Why did I get denied a lash fill? (All about “foreign fills.”)

 

picture 1: foreign work
picture 2: clean lashes after removal
picture 3: my work (full set hybrid)

Typically, there are two types of reasons why a technician has done this. 

Scenarios:

1. You scheduled an appointment with a new tech, 
2. You were out of town and had a fill with a different tech but now you’re back.

Either scenario your current lash technician has either denied you a “fill.” Tech’s label these sorts of clients as “foreign fills.” Tech’s (depending on the situation) will have most likely recommended the client to either two courses of action. The first would be to remove what you have on and get a fresh full set. Or secondly in some cases clients are recommended to take a break for lash extensions. 

You be asking yourself:

Why?!? 

Why can’t they just fill in?!?

I don’t care about my natural lashes/extensions/lash product that’s on my lashes/etc. 

Most tech’s have good reasoning. Other techs have taken a more personal stance on “foreign fill” clients. Essentially, they just aren’t comfortable. I have found that some techs actually charge clients more on being a foreign fill.😬 In my opinion, I find charging clients extra because they are from another tech is just wrong. I’ve never been charged extra for a regular hair appointment with my hairdresser, doctor, etc. However, the bottom line is technicians want clients to happy BUT tec: don’t want to be reliable with another techs work and product that is on a foreign fill client. Nor can we guarantee the product and work that has been done on someones lashes. Not to mention the product and work make not be professionally done or possibly compatible with our own work and product.

Foreign Fill Work 🚫
(Not my work) 

Some clients may not realize that not every state in the US regulates eyelash extensions. In some states, you have to be a licensed aesthetician or cosmetologist, however eyelash extension services are not taught in beauty school curriculums. Licensing AND certification of a reputable brand and researching technicians, looking at reviews, and looking at pictures of their work will reveal if someone is qualified or not. It’s unfortunate for clients, however until the states regulate better I would highly recommend researching any technician before hand as listed above. In my opinion, find someone who is both a licensed esthetician and/or cosmetologist (or in Texas and eyelash extension technician license) AND a certified eyelash extension technician with a reputable brand. It’s not just about the service and the technique but also the the understand of health, safety, sanitation, disinfection and sterilization. 

Part of why your tech may have denied a fill is also your previous technicians technique. Maybe your previous technician isn't allowing enough drying time in between lashes (the process of lashing) causing "stickies" a.k.a. lashes sticking together. Mass amounts of lashes sticking together can cause damage over time due to it damaging the lash cycle. Part of this can be caused by a technicians certification/education. 

Same goes for products. Some adhesives may be thicker/thinner than others, allowing different drying times. Humidity and temperature can also tamper with adhesives, which could be a catalyst to a technicians bad technique and not allowing enough drying time. Make sure your technician is using a reputable brand of lash extensions. It's also important to understand that not all eyelash extension products are the same. Most quality eyelash extension brands have been developed or created by cosmetic chemists, physicians, and/or have a msds and ingredient sheets available on all their products. Some companies may not offer this due to private labeling and/or products coming from overseas. Procucts can also be confused with “cluster lashes” or “individual lashes.” Clusters look like pieces or chunks of strip lashes cut down into sections. Again, to avoid this, make sure to research your technician, ask questions and view both reviews and pictures of work. 

I feel that the only way I can tell clients what to avoid, I have to educate them. The best thing you can do is, "do your homework." Researching a technicians products, work, licensing, and certification will be the key. 

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xo-Holly 

@suitelashbyholly

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