Red Eyes After Applying Eyelash Extensions? What to Do and Especially… What NOT to Do!

Eyelash extensions are a safe procedure

If you are on the bed of a competent, professional stylist who is aware of the responsibility he has towards each client. In an ideal world, everyone would be like that. But we know that in reality, sometimes the client leaves the bed with red eyes like fire.

So let's see together what causes can lead to irritated eyes and, above all, what you can do (or avoid) to prevent it from becoming a serious problem.

The most common causes of red eyes after extensions:

1. Improper insulation with cheap, poor quality patches
2. Eyes half-open – and the stylist doesn't block the eyelids
3. The client and the stylist are talking – their eyelids move, they open and close
4. The client talks on the phone, mimes, lives her inner life intensely
5. Glue with too much vaporization – good price, but full of surprises
6. Cheap eyelash prep products full of alcohol
7. Too small a distance from the eyelid – “hold tight, close to the root”
8. Way too much glue – "No, it'll last you 100 years!"
9. Half-open eyes from mother nature – anatomical shape

Oops! What can you do if it happened?

I'm not a doctor and I'm not allowed to give you medical advice, but for mild cases, I'll leave you with some practical and tested tricks below :

WHAT TO DO:

1. Thermal water – after the procedure, spray gently from a distance of 30-40 cm, with the client's eyes closed.
2. Plain water – yes, that’s right. Take the client to the sink and pour it directly on the eyelashes. No, the extensions won’t fall off. Put out the fumes like a firefighter! Then pat gently with a tissue. Brush only after it’s completely dry.
3. Bonder Mist Tabya Lashes – for professionals. Neutralizes fumes and helps with retention. Apply from 40-50 cm with eyes closed.
4. Cornere Gel – if you see redness under the eyeball, it could be a corneal burn. Apply with a microbrush under the eyelid. You can send the client home with the gel in a container and clear instructions (with her consent!).
5. Artificial tears – before and after the procedure. They are also available in single doses, are hygienic and create a protective film. They do not replace good technique, but they reduce the risks.

WHAT NOT TO DO (because we are not amateurs):

1. Don't skimp on patches! Want problems? Buy cheap. Want safety? Here's a useful article HERE
2. Don't treat the client as someone "temporary." Her eye can pay your rent for another 10 years.
3. If 20-30% of your clients have red eyes… it’s not a coincidence, it’s your problem.
   Maybe you need to improve yourself. At TABYA Academy we have courses that really emphasize this – See details HERE
4. Don't ignore the client's feedback, even if you've already taken the money. The job comes with responsibility, not just pretty pictures.
5. Do not send the client immediately into the 40-degree sun, to the solarium or to the beach. The adhesive needs time to stabilize.
6. If you don't know what to do, don't improvise. Call your trainer or write to us - we'll be happy to help you.

"I have a fan, so I'm safe!"

Well… not really. The fan can aggravate discomfort in clients who already tear up easily, especially in the wind. Ask before using and don't rely on it as a magic solution. In the eye area, it sometimes does more harm than good.

Conclusion? Pay attention to the details.

Your client's eye deserves respect. This means:

• safe products,
• correct application,
• empathetic communication
• and especially… professional commitment.

You are responsible for what happens on your bed, and if you want to work without stress, use reliable products and perfect your technique.

 What tricks do you use when the client leaves with red eyes? Write to us in the comments, we love to learn from each other!
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