no to DIY eyelash extension

No To DIY for Eyelash Extensions

In some occasions, we find ourselves not having enough free time to spend personally. One good solution in response to this issue is the DIY process. Do it your own is an action of preferring to do activities on your own rather than getting and hiring professional help. When you are busy, DIY seems to be the best solution we can ever think of.
There are a lot of eyelash extensions that are being sold in the market. This type of eyelashes, commonly known as at-home eyelash extensions, cost a minimal fee and looks like it can easily be done on your own.it would seem to be easy way fix to your busy schedule and the best alternative in going to the salon for professional eyelash extensions. Unfortunately, do it your own eyelash extensions can be really dangerous.
Since products are readily and easily being sold in the pharmacy or grocery store, we have a high tendency to trust it. However, these products are not necessarily safe or easy as they claim. Those eyelash extensions that are being sold in the market that uses an adhesive like cyanoacrylate can be dangerous when not handled by professional aestheticians.
Cyanoacrylate glue is the industrial name for what is commonly knowns as “Crazy Glue” or “Super Glue”. Cyanoacrylate is the key ingredient used in the medical grade adhesive that binds the extensions to the natural lash. Cyanoacrylate is not water-based but is composed of acrylic resin which has special bonding conditions. This chemical can bind on any surface when there is moisture present. If this glue touches your eye or skin, it can burn the skin or cause an allergic reaction. Cyanoacrylate is a very impressive adhesive but incredibly risky to use without training. Many DIY eyelash kits won’t reveal their ingredient for us to know.
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DIY eyelashes come in clusters that are glued across multiple lashes. However, eyelashes grow at different rates. Some natural lashes might end up having a fall out. Professional aestheticians are trained to identify the natural lashes that are safe to use. Too much pressure from a pull on the hair can lead to traction alopecia.
Sometimes, we tug on our eyelashes that can be intensified when the natural lash we wear are too heavy. This forced tugging will put a strain to your natural lash and might cause premature shedding. Additionally, some tweezers found in the market feature a sharp point that is totally not intended for do it your own eyelash extension.
Professional aestheticians have undergone intensive education on eyelash health and to design a customize set of lash extensions. They strategically select the size and length of lash to safely fit your natural lashes. The drug store adhesives are less effective than a professional’s touch.
After looking more in-depth at these claims of easy, healthy, long-lasting DIY last extensions, it is hard to find the benefit outweighing the risk. A friendly advice, DO NOT DO DIY.