Why eyes water after eyelash extensions: causes and treatment

Issues discussed in the material:

What are the reasons why your eyes water during eyelash extensions?
What can trigger an allergic reaction during and after extensions?
How unprofessional actions of a lash maker can provoke increased lacrimation in a client
What to do to avoid watery eyes before and after eyelash extensions

Eyelash extensions often cause fashionistas to cry profusely and involuntarily. Moreover, this happens both during the procedure and after. Why is this happening? Why do my eyes water after eyelash extensions? There are various reasons, let's look into this issue together.

What to do if your eyes are watery after eyelash extensions

We sorted out the problems during extensions, but why do your eyes water after eyelash extensions?

There are several reasons why after the procedure the eyelids turn red and tears appear. Here are the most common:

Reaction to adhesive fumes. After application, the glue for eyelash extensions begins to polymerize, and this happens within three days. Accordingly, three days of evaporation settles on the mucous membrane. If you have sensitive eyelids, this will cause the whites to become red and your eyes will start to water.
Allergic reaction to materials.
Inflammation of the mucous membrane.
Scratches and microtraumas of the eyeball.

Is it possible to extend eyelashes using lenses?

Doctors say that eyelash extensions do not affect contact lenses and the procedure is allowed. Artificial eyelashes do not affect the eyes and do not cause vision impairment. It is recommended to wear glasses while wearing eyelashes, which is associated with a reduction in the duration of action of artificial hairs. Visual function is negatively affected if hairs are grown at the wrong angle and they get into the eyes, preventing good vision. It is important to carefully consider the choice of a specialist, who must take into account the situation and select high-quality materials that will not cause irritation to the mucous membrane.

The artist makes a mistake when doing eyelash extensions when the eyes become watery and itchy

How can unprofessional actions of a lash maker provoke increased lacrimation in a client?

Some professionals work from home. In such conditions, it is very difficult to maintain a sufficient level of hygiene, and clients of unscrupulous artists have watery eyes after eyelash extensions. Instruments may become dirty, and this leads to infection of the mucous membrane. Hence - abundant tears, an inflammatory process, and in especially advanced cases - purulent abscesses and vision problems.

In addition to allergies to materials, the following problems may occur:

Incorrect position of the patch on the lower eyelid. If the pad comes into contact with the mucous membrane, it causes lacrimation, redness and burning. Damage to the eyelids during patch removal is also likely. It is better if a specialist uses silicone-based pads - they are less traumatic and prevent the eyes from watering.
There is not enough time for some parts of the procedure. So, after finishing the extension, the client needs to lie down with her eyes closed for at least ten minutes so that the glue has time to harden and her eyes do not water. This eliminates the possibility of chemical burns.

Some professionals have animals at home, which also do not contribute to cleanliness. In addition to the fact that the client may be allergic to the fur or skin of the pet, pets can be carriers and carriers of germs and parasites. A lashmaker who follows sanitary and hygienic standards will never allow pets to be in the workplace; this is completely out of the question.

Causes of pathological lacrimation

In some cases, negative manifestations do not disappear within the allotted time. Effective treatment is possible only after identifying the exact cause of their occurrence.

Lashmaker's unprofessionalism

Turning to inexperienced professionals can lead to a number of serious problems. The most common lash maker mistakes:

The use of low quality material, leading to the occurrence of an inflammatory process.
Insufficient sterilization of working instruments. As a result of eye infection, pus accumulates with subsequent deterioration of vision.
Incorrect fixation of eyelashes applied in the bottom row. The client constantly experiences a feeling of discomfort from contact of a foreign body with the mucous membrane.
Careless removal of patches, leading to injury to the lower eyelids.
Violation of technology, shortening the extension process, resulting in chemical burns.

Allergic reaction

The glue used can have an aggressive effect on the eyelids and mucous membranes. The resulting allergic reaction is accompanied by profuse lacrimation, redness of the eyes, swelling and itching.

The extension technology involves the use of two types of adhesive: black and transparent. The latter does not contain dyes, so it causes allergies in very rare cases.

Expert opinion

Kim Oksana Alexandrovna

Head of the ophthalmology clinic. Ophthalmologist with more than 10 years of experience.

The rate of development of an allergic reaction after the extension procedure is determined by the characteristics of a particular organism. In people with hypersensitivity, the development of the allergen occurs quickly, while in other people this reaction is slow. Allergy symptoms do not appear immediately, but after some time, and the person’s condition gradually worsens.

Infections

The use of an undisinfected tool by a leashmaker often causes infection. In this case, there is a high probability of developing diseases expressed by inflammation of the mucous membrane, cornea and decreased visual function. Infection provokes:

Why do my eyes sting and water after eyelash extensions?

Such sensations are normal if tearing and tingling are felt in the first few hours after the extension. If you know that you are hypersensitive to chemical compounds, then it is acceptable for you to have watery eyes after the procedure for three days. But if after this time the tearing does not stop, consult an ophthalmologist.

Tears after eyelash extensions are not the only possible problem. Also, the lash maker’s clients may experience itching, tingling, and sometimes the whites of the eyes become red. This may be due to artificial eyelashes that scratch the eyelid when blinking. If the artist places the hairs too close to the skin of the eyelids, then they become mechanical irritants: they touch the eyeball when you blink. Considering that a person blinks about twenty times per minute, this becomes a serious problem. Fake eyelashes constantly scratch your eyes, leading to redness and pain.

There may be another reason why your eyes water after eyelash extensions. The lashmaker will definitely give recommendations on how to care for your eyes after the procedure to prevent them from watering. For example, you should not apply cream to your eyelids or rub your eyes with your hands. This can cause the hairs to shift and the glue to dissolve, which will get on the mucous membrane and provoke an allergic reaction.

If you are worried about excessive tears, cutting pain in the eyes or severe itching, first of all, ask your lash maker what to do. The technician will probably explain what caused the discomfort - an allergy to glue, a chemical burn, or something else.

If you cannot get an appointment with a lash maker, try home remedies. Buy chamomile in bags at the pharmacy, brew and rinse your eyes with this decoction when they are watery. If the unpleasant sensation does not go away or, even worse, intensifies, there is nothing you can do about it; you will have to remove the eyelashes yourself.

When you come to the specialist with complaints that your eyes are watering after eyelash extensions, you should be given first aid. It looks like this:

The artificial hairs are removed, and your eyelashes are washed with a special composition that dissolves the remaining glue.
Rinsing is done using a decoction of chamomile or plain water.
If the client complains of pain in the eyes, anesthetic drops are used.

After the lash maker has given you first aid and your eyes are no longer watering, be sure to go to the doctor. The ophthalmologist will explain what to do next and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

But it is better, of course, to avoid such unpleasant situations and go to experienced professionals in trustworthy beauty salons.

How is the procedure performed?

The extension technology involves gluing synthetic hairs to the base of natural eyelashes: single or collected in a bun. Approximately a month after the procedure, the need for correction arises. There are several extension methods:

partial - artificial eyelashes are glued at a certain interval or only in the corners;
full - eyelashes are glued along the entire line;
3 D – 2 synthetic eyelashes are glued to each natural eyelash;
creative - glued eyelashes can be multi-colored, with rhinestones or sparkles.

Each technique involves the use of special glue.

Contraindications

The eyelash extension procedure has a number of contraindications:

Madarosis is a pathology characterized by loss of eyelashes and eyebrows caused by destruction of the structure of hair follicles. In the absence of natural eyelashes, there is nothing to stick artificial hairs on.
All diseases of the visual organs : conjunctivitis, eyelash mites, blepharitis, dry eye syndrome, stye, etc. If you have eye diseases, eyelash extensions are not allowed.
Various skin pathologies: dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.
Asthma . Even minor fumes from the chemicals used can trigger an attack.
Allergic reaction or hypersensitivity of the eyes. Excessive sensitivity of the skin around the eyes often causes eyelash loss: cyclical or seasonal. In this case, extension is impossible due to the high probability of complications.
Individual intolerance to the components included in the glue and other materials used during the procedure.
Too thin and weak natural eyelashes , prone to falling out from exposure to artificial material and its weight.
Hormonal imbalance , which negatively affects the condition of eyelashes and complicates their renewal process.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding period. Exposure to chemicals can provoke an allergic reaction not only in the mother, but also in the baby.

Certain conditions, illnesses or actions significantly reduce the duration of eyelash extensions:

The use of contact lenses, which regularly involves manipulation of artificial hairs.
Hormonal imbalance, which negatively affects the condition of eyelashes and complicates their renewal process.
Taking antibiotics and strong medications.
Excessive tearing due to highly sensitive eyes.
Oily eyelid skin.
Coloring natural eyelashes with paint 1-2 days before extensions.

After care

Eyelash extensions require regular care and compliance with a number of rules. In the first 2-3 days after the procedure, the following is unacceptable:

contact with water;
constant touching of eyes and eyelashes;
artificial hair dyeing;
treatment of the area near the eyes with fatty oils and creams;
visiting the swimming pool, sauna and bathhouse.

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Features of extensions when wearing lenses

To avoid complications and unpleasant symptoms, before applying artificial eyelashes, you should remove eyelash enhancement products.
The latter are placed in a container with liquid. They must also be removed during correction. Safety measures reduce the likelihood of glue and other chemicals used in the procedure getting on the lenses and in the eyes. The manipulation is simple, but requires attentiveness and caution from the cosmetologist. Eyelash extensions with contact lenses should be done as follows:

Remove contact lenses and place them in the container.
Apply a product with a degreasing effect to natural eyelashes.
Place an adhesive patch or silicone pad under the lower eyelid.
Artificial hairs are applied one by one using tweezers.

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If the client has lenses, this does not prevent her from choosing the length and required volume of hairs. The specialist advises at what length it will be more comfortable to wear contact devices to improve vision and glasses. After the procedure, it is not recommended to immediately put on lenses - the solution can cause several hair extensions to instantly fall off. Wearing lenses prematurely often causes an allergic reaction and inflammation.