EYELASH EXTENSIONS AND HAY FEVER

It’s the dreaded time of year, only that it’s come and hit even harder. POLLEN SEASON ! Pollen season is here meaning allergies are even more peak. With having been in lockdown and not out and about, not even at the start to accept the promt of pollen season to acclimate to, but step out spontaneously without no notice for our senses to go into overdrive and react 10xs worse.
Hay fever can affect individuals either in the eyes (puffy, itchy and watery) or nose and throat. Not forgetting there are many other symptoms and a long list of. We are just going to focus on the eyes as for eyelash extension wearers these 2 combinations can be a nightmare, but for the love of lashes, a big massive contraindication also, meaning you are not suppose to have them installed. Main reason being, hay fever automatically weakens the immune system, also meaning, even in normal climates, hay fever sufferers will not normally suffer from adhesive reactions, but due to the weakening of the immune system will become even more vulnerable to adhesives  and possibly other eyelash products. Now, the components that normally aggravate allergic reactions is the latex, which we LashDollzUK do not use, regardless as all our adhesives are latex free, the main ingredient that causes allergic reactions.
Due to the seriousness of hay fever and the forever changing allergies and reactions that risk can not be taken as we will never know which other components of the adhesive will trigger a reaction.
As well as constant blowing of your noses, and that comes with watery and itchy eyes and then what ? Stinging and having to soothe the eye area so it starts clashing with the eyelash extensions and don’t forget watery eyes/tears contains salt ions (electrolytes). With constant watery eyes, this then interacts with the glue bond causing your eyes to sting so more hassles and aggravating pains. A big NO NO

If you currently, have secretly not told your eyelash esthetician that you suffer from hay fever and are going through the mill at the moment, here are a few things you can do to ensure you lessen the most aggravated, most annoying allergies ever as it is a nightmare, but it will not fully protect you from hayfever and is a guide for eyelash  extension wearers who are currently suffering from hay fever. It is also an Eyelash Esthetcians job also to keep an extra eye out for the symptoms and reactions of undisclosed hay fever sufferers. Hope it helps

They are as follows:

Cleaning of Eyelash extensions
Enhance the cleansing of your eyelash extensions and brushing during the day. This will not make them fall off but will give you the biggest relief ever. Keeping them extra clean plus removing excess pollen and even more environmental pollutants. As the atmosphere is much more stagnant plus more dirt. Ewwww

Eyelash aftercare cleansing foam kit
A product that should be purchased by all eyelash extensions wearers and regardless if whether a short or long term wearers. Not only does it keep your extensions clean but contributes massively to extending the retention of. 

​Silk Handkerchiefs
Rather than use tissues as they also during pollen season can aggravate your senses towards dust particles, use a cotton or silk cloth instead. This is a heaven send plus will be less harsh on your nose and upper lip area from all the rubbing, sneezing, and that means less soreness. Stack up, wash at the end of the day and another tip which is one I have used in my household that cost less than £5 from any household outlet in the baby section called Napisan, this is soft on delicate skin, has been around for a few decades and completely eliminates germs from clothing plus it’s an amazing whitener.

Avoid eye makeup 

You already have a sassy set of a eyelash Extensions, that just compliment you and the reason you have had them installed is to compliment your eyes without makeup. Less is more. So.. during this season using eye shadow or eyeliner would just aggravate your eyelids even more causing extra irritation plus build up from hay fever itself in and around the eyes. 
This can be even more harsher on your lashes especially when you are removing your makeup and on top of that you are already cleaning or rubbing them several times a day. So why add more stress ?

​Antihistamines
​If you are a serious hay fever sufferer, or allergen sufferer, you can get all year round shots to aid and prepare you for hay fever season, not only will it alleviate and lessen but sometimes it completely protects you from this part of the season improving your quality of life. You can also take antihistamines 3-6 months prior to hay fever season, if not you can purchase really good antihistamines such as Loratadine or Piriton, these are both available over the counter in all pharmacies.

Here are just a few hints and tips in the image below, as to what you can also do to alleviate hay fever symptoms.
​Also best advice is to get professional confirmation from a specialist as this is basic and general advice and have a allergy test done to identify which foods also contribute to deterring and aggravating your hay fever symtons.
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