Bad Experiences with Eyelash Lifting? 9 Complications *

Eyelash Lifting is an increasingly popular beauty treatment that is low-risk but can still have unwanted side effects. The good news is that most of these complications are harmless and do not cause long-term damage. The bad news is that some of these side effects can be quite problematic.

In this blog post, we discuss the most common complications that can occur with eyelash lifting.

What can go wrong with eyelash lifting?

The most common eyelash lifting complications are:

1. A failed result, where the eyelashes look unnatural and stick straight up, making the eyes look wide open.
   Cause: a pad that was too flat was used. Using a silicone pad that is more curved will create more lift.
   
   
2. The eyelashes are deformed or crisscrossed.
   
   
   
   Cause: instead of meticulously pulling the eyelashes parallel and evenly onto the silicone pad, they were glued haphazardly onto the pad and not corrected before applying the lotions. This condition is then fixed and the result looks pitiful, plus the eyelashes can no longer move properly and break more easily.
   
   
   
3. The eyelashes are completely frizzed, also known as "burned."
   
   
   
   Cause: a substandard lifting product was used or the perming lotion was left on the lashes for too long. These unsightly frizzed lashes are irreversibly damaged until a new natural lash grows out and the old lash falls out. Even applying mascara doesn't help, as it causes the frizzed lashes to clump together even more.
   
   
4. The lashes have no lift, the lifting effect is barely visible or only short-lived.
   Cause: the lifting product was substandard or outdated, so the perming lotion is depleted and lacks the strength to open the hair structure. It may also be that the perming lotion did not have enough time to take effect. In this case, it is worth repeating the lifting.
   
   
   
5. The eyelashes have too much lift
   Cause: This happens when the eyelashes are completely treated with perming lotion. This is wrong. The correct way is to treat only the curved area.

6. Eyelashes have fallen out due to eyelash lifting.
   
   
   
   Cause: This can happen if an outdated glue that has become thick is used. Such glue dries much faster than a fresh, thin one. When fixing the lashes and aligning them parallel on the silicone pad, too much force is applied to the lashes.
   To avoid this, a high-quality lash lifting glue should be used. This glue is water-soluble and can therefore be corrected with a drop of water in its fixed position.
   
   
   
7. The eyelash lifting causes allergic reactions, redness, swelling, or itching.
   
   
   
   Cause: the lifting product was substandard. In general, even good eyelash lifting products can cause irritation in known sensitive skin, as they contain chemicals that are necessary for the lifting process. Therefore, a few drops of the perming lotion should be applied to the cheek before the application, and if no unwanted reactions occur within 5 minutes, a lifting can be performed. The lotions should only be applied to the eyelashes, not the eyelid.
   If the products used are carefully and completely removed and washed off the lashes after the lifting, the irritation usually subsides immediately.
   
   
8. Infections occur after eyelash lifting.
   Cause: If the eyelash treatment is not carried out hygienically and correctly, conjunctival infections can occur. It is therefore very important to work carefully and hygienically.
   
   
9. Eye damage occurs.
   Cause: careless handling around the eye can theoretically always cause injuries. However, this complication is extremely rare because no sharp or injurious objects are used in eyelash lifting. It goes without saying that extreme caution is always required for anything around the eye.
   
   

The question remains: Is Lash Lifting unhealthy?

When done correctly, eyelash lifting generally has no side effects and is therefore not harmful.

All complications can be avoided by working with high-quality eyelash lifting products, such as the Super Lash and Brow Lifting Kit from XXL Lashes. With this kit, you can basically perform a lifting yourself if you are skilled and experienced, follow the instructions exactly, and work very carefully and meticulously.

Otherwise, eyelash lifting should best be done by experienced professionals in a lash studio. During a consultation before the treatment, the risks and side effects can be discussed to avoid any complications.

DIY Eyelash Lifting at home? Is that advisable?

Yes, it is possible to perform an eyelash lifting at home yourself if you have the right tools and products, a detailed guide, a steady hand, and some skill, because

• You are flexible in scheduling your appointment and can conveniently and calmly do the application on the weekend when you have time and leisure.
• You save time on visiting the beauty salon.
• You save money, as the material costs for a very good lash lifting product, which you can use 5-10 times, are much cheaper than a professional treatment in a beauty salon.

My Lash Lifting before and after

I always find the result overwhelming, as the eyes look more expressive even without mascara and eyelash curlers.

The eyelash lifting with the Super Lash and Brow Lifting Kit lasted about 6 weeks for me. After that, the effect diminished a bit, but a good lift was still present.

My conclusion:

Initially, I had my eyelashes lifted in the studio. But since I tried it myself and was satisfied, I now always lift them myself. I find it quite easy to apply now.

Additionally, the good price-performance ratio convinces me. A treatment in the studio cost about 30-50 €. That is the equivalent of a good kit, with which I can perform about 8-10 treatments. I have already tried different sets and have now permanently decided on the eyelash lifting kit from XXL Lashes due to the many good recommendations. According to various product tests, it is one of the best products for lash lifting. My experiences with the durability of the eyelash lifting are also good. My eyelash lifting with this set lasts about 6 weeks until I refresh it again.

What are your experiences? I would love to hear about the difficulties you faced and how you overcame them.