We love a good DIY solution to our favorite beauty trends. There is a DIY application for pretty much everything these days. This is not surprising since the pandemic forced everyone to be at-home beauty professionals.

Doing certain things yourself is great; you don’t need to make trips to the salon and it may be less expensive. But, certain things are better left to the professionals. One of the treatments you should avoid doing yourself is an eyelash extension application.

DIY eyelash extensions may seem easy, but you shouldn’t apply them yourself. This article explains why. We will review the dangers associated with doing this process on your own and why you should avoid it.

Are DIY Eyelash Extensions Safe? 

Lash glue contains cyanoacrylate, a medical-grade bonding agent. This adhesive, when cured, produces fumes that easily travel to the eyes, mouth, and nose. Unfortunately, these body parts are very sensitive to fumes.

Cyanoacrylate can cause an allergic reaction when it comes in contact with your face. This makes it dangerous to handle the glue without any training. Certified lash technicians are specially trained to handle and work with this glue.

When you apply the extensions yourself, you will need to open your eyes to see what you are doing. This presents the risk of the glue getting into your eyes. When a professional has completed the application of your eyelash extensions, you can keep your eyes closed.

DIY Lash Extension Dangers

Traction Alopecia

A rule of thumb for lash extensions is to add the extension to a single natural lash. Whether you add multiple extensions or a single one, you need to attach it to a single lash. 

Lashes grow at different rates, and mistakenly adding an extension to multiple lashes will mean that when the lashes begin to grow, they will pull at each other. The traction is usually very painful.

Unfortunately, many people who try DIY eyelash extensions end up gluing two or more of their natural lashes together during the extension process.

The tension on the natural lash can damage the hair follicles. The result is usually a reduction or complete stop in hair production. This condition is called traction alopecia.

Sharp Tweezers

You will likely watch a couple of online tutorials before you apply your lash extensions at home. The tutorials show people using sharp tweezers to apply these lashes. It looks easy when you watch them do it.

What we forget is that these people are trained and have practiced for a long time. Their hands are steady due to the training and practice. They know how to handle and control the tweezers when applying extensions.

If you have not been trained, placing these sharp tweezers close to your eyes can be risky. The consequences can be dire if there is an accident.

Why You Should See a Certified Lash Technician

The reason why you should book an appointment with a certified lash technician is obvious: they will do a better job and will do it safely. They have received the required training and use professional-grade products. They have also performed lash extensions many times, so there will be no trial and error.

The dangers noted above are also essential reasons why you should not risk doing lash extensions yourself.

Let the Professionals Handle Your Lashes

Are you looking for a reliable eyelash extension technician? The team at Sweet Skin Medspa in Phoenix is your best choice. Leave it to our experts to safely apply your lash extensions. 

Our team does not use a one-size-fits-all approach. Your technician will take the time to customize your lashes depending on the look you desire.

Ready to book an appointment? Call us today at 602-825-1746 or email swtskin@yahoo.com.