💔 Beauty Gone Wrong: Woman Nearly Blinded After Lash Extension Disaster!
What was meant to be a simple self-care moment turned into a living nightmare for 31-year-old Refilwe Motiang from Midrand — leaving her hospitalised and nearly blind after getting eyelash extensions. 😢
😳 “My eyes were burning… I couldn’t see anything.”
Refilwe visited a local beauty salon for lash extensions. But within minutes of starting, she began feeling a painful burn in her eyes. When she told the technician, she was casually told:
“It’s normal — the glue is just strong.” 😬
Unfortunately, it wasn’t “normal” at all. Moments later, her eyes began tearing uncontrollably. She was shivering, unable to keep her eyes open, and in extreme pain.
Emergency Hospitalisation
She was rushed to the hospital where doctors revealed that the lash glue had severely damaged her cornea — the clear surface that covers the eye. Refilwe had to wear eye patches for days and stay in a completely dark room because her eyes couldn’t tolerate light.
“I thought I was going blind,” she said. “It was terrifying.”
💔 Slow Recovery, Legal Action?
Weeks later, her vision is still healing slowly. Refilwe is traumatised and now considering legal action against the salon for negligence.
“No one deserves to suffer like this just for lashes,” she added.
Ladies, Please Be Careful!
This story is a wake-up call. Not all beauty products are safe, and not every technician is properly trained. Some glues contain harsh chemicals that can cause permanent eye damage.
Always:
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Ask about the products being used.
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Stop the procedure immediately if it burns.
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Do a patch test first when possible.
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Trust your instincts — if it doesn’t feel right, don’t stay silent.
🕊️ Let’s spread awareness.
Beauty should never come at the cost of your health or sight.
Refilwe’s story is a warning — protect yourself before it’s too late. 🙏💔
