In most instances, that irritation is caused by adhesive that ends up too close to the eyeline. This typically results in some mild redness or itchiness, and goes away within twenty-four hours in most instances.
Refrain from rubbing your full eye and lash line and, instead, slightly rub your eyelid in a soft, circular motion to alleviate that aggravating itch. Grab that handy lash wand and give your lashes a gentle brush until the itch is gone.
Itchy eyelash extensions aren't the norm – in fact, they're far from it! Your eyelashes shouldn't be itchy or be uncomfortable after application and if they are, it's usually an indication that your lash artist used low-quality products.
It can be caused due to many reasons such as bacteria in the eyes, clogged oil glands around the eyelash pores, seborrheic dermatitis, allergies, lice or mites in the eyelashes, and infections.
While irritations can have similar signs to allergies, they are often less severe and subside after the adhesive is cured. This occurs typically within the first 24 hours post-application. Often even just hours after.
Your eyelash extensions poke and irritate your eyes.
If you feel any discomfort it means that more than one lash is attached together or stuck to your skin. Each lash is at a different growth stage during the lash cycle.
An allergic reaction to eyelash glue is caused by an ingredient in the glue being used. Whether it's for lash extensions and it's the cyanoacrylate or strip lashes and its a protein that is found in latex or formaldehyde.
In most instances, that irritation is caused by adhesive that ends up too close to the eyeline. This typically results in some mild redness or itchiness, and goes away within twenty-four hours in most instances.
An allergic reaction to eyelash extensions can occur in one or both of the eyes. If both, it may be more severe in one eye than the other. Typical symptoms include redness, itchiness, and swelling that occurs on the eyelid or the eye itself.
Sometimes, it can take up to 3 days before you notice any type of reaction. If you start experiencing these symptoms, they may last until the adhesive is off of your eye completely. The reaction may continue to worsen for as long as the eye is exposed to the adhesive (or allergen).
Does Washing Lash Extensions Make Them Last Longer? Short answer: Yes! Cleaning away unwanted oils and heavy makeup will protect your extension adhesive from premature erosion. This will also help keep the natural lashes holding your extensions stay strong and healthy and avoid unnecessary lash shedding.
The number one rule with brushing natural lashes or lash extensions is BE GENTLE, especially with lash extensions. Place your lash comb on to the top of your lash line. Gently roll your comb down and up through your lashes.
When should you clean your lash extensions? Clean your lash extensions every day - or twice a day if you're an eye makeup wearer or have oily skin or eyelids. I recommend cleaning lash extensions at night to remove the day's facial oils, dust, dirt and makeup.
If you're wearing eyelash extensions, avoid rubbing your eyes whenever possible. When you rub your eye, the friction can cause your lashes to twist out of place – in some cases they can be ripped out by a stray fingernail or knuckle!
Eyelash extension glue turns white when it gets exposed suddenly to very high humidity or directly with moisture. This causes the adhesive to shock cure, instead of curing at normal speed. When this happens, the appearance of the adhesive becomes white. The term for this is calledshock polymerization.
We recommend avoiding contact with water for the first 4 hours to allow the adhesive to settle and dry completely. After that though – as long as the contact with water isn't excessive, and you avoid rubbing at your eyes or using oil based products – you can treat them as you would your natural lashes- it's that easy!
There's no hard-and-fast rule about how much time you should spend sans extensions, but we'd recommend at least a month. This gives your lash cycle time to reboot itself, with those baby lashes growing through nice and strong.
Your Lashes Have a Clumpy or Crusty Appearance
As mentioned previously, a “crunchy” sensation is normal for the first few hours after application. Since extensions are attached using an adhesive, it can take about 24-48 hours for your lashes to settle.
Your lash extensions only last a week!
This often happens when not enough lash extensions have been applied. If you think you've found the cheapest technician around then the chances are they aren't spending enough time during the appointment to provide a long lasting, full lash effect.
Resting your head and lashes on a silk pillowcase is ideal when you have eyelash extensions. Not only will it allow your lashes and the extensions themselves to glide on the surface while you sleep, but you will also avoid any lashes getting caught or pulled like when you use a cotton pillowcase.
Take a very, very small amount of a lash shampoo (we recommend LASHGAME's Eyelash Extension Foaming Cleanser and lather it up on your palm. Apply this to both eyes, one at a time, splashing it over them. Don't rub them like you're washing hair though; just gently splash it over your closed eyes.
If you experience swelling, redness, or irritation on the eyelid after your lash appointment, Benadryl can be the best quick reliever for that. After using this product, you can determine whether you have an irritation or an allergy. You have eye irritation if the symptoms are gone after a few minutes.