A well-fitted pair of glasses helps you see while making you look and feel your best. If they do not fit right, they might slide down your face and get in the way of a comfortable eyewear experience. You push them up, only to have them slip down again.
You're not alone — frame slippage presents a challenge for many, particularly those with lower nose bridges. The reason for this is that most frames are designed using a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn't take diverse features into consideration. The good news? Understanding why some specs fall down can help you pick a pair that fits effortlessly.
Keep reading to discover how to keep your glasses from sliding down your face.
What Makes Glasses Fall Down Your Nose?
Here are seven of the most common reasons:
- Temple bend and alignment: If the temples — the arms of your specs — are too bent, incorrectly shaped for your face or misaligned with each other, your glasses may slip down your nose. You want your specs to hug your head and sit snugly on your face.
- Nose pad shifting: Nose pads hold glasses in place by touching either side of your nose. Most metal frames include adjustable plastic nose pads. If they shift out of position or warp, they lose their grip on your nose and may slide down.
- Lack of nose padding: Some specs have built-in nose pads, but these may be too far apart to sit where they should on your nose. Without supportive nose pads in the right place, your glasses may slip. At Covry, we make our glasses with longer nose pads so they sit more securely and comfortably.
- Loose screws: Small screws in the frame hinges ensure the temples fold in and out along a steady arc and keep their position until you move them. The screws can become loose or fall out, causing your specs to lose their hold.
- Oily skin or skincare products: If you have naturally oily skin or use creamy products to combat dryness, your nose may become slippery, which can increase the chance of glasses falling down your face.
- Frame size: Chunky, large specs are trendy but often quite heavy compared to traditional specs. Stronger prescription lenses can also be thicker, making your glasses weigh more. Heavy glasses tend to slide down more often simply because of gravity.
- Nose bridge fit: Glasses often slip off because of how they fit on the nose bridge, the part of the nose between your eyes. Standard specs sit comfortably on people with higher nose bridges. If you have a lower nose bridge, specs designed specifically for low nose bridges can help prevent slipping.
How to Keep Your Glasses From Sliding Down
Now that you understand the causes of slipping spectacles, here are six remedies to keep your glasses in place. Each one addresses a different cause of slipping, so apply the remedies most relevant to you.
1. Use Your Case
Keeping your glasses in a sturdy case when you're not using them is a preventive tip. Your case won't fix ill-fitting frames, but it can help protect old glasses from further damage or keep new frames fitting as they should. When you follow the mantra "on your face or in a case," your specs stay safe from mishaps that cause alignment issues.
2. Align the Temples
If your specs are not snug around your head, it might be worth getting the temples checked. Take your specs to a local eyewear shop and ask a professional to assist you with realigning the temples. They'll adjust the temples and tighten the screws to make sure your glasses sit well. If they still fall down after adjustments, the temples may not be the culprit.
3. Try a Glasses Chain
One eyewear accessory to consider is the classic glasses chain. A glasses chain won't prevent slippage, but it can stop your glasses from falling off completely. It is also practical if you take your specs on and off frequently and do not want to carry the case around with you. Plus, these chains double as fashion accessories that can showcase your style. They come in various styles and colors to match your personality — and your outfit.
4. Adjust the Nose Pads
This tip applies to frames with separate, adjustable nose pads. If the nose pads fit too loosely, hold the frames and gently press the pads together until they reach the fit that looks and feels right to you. Try them on and make tweaks as needed. A professional can also help with nose pad adjustments.
5. Tighten the Screws
Have you noticed the screws coming loose on your specs? Grab a glasses care kit or an extra small screwdriver. Tighten the hinge screws, taking care to handle them gently. The screws can become loose over time, so stopping by your nearest optical store to have them tightened regularly is a good idea.
6. Buy Low Bridge Fit Frames
Whether your glasses have structural damage or not, they may not be the right fit for your face to begin with. This is especially likely if you have a low bridge and often find your glasses sliding down your nose.
While the other tips in this article may mitigate the problem, replacing your specs with a pair designed for your facial structure is the most reliable solution. Low bridge fit frames are built to sit securely and comfortably on noses with lower or subtler bridges.
Order Elevated Fit® Specs From Covry
Covry was founded by women who understand the frustration of slipping specs that don't fit well. Our mission is to make high-quality low bridge fit glasses available to those who need a better fit than conventional frames. Our range of premium inclusive specs and sunwear features our innovative Elevated Fit® frames with longer nose pads, reduced frame curvature and a narrowed nose bridge. We design and handcraft them with care to provide you with lasting comfort. Our prescription lenses are also scratch-resistant, anti-reflective and superhydrophobic to give you clearer vision at all times.
Use our free, unlimited virtual try-on tool to find and order your perfect fit from the comfort of your home today. You can also send a selfie to hello@shopcovry.com for personalized recommendations from an experienced stylist.
