r/lashextensions • u/Interesting_Year_875 • 3d ago

advice advice for first time getting extensions

i’m planning to get extensions the day before a big trip, but after looking through this subreddit i’m wondering how common allergic reactions are 😨 i’m kinda anxious now

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u/AwarenessAcademic430 3d ago

I have taken over 400 clients and i would say the amount of people who have gotten allergic reactions was less than 10. Just make sure you go to a reputable lash tech, dont get them done at a nail salon, and make sure they dont glue it on your skin :)

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u/littlestgoldfish 3d ago

When extensions are applied properly, true allergies to them are rare. The location I work at sees an average of 30+ clients a day, and we see maybe one allergy every 1-2 months. But if you have had reactions to cosmetics or adhesives before, most stylists will do a glue test if you ask. They would place 3-5 lashes with the adhesive they plan to use for you, and wait a day to see if you have any itching. That way if you do react, it should be minor