Hi

I'm a mobile therapist and wondered how much others charged for Patch Testing for Lash Extensions and what you actually did for that.

Some questions: ......

Do you just test the adhesive with a couple of test lashes on outer corners of each eye?

Do you charge a certain amount which is redeemable on day? A friend of mine who works from a home salon charges £25.00 and applies half a dozen to each eye and this cost is redeemable on the day of the application - only concern I have is that I am then going out and spending half an hour on top of treatment on the day and earning nothing for those 30 mins if you see what I mean.

Do you actually take your massage table for client to lie on in order to correctly position the lashes or just get the client to lie on settee (which I don't think would look professional!)?

Would really appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks

I don't do lash extensions but am intrigued as to why you would put a few lashes on to do a patch test!
Surely you just patch test the products behind the ear as you do with eyelash perms and tints.
Your client would look a bit silly walking around with 6 or so lashes on
I also don't know anyone who charges for a patch test, surely this is factored into your price.
If your client does have a reaction then it's better to have a reaction behind the ear than on the eyes-isn't that the whole point of a patch test?

There is no real need for patch testing as the adhesive does not touch the skin - only the eyelash. That's what I was told on my course.
However, if you have a person who can be sensitive to certain eye products, it may be worth doing one.
Also, I use micropore tape, so I do ask if they have allergies to sticking plaster.

I normally charge £20 for the initial consultation and at the same time apply a couple of lashes to the outer corner of the eye. The £20 is redeemable off full set and also secures the booking, i only do this if someone hasnt had a set done before as most of mine are regulars and also have had them on before. I also use micropore tape so ask if they have allergies etc it is helpful as it cuts down on the time for the actual application of lashes and you can have lashes ready for when they are to be applied.

I just don't understand why you would attach lashes for a patch test???

I'm not trained in Lashes but I know for perming and tints you have to patch test at least 24hrs prior behind the ear or inside the elbow. For eyelash perming I have to patch test the adhesive. Can you imagine what would happen to someones eyes if they were allergic? Surely it would be better to have a reaction on your arm rather than your eyes!

Sorry, I no this isn't my thing but it does seem rather daft...

this is also what i do... as the adhesive is not touching the eye or skin at all,
and obviosly the tape is the same as people have allergies to plasters x

If the adhesive is not touch the eye or skin then why do you need to apply a few lashes to the outer eye as Kelshah and Lisa21 said they do?

i'm not sure?? depends on what they were tought?? like i say no glue touches the eyes at all when they are applied.
just on the lash.
i'm worried now that i should be doing this??? x

The adhesive in the eyelash perm does not touch the skin either, but you still have to patch test it. I was informed when doing my training that the adhesive is the product people are most likely to have a reaction to. If that's the case with ELperm I can't see why it would be any different with lash extensions. I don't think I'd like to take the risk of having someone's eyes react to an untested product.

do you mean just for the test or the actual full set??
either way, yes you need to take massage table, it would be near impossible without! xxxxxxxxx

i patch test the glue, the sealer and the remover and i always check that they are fine with micropore. I personally am allergic to fabric plasters and micropore. so i have included it as a quick question on the consult card.

I always patch test any new client . its just become habit now for me.

Hope this helps

It may be the vapours from the adhesive the client reacts to.

Do you just test the adhesive with a couple of test lashes on outer corners of each eye?
When i was trained i was led to believe that if a client was going to be sensitive to the adhesive it would become apparent after a few lashes on each eye

Surely then it would be too late if they have a reaction!
That's the same as say putting an eyelash perm on and seeing if they have a reaction after the first couple of minutes isn't it?
If they can have a reaction to the glue, remover or the sealant then surely you should patch test them before putting it anywhere near the eyes.
Am i being incredibly stupid here?

Well Angelina221, if your being incredibly stupid - add me to the list!!

Is it that different companies are telling people different things? Or am I being over cautious and patch testing for everything???