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Create your free business website! www.ascpskincare.com 11 Image 1. Proper preparation is essential to the eyelash extension process. E Eyelash extensions are here to stay. With more consumers each year choosing to wear extensions, and more service providers specializing in this area, we have naturally seen a rise in mishaps. Problems with the application process can be avoided with proper training, preparation, and plenty of practice, but more serious issues can still crop up. These issues normally stem from one of three conditions: the "B.A.D." trio of blepharitis, alopecia, and the development of allergies. Here are some important safety preparations (Image 1) and precautions to help you avoid the B.A.D. trio. Blepharitis Blepharitis is an infl ammation of the eyelids that involves oil gland blockage at the base of the lashes (Image 2). Symptoms include: • Abnormal growth, crusting, or loss of eyelashes. • Blurry vision. • Burning of the eye. • Dry eyes. • Feeling like something is in your eye. • Red, swollen eyelids. • Sensitivity to light. The condition has many possible causes— including allergies and lash mites—but most importantly for estheticians providing lash extension services, it can be exacerbated by improper hygiene leading to an excess growth of the skin's ordinary bacteria. Of course, it's always ideal to keep the lash line clean. Wearing eyelash extensions produces a perfect area for bacteria to hide—between the eyelid and where the eyelash extension is placed. Many lash extension clients have an aversion to washing their eyes due to the misconception that it will cause their new lashes to wash off. It is important to instruct clients to wash their eyes and eyelashes every day. Daily washing will not only keep their eyes bright and healthy, it will also keep lash extensions from shedding because of oils and bacteria that may cause the adhesive to break down prematurely. What eyelash wash do doctors recommend most for blepharitis sufferers and those who want to avoid it? Baby shampoo! Have it available in your retail area, and recommend each client pick up a bottle. Image 2. Blepharitis is an infl ammation of the eyelids that involves oil gland blockage at the base of the lashes.