Eyelash Perming Flashcards
Benefits of Lash Perming
● Improve general appearance of lashes
● Lashes appear longer and thicker, with added curl
Client Recommendations
● Treatment process
● Likely outcome
● Further treatments to enhance lash and brow appearance eg tinting, shaping, waxing
Sensitivity/Patch Test
● Client must be tested 24-48 hours before treatment
● Apply small amount of glue/lotion to inside of elbow or behind ear
Patch Test Outcome
● Positive – red, itchy irritated, swelling
● Negative – no change to skin
Why test?
● Insurance purposes
● Ascertain if client is allergic to the product
Contra-indications
● Bacteria/Fungal/Viral diseases:
● Conjunctivitus
● Stye
● Blepharitis
● Impetigo
Restrict
● Watery eyes
● Mild excema/psoriasis
Contra-actions
● Erythema and allergic reaction
● Product entering eye
● If this occurs the eye will need flushing with cold water to remove the product
After Care
● No make up for up to 24 hours
● Avoid getting lashes wet for 24 hours
● No further eye treatments for 24 hours
● Avoid sun/UV light for 24-48 hours
● Return in 2-3 months (6 weeks absolute minimum)
● Use oil-free eye make up remover
Products & Equipments
Products
● Lash Adhesive
● Perm Lotion
● Fixing Lotion
● Nourishing Lotion
● Tinting products
Equipments
● Eye shield
● Rods (s/m/l depending on lash length)
● Mascara wand
● Lash lifting tool or orange stick
● Flannel or toweling mitt
● Headband
● Cotton buds
● Cotton pads
● Tissues
● Mirror
Treatment Techniques
● Rods – select size/bend to fit contour of eye
● Eye shield – protect lower lashes
● Adhesive – apply to rod and place on eyelid, closest to lash line, then apply adhesive to top of rod
● Using Lash Lifting Tool – carefully lift lashes onto rod (do not rush this, it is vital the lashes don’t overlap)
● Apply Perm Lotion with cotton bud – cover eyes with flannel covered in tissue
● Remove excess after 12-14 mins with cotton bud)
● Apply Lifting Lotion with cotton bud – cover eyes and leave on for same amount of time as Perm Lotion
● Remove Lifting Lotion as per Perm Lotion
● Apply Tint to lashes and leave on for 5/6 mins
● Remove Tint with cotton pads
● Apply Nourishing Lotion and leave on for same amount of time as Lifting Lotion
● Remove Nourishing Lotion as per Lifting Lotion
● Lift and remove rod carefully (client’s eyes to remain closed)
The Chemical Process
● Perm Lotion – softens cuticle
● Cuticle scales open
● Perm lotion enters cuticle and breaks down disulphide bonds
● Fixing Lotion causes oxidization, causing permanent fixing of hair in new shape by re-building disulphide bonds
