Every woman would like to become the owner of beautiful eyes and long eyelashes. Many women do not spare time or money on funds that allow you to make your look more attractive. They buy mascara that lengthens the eyelashes and makes them thicker and fluffier. Some women even extend eyelashes to give them volume.
Eyelash extensions: advantages and disadvantages
This procedure can be carried out in beauty salons or at home. The undoubted advantage of building is the convenience and pronounced effect, which cannot be achieved by using conventional mascara. The eyes look expressive, and you can not spend a lot of time on morning or evening makeup.
The main disadvantage of this procedure is the appearance of allergies. Such a reaction is accompanied by extremely unpleasant symptoms, and can also spoil the mood and impression of building for a long time. During this procedure, glue (black or colorless) is used. Artificial cilia are made of hairs that are most similar to real ones. When women come to the salon to do this procedure, they often ask a beautician about whether there is an allergy to extended eyelashes. This question is really better to ask in advance to avoid unpleasant consequences.
Allergic factors
Such phenomena are associated with intolerance to the components that are used during the procedure. An allergy to extended eyelashes arises as a result of the use of artificial materials by the master of the salon (hairs containing synthetic fibers) and cheap glue of low quality.
The body of some people perceives such substances as extraneous. Sometimes a negative reaction of the immune system is associated with insufficiently good processing of materials before the procedure. A qualified beautician is usually attentive to such aspects, so as not to cause discontent among clients. Eyelash extensions are not recommended at home, as the masters providing such services are not experienced enough and use low quality materials.
Is there an allergy to extended eyelashes, even when using high-quality glue and natural hairs? It happens, but, fortunately, is extremely rare. This happens in women with sensitive skin and eye diseases (both acute and chronic).
Signs of an Allergy
This phenomenon does not pose a particular threat to health, but it is dangerous for the possible development of complications.
How does an allergy to extended eyelashes manifest? It is characterized by the appearance of the following symptoms:
- redness and dryness of the mucous membrane of the eyes;
- swelling of the eyelids;
- severe itching;
- swelling and redness of the face (in rare cases);
- sneezing, runny nose, and dry cough;
- the skin of the eyelids becomes hot, sometimes the temperature rises, weakness appears;
- redness of the eye proteins is observed;
- the skin becomes dry and flaky.
The materials of the article present manifestations of allergies to extended eyelashes (photo).
As a rule, negative reactions are not accompanied by severe pain. Pronounced discomfort is not the cause of allergies to extended eyelashes, but an incorrect procedure.
How to distinguish an allergic reaction from the consequences of poor-quality work of a cosmetologist?
The fact that the extension procedure itself was carried out incorrectly is indicated by the appearance of the following symptoms:
- allergy medications do not help relieve discomfort;
- sharp pain in the eyes is felt, they are very irritated;
- even after removing artificial eyelashes, unpleasant symptoms persist;
- eyelids swell strongly.
Such phenomena can also occur if a woman is not allergic to extended eyelashes or glue. Most often, this reaction is caused by improper eye care after the procedure (if the client, who did the extension, does not wash his face, pathogenic microbes can multiply in the eyes and eyelashes), as well as damage to the mucous membrane of the eye. In such cases, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible.
How to get rid of symptoms?
Of course, such phenomena become an extremely unpleasant surprise. Naturally, the woman is worried about the question: if there is an allergy to extended eyelashes, what should I do in this case?
When such signs appear, first of all, it is necessary to remove artificial hairs. It is better if this is done by a specialist in a beauty salon, using a special solution. At home, you can remove the extended eyelashes with cream or oil. You need to remove them carefully, without sudden movements. After removing artificial eyelashes, it is recommended to rinse your eyes with chamomile infusion. Then you need to consult with a specialist about taking medications.
Drug therapy
Allergy pills (Tavegil, Suprastin, or Loratadin) are usually prescribed to eliminate symptoms. These are modern drugs, which, unlike older ones, do not cause pronounced side effects. They do not provoke drowsiness and do not affect concentration and ability to drive. To eliminate itching and discomfort in the eye area, drops are prescribed (Vitabakt, Okomistin, Opatanol, Vizin).
During therapy, it is undesirable to use cosmetics for the eyes, such as eye shadow and eyeliner, mascara.
If, after treatment, a woman notices a deterioration in visual perception, she needs to consult an ophthalmic specialist.
Preventative measures
How to protect yourself from such an unpleasant phenomenon as an allergy to extended eyelashes?
First of all, this procedure should be carried out only by a professional cosmetologist in a beauty salon, after making sure that he uses hypoallergenic materials. If a woman has ever experienced an allergic reaction, she needs to tell the master about it. The room where the beautician works must be well ventilated and moistened. Before the procedure, the master must wear gloves and a mask, as well as treat the materials with special solutions to avoid infections. When working, the beautician should be extremely careful to prevent damage to the eyelid or mucous membrane of the eye. It is better if during the procedure he will use colorless glue.
Fortunately, there are practically no contraindications for eyelash extensions . Even women who wear contact lenses can afford this procedure. Eyelash extensions are undesirable only to those who suffer from ophthalmic diseases, for example, acute or chronic inflammation of the connective membrane of the eyes.