OPTICAL experts are warning Monklands residents not to take their beauty treatments into their own hands as they could risk damaging their vision.
Now that beauty salons in Airdrie and Coatbridge have reopened for the first time since lockdown began, waiting lists are growing, which could cause some to be tempted to try out DIY beauty treatments at home.
However, Specsavers is urging people to leave it to the professionals.
Laura Mullett, director at Specsavers Airdrie and Coatbridge, said: “Attempting DIY eye beauty treatments can be risky and it is highly likely you may cause some damage to your eyes.
“It is always best to leave it to the professionals who will be trained in what they are doing, and will probably give you better results.
“DIY lash lifts could be particularly dangerous as these tend to be closed eye-treatments. If trying to do this yourself while squinting in the mirror you risk getting lotions in the eye.
“As they are used to curl lashes, they are typically quite strong which could not only damage your lashes but also affect your eyesight.
“The same can be said for eyelash and eyebrow tinting as well as eyebrow waxing as doing these treatments yourself carries a greater risk of getting the products in your eyes.”
Specsavers has a wide range of frames, including a variety of designer ranges to choose from; for more information, or to request an appointment at your local store, visit https://www.specsavers.co.uk/
