If you keep pushing your glasses up your nose, it may be time to fix them so they don't slip anymore. If you don't have time to waste, there are several quick ways to fix them at home; for a permanent solution, however, you may need to adjust the frame, so that the glasses remain stationary on the face. Once the frame is fixed, the glasses will no longer move.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Fixing the Glasses at Home
Step 1. Wash your face to remove any excess sebum
Oil can cause your glasses to slide down your nose, so look for a natural skin product that can remove it and wash your face once or twice a day for best results. Apply the cleanser to your face and rinse it thoroughly before putting on your glasses and check if they still slip.
- The body produces sebum throughout the day, so carry cleansing wipes with you to remove it from time to time.
- Using a facial cleanser very often to remove the oil could dry out the skin.
Step 2. Wrap a hair elastic around the arms of the glasses to increase adherence to the face
Get two small hair ties, making sure they are the same color as the frame so they blend in nicely and aren't too obvious. Slide the elastic to a third of the length of the temple and wrap it around it, tightening it firmly before slipping it back around the rod. Continue to wrap the elastic until it is tight; then repeat the operation with the other temple.
- Make sure that the elastic fits snugly against the temple and does not bother you when you wear glasses.
- Try rubber bands of different thicknesses to figure out which one goes best with the temple and which one is most comfortable when you wear glasses.
Step 3. Apply wax to the nose bridge of the frame to prevent slipping
The anti-slip wax for glasses is available in the format of a tube of lip balm and serves to increase the friction between the frame and the nose. Remove the cap from the tube and apply a small amount of wax to the nose bridge of the frame, then put on your glasses to check if they continue to slip. In this case, apply a little more.
You can buy anti-slip eyeglass wax online
Warnings:
Wax doesn't work if your glasses aren't the right size. Visit your ophthalmologist or optician to measure your face and thus choose a frame that fits your face.
Step 4. Slip a pair of heat shrink tubing over the rods to tighten them
These are sheaths which, once heated, shape the shape of the object on which they are located. Slip one onto each temple so that it covers the end of it, then use a heat gun, set on a low temperature, 10-15cm away from the tubing to tighten it.
- Heat shrink tubing can be purchased at hardware stores. Look for a pair of the same color as the temples so they aren't too visible.
- If you don't have a heat gun, you can also use a hair dryer set to maximum temperature.
- Do not hold the gun too long near the glasses or you could risk damaging or melting the frame.
- Some frames have a couple of rubber strips on the temples to offer better grip.
Method 2 of 3: Adjust the Frame
Step 1. Replace the nose pads if the glasses slip
Use a small screwdriver from an eyeglass repair kit to loosen the screw on the nose piece and remove it. Replace it with a new one and put the screw back in its place before proceeding with the other nose piece.
- You can buy replacement nose pads online or at eyewear stores.
- An optician may be able to do this at a low cost.
Advise:
If your glasses frame doesn't have nose pads, you can purchase stickers to stick on the bridge of the frame and keep your glasses in place.
Step 2. Tighten the nose pads in case they are adjustable
In some frames the nose pads are placed on a metal hook, so that they can be adjusted. Grab the outer edges of both nose pads between thumb and forefinger, then gently bring them closer to each other, making sure they make the same movement, otherwise the glasses will be crooked on the face.
- If you have accidentally tightened the nose pads too much, push them outwards again to widen the space between them.
- Be careful not to bend them too much, otherwise you could risk breaking them.
- You can also decide to take your glasses to your optician or an eyewear shop for this operation, in case you feel unable to do it yourself.
Step 3. Adjust the inclination of the temples on the temples so that the glasses are tight around the head
The temples must be tight on the face to provide adequate adherence. If the eyeglass frame is made of metal, hold the base of the shaft with your non-dominant hand and grasp the end with a pair of needle-nose pliers, then gently bend it towards the inside of the frame to tighten it. If the frame is made of plastic, heat it with a hair dryer set on the highest temperature for a couple of minutes before bending the temples with your hands.
You can also decide to take your glasses to your optician to do the operation for you
Step 4. Place a pair of eyeglass hooks on the temples so they don't move from your ears
These are small rubber hooks that are threaded onto the temples to prevent the glasses from slipping out of the ears. Insert one at the end of a temple, positioning it so that it fits snugly against your ear when you wear glasses. Repeat the operation on the other side to keep the glasses straight.
You can buy this type of hooks online or at an eyewear store
Method 3 of 3: Get a Frame of the Right Size
Step 1. Measure your face to determine the type of frame you need
Consult an optician or go to an eyewear shop to ask to have your face measured. The optician will be able to find the width of the lenses, the nose bridge and the length of the necessary temples: these measurements are usually expressed in millimeters.
- For example, the size of the glasses could be 55-18-140, where the first number refers to the width of the lens, the second to that of the bridge and the third to the length of each temple.
- If you already own a pair of glasses that fit you correctly, look for these 3 numbers in an auction to find out what their size is.
- Some apps to try on glasses before buying them have a measuring device that uses your cell phone's camera to estimate the size that's right for you.
Advise:
Avoid one-size-fits-all frames, as they may be too big or too small for your face and therefore may slip more frequently.
Step 2. Purchase a pair of glasses that include two non-slip strips at the ends of the temples to make them slide less easily
These are rubber strips rolled around the temples that increase friction and allow the glasses to slide less easily. Look for a frame of your size with these characteristics and try it on to see how it feels on you.
- If the frame is too tight, after some time you wear it you may begin to feel discomfort.
- You may decide to buy anti-slip strips to apply to a frame, in case you can't find one that already has them incorporated.
Step 3. Try on adjustable nose pads that you can tighten
Many pairs of glasses have metal hooks to which the nose pads are attached so that they can be adjusted. Look online or at an eyewear store for a frame of the right size with these features. If the nose pads are too wide and do not provide the right grip on the nose bridge, bring them closer for the best grip.
