Allergic to Lashes?

Did you know 5% of the population is allergic to lashes extensions? But do you know it's not the actual lash extension you're allergic to it's the fumes of the adhesive. 

What if I told you there's a way to keep your lashes while still being allergic? Well there's a way! But let me educate you on what's happening and why first.

Let's go back to basics real quick. What happens when you are allergic to lashes? First let's start with, Disclaimer: I am NOT a doctor. If symptoms persist longer than 48 hours please go see a doctor. A classic allergic reaction to eyelashes extensions goes something like this (in my personal experience), you get your lashes on then the next morning or within 48 hours you wake up with a red, swollen, itchy lash line. Sometimes it can even be flakey. I've even experienced some clients having only one eye with symptoms. I've learned through my many years of lashing it can display all different ways. If this sounds like you I would classify this as an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction can only happen within 24-48 hours. 

So here's why you have an allergic reaction, the adhesive dries very quickly most adhesives 1-2 seconds quickly. During that drying process there are fumes being released, this is a solvent, that is what you are reacting to. Good news is those fumes dissipate within about 24 hours! This is why you are able to keep your lash extensions. 

In my studies on this topic, I have discovered that the allergic reaction you are having is contact dermatitis. A very common diagnosis. Contact dermatitis is a skin rash caused by contact with a certain substance and  can be caused by many things. In order to keep your lash extension you will need to see a doctor, preferably an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) but you can see a regular doctor or even a dermatologist. There, the doctor will prescribe you a steroid ointment called dexamethasone. It must be in ointment form because that is safe to use on, in or around your eye. Once obtaining the prescription I will instruct you to apply the ointment like eyeliner to your lash line the day before your appointment and the morning of your appointment so that we can get ahead of the reaction. Then I will have you bring your ointment to your appointment and after I am done with your lash service I will apply it for you. Only a very small amount is needed. If the next day you are experiencing allergic reaction symptoms you will apply the ointment again. I have not had any clients needing to apply the day after their appointments. This ointment can not be applied more than 21 days consecutively.