Secure your glasses: Simple tips for a slip-free fit

Steadfast strategies for glasses stability

How to prevent your glasses from slipping

Always find yourself pushing your slippery glasses back up? It might be time to make some adjustments so that your glasses stay in place. If you’re in a hurry, there are quick fixes you can try at home to keep your glasses in place temporarily. For a more permanent solution, you might need to adjust the frames so they fit your head better and don’t slip off throughout the day.

(A) Fix your glasses at home

Wash your face and remove natural oils

Oily skin can cause glasses to slip.
So, use natural skincare products to remove oil and wash your face 1-2 times a day.
Apply the cleanser, then rinse thoroughly, put on your glasses, and check for slipping.
Remember to bring cleansing wipes to wipe off excess oil during the day.

2. Wrap the hair tie around the temples

Prepare two hair ties matching the frame color. Then slide one into each temple, one-third from the end, circling it tight.
Then, repeat on both sides, ensuring the hair tie lies flat to avoid discomfort.
Experiment with thickness for comfort.

3. Apply wax to the middle beam

Apply a small amount to the center of the glasses.
Then check for slipping; reapply if necessary.
You can purchase anti-slip wax online as well as at a local pharmacy.

4. Wrap the temples with heat shrink tubing

Heat shrink tubing can provide a snug fit.
Slide it over the temples, then heat with a gun or hairdryer, and allow it to shrink for 30 seconds. Choose also tubing matching the frame color.
Some frames also come with rubber strips at the temples for increased grip.

(B) Adjust the frame

Replace nose pads

Use a small screwdriver to loosen and remove screws on the nose pads.
Then, replace with new ones, tightening screws. Repeat on both sides.
Replacement nose pads are available online as well as at an optician.

2. Adjust nose pad spacing

Some frames allow adjustment of nose pad spacing.
So, carefully push both pads closer. Ensure both move the same distance to avoid uneven glasses.

3. Adjust temple angle

For metal frames, grasp the temples’ bottom with your non-dominant hand, and then use needle-nose pliers with the other hand to bend the temples inward.
For plastic frames, heat them for 1-2 minutes with a hairdryer and then bend by hand.
Alternatively, take your frames to an optometrist for adjustments.

4. Attach non-slip ear hooks

Use small rubber ear hooks that fit onto the temples, preventing glasses from slipping off ears.
Insert them into each side of the temple. Non-slip ear hooks are available online as well as at optical stores.

(C) Get the right size frame

Measure your face

Visit an optician or optometrist to measure your face for the exact lenses, center beam, and temple length needed.
Frame sizes, such as 55-18-140, represent lens width, center beam width, and temple length.
Some eyewear buying apps offer measurement tools using your phone’s camera.

2. Buy glasses with non-slip strips

Look for glasses with rubber non-slip strips at the end of the temples to enhance grip.
Also, confirm the frame size and try them on to assess comfort.
If frames are too tight, they may become uncomfortable to wear.
However, if unavailable, purchase separate non-slip strips.

3. Use adjustable nose pads

Glasses with adjustable nose pads are helpful.
Once you’ve confirmed your frame size, look for glasses with these features at local opticians or online.
If the nose pads are too loose, push them closer together for a better fit.
However, for frames without adjustable nose pads, you can attach nose pads for added support.

Conclusion

Ensure your glasses stay put with these tips. From addressing oily skin to adjusting frame elements, find what works for you. No more constant readjustments—enjoy clear vision hassle-free.

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