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Create your free business website! www.ascpskincare.com 13 CHEMOTHERAPY Many chemotherapy drugs cause temporary hair loss. Wait until all treatments have ceased. The first regrowth after hair loss from chemotherapy may be very fine and fragile—use extreme caution. Patch test using the lightest diameter and length by applying 3–5 lashes on the outside corners of the eyelids. Wait until they shed naturally so you can observe the lash cycle. Proceed with a full set only when her lashes cycle normally. CHILDBIRTH Clients who have given birth in the last 120 days will experience more shedding. Let them know you may have to retouch more frequently until the lash growth cycle returns to normal. Use caution when choosing diameter and length. DRY EYES Moisture from the eyes and the environment is needed to cure the extensions. Clients with dry eyes may be uncomfortable during the initial cure time. Will she be able to resist rubbing or picking at her lashes? This may be a contraindication. Patch test to make sure. EYE INFECTION Any type of eye infection is a contraindication. Do not lash. HORMONAL IMBALANCE OR THYROID DISEASE These conditions can cause a shorter lash cycle and dry, brittle lashes. Use caution when choosing lash lengths and diameters, and advise the client that she may need retouching more frequently. Is That Glue Safe? Never use an adhesive that is not intended specifically for eyelash extensions. Eyelash adhesives are made with methyl or ethyl cyanoacrylates. Don't be fooled by the term medical grade, which you may see on adhesives made with butyl or octyl cyanoacrylates. Although these are used for a variety of medical, veterinary, and first-aid purposes, they are not safe for use on, or around, the eyes. Remember your ASCP liability insurance includes coverage for product reactions! Image 5. Safety and hygiene are central to providing clients a great experience, as well as great lashes. MEDICATIONS Many drugs can cause premature lash loss; clients who take any of these medications may require more frequent retouches. Be mindful of the lash lengths and diameter. Lighter lashes live longer. Some of the main medications to check for include: antiarthritics, anticoagulants, anticonvulsants (epilepsy medication), antidepressants, beta blockers (for high blood pressure), blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering drugs, drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease, ulcer medications, and vitamin A derivatives. Good Lashes, Every Time Keeping safety and hygiene in mind will help you give clients a great experience, as well as great lashes (Image 5). Knowing how to not only apply a beautiful set of lashes, but also how to prevent unwelcome lash scenarios, makes you a knowledgeable master lasher. And knowledge is beautiful! Christa McDearmon is a licensed cosmetologist, barber, master esthetician, and instructor. She has spent the last 10 years educating and speaking on a wide variety of beauty and business topics. McDearmon has published four books and has also done magazine work and curriculum development for a wide variety of businesses. She currently owns and operates Emmceedee Education, which focuses on continuing education for licensed cosmetologists. For more information visit www.emmceedee.com or email her at christa@emmceedee.com.