Lash With Light

team saline for the winnnnnn and here’s why:

💧 0.9% saline is isotonic with our tears, meaning it has a similar salt concentration and is much more compatible with the ocular surface than distilled water.

🦠 sterile saline comes… sterile. when kept in its original container and used properly, i’m not repeatedly filling, touching + storing a rinse bottle that can become contaminated over time.

👁️ it’s perfect for thoroughly rinsing away lash cleanser and for a final rinse after application to flush the lash line of any residual irritants before those eyes open. because nobody wants that immediate burning + stinging sensation. 💅🏻

and NO, saline isn’t going to ruin your retention!!!!!!!!!!😂 the sodium chloride in saline isn’t leaving behind some problematic layer of “mineral deposits” that prevents your adhesive from bonding to the natural lash. we’re rinsing with it.... not marinating the lashes in salt water. lol

clean lashes + saline = happy eyes. that’s the vibe round here. 🤪

i’m never here to be the lash police 😂 but if there’s an opportunity to talk about healthier lash practices, you know i’m gonna take it. ✨

consider this your friendly reminder that ocular wellness is part of lash artistry too. 👁️🤍

my lips are sealed 🤐👀

this is why i will always advocate for lash artists learning about the eyes we work around every single day! 👁️

we don’t need to be optometrists (and we absolutely shouldn’t be diagnosing our clients!!!!) but we SHOULD understand basic ocular anatomy, healthy vs. abnormal lash lines, and common minor issues we may encounter in the chair. 📚

that knowledge allows us to recognize when something looks a little different, educate within our scope, and know when it’s time to refer a client to an eye care professional. 🤍

one occasional clogged meibomian gland doesn’t automatically mean someone has mgd. but frequent blockages, persistent irritation, redness, swelling, pain, dry eye symptoms, or recurring bumps? that’s a conversation for your optometrist.👩🏻‍⚕️

we work on eyelids and lash lines for a living. knowing a little something about them should probably be part of the job. 🫶🏼

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and before someone tells me to wash my lashes.... 😂 a clogged meibomian gland does NOT automatically mean poor hygiene. 🧼 these glands can become temporarily obstructed when the meibum (oil) gets thicker or isn’t flowing normally, and things like inflammation, incomplete blinking, environmental factors, and underlying gland dysfunction can all play a role!

beefing with google business currently + new youtube video building my aftercare kits is up on my channel 🫧🫶🏼