Eyelash lifting during pregnancy: safe or risky?

Eyelash lifting and eyebrow lamination during pregnancy: What you need to know!

Maybe you've already been in the situation where a pregnant customer came to your studio and wanted an eyelash lift or eyebrow lamination. However, you weren't aware of the possible risks of a treatment during this special phase of life and sent her home again? Then you did everything right! Because we don't treat without knowing whether we could possibly harm a body. And that doesn't just apply to pregnant women. Many are looking for answers to possible dangers and trust that beauticians will give them sound advice. In this article, we explain how pregnancy hormones affect skin and hair and why we don't carry out treatments on customers who are pregnant.

Are eyelash lifting and eyebrow lamination safe during pregnancy? 🤔

The main question for many expectant mothers is: is it safe to perform eyelash lifting and eyebrow lamination during pregnancy? In fact, there are no comprehensive studies that clearly confirm or disprove safety. This would require studies on pregnant women, which would not be ethically right. But one thing is clear: hormonal fluctuations can affect the effectiveness of the treatments. Due to this fact and the fact that we do not know exactly how the lotions affect the pregnant body, we do not perform treatments on these clients. After all, we know that any type of chemical reacts with the body, right? Right! Therefore, to avoid any risk, we do not recommend treating pregnant women.

How do hormones affect pregnancy and cosmetic treatments?

Pregnancy brings with it profound hormonal changes that affect the entire body. Hormones such as prostaglandin and oxytocin make skin and hair more sensitive to external influences. This can have an impact on cosmetic treatments such as lash lifting or eyebrow lamination.

Some typical changes caused by pregnancy hormones:

💆‍♀️ Changed hair structure: Many pregnant women report thicker hair growth or new hair textures. Others notice increased hair loss or brittle hair. These changes can affect how well the chemical processes work during a lift.

🫧 Increased skin sensitivity: Due to the increase in estrogen and progesterone, the skin often reacts more sensitively to chemical substances, which increases the risk of irritation or allergic reactions.

🌦 Fluctuating hormones: Hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy affect many processes in the body, affecting not only emotional and mental changes, but also the immune, blood and respiratory systems.

These factors make it essential that every treatment is carefully considered and, ideally, NOT carried out. The first trimester is considered particularly sensitive, as this is the time when the basic development of the fetus takes place.

⛔️ Risks and challenges for pregnant women ⛔️

The question of the safety of eyelash lifting and eyebrow lamination during pregnancy cannot be answered clearly. Scientifically sound studies are lacking and many claims are not substantiated. However, the following risks and challenges should always be considered:

→ Unclear effects: Although cosmetic products do not enter the bloodstream directly, there is no clear evidence that the ingredients are completely safe for pregnant women – especially in early pregnancy.

→ Unpredictable reactions: Hormonal changes can cause the skin or hair to react differently, which can lead to unexpected results or irritation.

→ Unethical treatments: Without comprehensive information about possible risks, the pregnant woman or the unborn child could unknowingly be harmed – a risk that can be minimized through professional and responsible advice.

In the cosmetics industry, it is important to act responsibly. As a rule, you should advise pregnant customers against chemical treatments in order to avoid health risks!

Conclusion: The responsibility lies with us❕

Eyelash lifting and eyebrow lamination during pregnancy carry risks that are not clearly understood. As a beautician, it is your responsibility to make it clear to pregnant women that such treatments are not recommended during pregnancy. The health of the client and their unborn child is our top priority.

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