Eyelash Extensions Gone Wrong: SA Woman Shares How Her Eye Was Glued Shut in Unsettling Video

• A South African woman named Lebo posted a TikTok video showing the aftermath of a botched lash removal
• A lash technician accidentally used glue instead of remover, glueing Lebo's eye shut
• The video sparked concern online, with viewers expressing shock and wishing Lebo a speedy recovery
• Pro lash tech shares the importance of safety when installing or removing eye lashes

One Mzansi woman suffered for beauty- literally.

Lash tech glues woman's eye shut

A TikTok video shows how she needed to rush to an eye specialist after her eye was glued shut after attempting to get individual lashes removed.

In the video, Lebo (@leboo_ra) is seen with one of her eyes completely closed, with thick, dried-up white glue along the opening of her eyelid.

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The specialist is seen working hard to carefully remove the dry glue and treat the young woman's eye.

"The lady used an eyelash glue on my eye instead of individual eyelash remover," Lebo said in her caption.

Lebo also indicated that the lash tech was distracted while talking with other people in the salon and took the wrong product (glue), and used it on her eye without checking.

Lash Tech advises on lash appointment procedures

Pro make-up artist and lash technician Benedict Muzembe, highlights that clients have the right to ask a lash tech for their qualifications and credentials before getting any lash extensions.

"Clients can ask for previous experience of the technician and qualifications to ensure that they are in the hands of a professional."

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She also stated that clients can question what products are used and what emergency plan the lash tech has.

"Lash techs should always ensure they use products that are not too strong and are eye area friendly as working with the eyes requires gentleness. Incase of an emergency they need to know the first aid method of helping a client if they mistakenly use a product that can cause harm."

She also added that consent forms and consultations are important.

"A client consultation process is importnat before the actual installation .Another important factor when attending to a lash appointment a consent form needs to be signed so that a client can also share what the are allergic or sensitive to. Lash techs also have to use harm free products and materials."

Lash mishap leaves SA stressed

The video garnered many views and comments from concerned netizens who expressed shock and confusion at the woman's unfortunate experience.

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Omni Powered Beauty commented:

"Please tell me how one commits that type of mistake?"

Masego commented:

"Name and shame."

Jasmine Shindinge responded:

"I’m sorry my baby. Yohhh. I hope you didn’t experience any damage and physical trauma."

vanessamokoena said:

"My eyes literally got teary just by watching ... Tjo Aowa."

Hangwi Mo commented:

"I never ignore signs. As I cancel my eyelash appointment..."

___lelomo___ replied:

"Yhoo hleI hope you're okay ❤️"

Miss Linah said:

"Jeso Modimo sefapano, will I ever put on lashes?? ‍Hope you good, mama ❤️"

Likco❤️ replied:

"New fear unlocked."

Woman shares lash extension disaster in TikTok video

Briefly News previously reported on a TikTokker, who goes by the handle @ministunna_, sharing the harrowing experience of having a bad reaction to an eyelash extension she had done.

The video was posted showing her eyes going bright red following the extensions. Her eyelash technician recommended eye drops to stop the itching, but they caused an allergic reaction before she decided to remove the extensions.

Source: Briefly News