Over the past couple years, I had to remove lashes from a couple long-time lash clients. After 2-3 years of wearing extensions, they have developed sensitivities. This is such a difficult problem to solve. For most of us who have been lashing for a while, we see this happen from time to time.
Results from the Professional Lash & Brow Artists’ Industry Survey, as seen on this infographic, show that more than 50 percent of us have had clients who experienced an allergic reaction in the past 12 months. That’s a lot!
When it comes to allergies, there is really no way around it… We try glue alternatives, but for some clients there is no such thing as a completely allergy free glue. In these cases, we need an exit strategy for ourselves, and our clients. It’s hard – we get emotionally involved with our clients, we listen when they share their life stories, we walk through their family celebrations, holidays, and other personal details of their lives. In a sense, they become the family members of our lash world.
Facing Reality
When we can no longer offer the service they love so much, we – and they – will grasp at straws to keep their lashes on. I have tried removing lashes, giving them a break for a few weeks or months, and of course using a sensitive glue.
Some clients, the sensitive glue worked, others it did not. Some still come back a few times a year for special occasions, and take an antihistamine, which has been a temporary fix for a few.
Have you experienced a client allergic reaction? Please email info@infinitilash.com and I will share in future blogs!