All You Need to Know About Under Eye Gel Pad Used During Eyelash Extension
Being an eyelash extension artist is extremely beneficial looking at the demand and market size that you will be enjoying. The future of this field is equally bright and this is the right time to step into the field and invade its territories.
There are products that you need to invest in beyond the eyelash extension before getting your eyelash extension business started. One of the most important products is the under-eye gel pads. These pads play a crucial role in the application process of eyelash extensions.
Let’s throw light on the application process of these eye pads.
- Under-eye gel pads need to be applied before you begin the eyelash extension application. Depending on your client’s face shape and size you will need to match up an under-eye pad that fits well.
- Ask your client to look up straight, this will help you to see all of the clients’ under eyelashes and make it easier for you to apply.
- Balance all of the client’s bottom eyelashes down and apply the eye pad. Be sure to always keep around 2 – 3 mm away from their water line.
- Now the under-eye pad is applied, ask the client to close their eyes and check it is comfortable and that they can close their eyes fully. If the client feels any discomfort move the pad until the client is happy with it.
- If it is the client for time getting eyelash extensions to explain why it is important it is comfortable and they can close their eyes fully.
Why use under-eye gel pads correctly?
It is crucial to use these pads correctly during the eyelash extensions as this can lead to issues as the following:
Bruised Eye or Bloodshot Eye: This is due to the under-eye pad being placed too close to the client’s waterline and eye. This can irritate and can even scratch the client’s eyes. This will make your client feel itchy and they might quit the process in between.
Under Eye Swelling / Irritation: This can be a small amount of swelling or a lot depending on the client and how badly the under-eye pad was on. Irritation can include tearing, redness, burning sensations, and itching.
This show that you need to master the application of the eye pad or else you might create trouble for your clients as well as yourself.
Though there are ways to prevent them. Let’s have a look at these ways.
Precautions to take while applying under-eye gel pads during the eyelash extension.
- Ways to make sure the pad you use on your client fits their under-eye shape properly.
- Always be gentle when applying the pad to the client’s under-eye, some people have more fragile/sensitive under-eyes than others.
- Leave a 2 – 3 mm gap beneath the client’s lash line – pads that are placed too close to the waterline can cause bruising to the eye, swelling, and bloodshot eyes.
- If the pad moves or begins to slip during the service, make sure you move the pad back into the correct position.
Summary
If you desire to make a mark in the field of eyelash extension then you must ace the application job of under-eye gel pads. As negligence here can cost you your salon’s reputation.
