CAN I WEAR CONTACT LENSES DURING A LASH LIFT?

If you wear contact lenses and are thinking about a lash lift, it’s normal to have some questions: should you remove them during the treatment? Is it safe for your eyes? Does it affect the final result? These are very common concerns, especially if it’s your first time choosing this type of service. If you’re looking for clear and reliable answers about lash lifts and contact lenses, you’re in the right place. The treatment is compatible with everyday contact lens use, but it does require a few simple precautions to ensure safety and comfort. In this article, we’ll explain when and why contact lenses should be removed, how comfort may change after the lash lift, and which precautions are important before and after the treatment, both for the client and for the professional.

Are lash lift and contact lenses compatible?

A lash lift is safe even for contact lens wearers, but not while the treatment is being performed. Contact lenses must always be removed before starting the procedure.

During the session, the eyes remain closed for an extended period, and specific products are applied around the eye area. Keeping lenses in could increase dryness or discomfort, especially for more sensitive eyes.

Once the treatment is complete and the eye area has been carefully cleaned, lenses can be safely reinserted. A lash lift does not affect daily contact lens use and does not interfere with their function.

Why it's important to remove contact lenses before the treatment

Contact lenses can reduce the eye’s natural hydration and increase sensitivity during prolonged treatments, especially when the eyes remain closed for an extended period.

Without lenses, the eye is better protected, and the client experiences greater comfort. This allows the professional to work with more precision, reducing the risk of discomfort or interruptions during the session and maintaining a smoother workflow.

From an organizational perspective, asking clients to arrive without contact lenses also helps optimize treatment time, avoiding unnecessary interruptions at the very start of the session.

After the lash lift: contact lenses and the first 24 hours

After a lash lift the eyes may feel slightly more sensitive, especially in the first few hours following the treatment. This is normal, as the lashes have just been worked.

For this reason, during the first 24 hours, it is recommended, when possible, to wear glasses instead of contact lenses. Inserting lenses immediately after the treatment can trigger increased tearing or lead to touching the eye area more frequently, which may interfere with the stabilization of the results.

After the first 24 hours, contact lenses can be worn without any issues. The lash lift does not create any incompatibility with daily lens use and does not affect long-term visual comfort.

These recommendations are part of good post-treatment practices that help maintain the results over time. We always recommend that the technician explains the post-treatment care to clients, using the KLC Lash Lift Aftercare Leaflets. These leaflets provide all the key benefits of the lash lift treatment and help clients maintain optimal results.

Guidelines for a safe and effective treatment

A lash lift is suitable even for contact lens wearers, as long as a few basic rules are followed. Removing the lenses during the session ensures that the treatment can be performed safely.

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