a lot of time in the morning curling, coloring and separating the eyelashes. On average, the result lasts up to 3 weeks, after which you can correct the cilia. The term of wearing depends on the individual characteristics of the organism and on proper care.

Post-build care

Proper care of eyelash extensions will help them last longer and eliminate the need for frequent correction.

Despite the fact that eyelash extension has many contraindications, this procedure is very popular today.

Video about contraindications for eyelash extension

The main contraindications to the eyelash extension procedure: