Group D: Eyes
Anatomy and risk
Eyeliner work sits on the thinnest skin in the body, close to the eye and its tear film. Know the anatomy of the lid margin, the lash line and the lacrimal punctum. The most important safety concept is protecting the eye and avoiding pigment or product contact with the ocular surface.
Technique and depth
Pigment must be placed superficially; the eyelid skin is thin and easily overworked. Understand the difference between a lash-line enhancement and a thicker liner, and how depth affects migration and blurring over time. A frequent trap is assuming thicker liner is simply more passes; overworking thin skin causes migration and poor healing.
Contraindications and precautions
Know when to decline or refer: active eye infection, recent eye surgery, certain ocular conditions, and contact lens considerations. Understand that clients with dry eye or blepharitis may need medical advice first.
Colour and healing
Black and brown are common; understand how colour can shift on thin skin. Swelling is expected; aftercare includes avoiding eye makeup and contact lenses during early healing.
Worked rule of thumb
On the eyelid, less depth and fewer passes beat more. If the result needs more density, build it at a later session rather than overworking thin skin now.