Lash tech left disgusted as she spots a major problem with her client’s lashes… and it’s making people’s skin crawl
A LASH tech has left people’s skin crawling after sharing a shocking video of one of her clients.
Payton explained that the woman had come in for a lash fill, and she only spotted the problem when she taped the under eye, ready to begin.
“Look at her lash line,” Payton wrote over the top of the TikTok video.
“She came in for her lash fill – let me know what you think this is.”
People raced to the comments section to have their say, with one writing: “Noooo not lash mites!”
“Is it the lash mites?” another asked.
To which Payton replied: “Yes maaamm”.
“I was obsessed with washing my lashes because I would do a whole skin care moment,” the woman replied.
“Just wash them, it’s worth it I promise you will feel brand new.”
“That’s the best obsession I wish everyone felt that way haha,” Payton said.
“Oooooop noooooooooo,” a third commented.
“Omg omg omg omg,” someone else exclaimed.
“Well, someone has missed her washing sessions,” another wrote.
“It’s lash mites,” someone else stated.
But not everyone thought Payton should have shared the video, despite the woman being unrecognisable in the clip.
“Why are you embarrassing your customer? That’s being unprofessional,” one wrote.
Eyelash mites are caused by two types of Demodex mites – Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis – that feed on dead skin cells.
Demodex folliculorum are the ones most likely to be found on eyelashes.
They feed on the dead skin cells around the lashes and on other areas of the eye, such as the lid.
Symptoms of eyelash mites include itchiness, redness and stinging or burning in and around the eyelashes.
If the symptoms persevere or worsen, it can lead to blepharitis – or inflammation of the eye.
Having a good eye hygiene routine can help prevent mites, and is especially important if you have eyelash extensions.
While it’s recommended that you wait 48 hours after your lashes are applied to wash them, you should be washing them around every two to three days after that.
That figure is dependent on how oily your eyelid is, and the kinds of activities you get up to.
There are various lash extension cleansers and shampoos on the market, although some lash techs also recommend using baby shampoo.
Make sure the lashes are wet, then use a spoolie brush to apply the cleanser or shampoo.
Run the bristles of the spoolie back and forth along the lashline to ensure you’re removing any dirt and build-up – which, in turn, will help prevent lash mites.