The Complete After Care Guide for Dazzling Lashes!
1. The 24 Hour No Water Rule
Your eyelash extensions can’t get wet for 24 hours after application. After those 24 hours are up you can shower, soak, swim, and go crazy with water all you want. But those first 24 hours are a water-free zone! Plan ahead for this.
2. High-Heat is a No-No
When applied correctly, your lash extensions are sturdy and resilient, but high heat can take even the best-applied lashes down. Don’t point your blow dryer in the direction of your lashes. The heat will straighten out and distort them. Likewise, avoid exposing your lashes to high-heat cooking. In other words, don’t stand in front of that pot of boiling water! Relaxing in the sun by the pool or beach? No problem, of course!
4. Use Oil Free Makeup and Removers and Specialty Mascara
The oils in many makeup and remover products are the worst enemy of your lashes. The oil breaks down the adhesive causing premature lash loss. Use only OIL FREE products.
You can use mascara on your lash extensions for a more dramatic look, but use sparingly, and only occasionally. If you choose to apply mascara, similarly, use an “extension safe” mascara option.
5. Seal the Deal with a Protective Coating Sealant
Coating sealants are thinner than mascara, and when you apply a light coat over your extensions, they help to seal and protect lashes from dust and chlorine. I suggest using a coating sealant on your lash extensions once a week. We recommend Black Diamond.
Black Diamond Coating- This black-tinted coating increases bonding strength, extending the life of the lashes, and leaving a lovely, glossy finish.
6. Handle with Care
Yes they are new and fun, but your extensions are not a toy! Your natural lashes have their own cycle and shed naturally, so avoid rough handling such as rubbing and pulling which can remove your natural lashes and the extensions. Never be tempted to pick or remove extensions yourself. Always consult your technician for help.
You can even help out your lash longevity when you sleep. By sleeping on your back or side, you can minimize the pressure on your lashes.
7. Satin Pillowcase
Using a satin pillowcase can help you maintain your lashes. Not only do satin pillow cases look and feel luxurious, the silky smooth fabric reduces friction which in turn helps keep your lashes in place (studies have shown that sleeping on a satin pillowcase can help eliminate hair loss and breakage). So avoid cotton pillowcases and treat yourself to satin, which gives the added benefit of a “cool touch,” perfect for those warm summer nights!
8. Ditch the Crimp Curler
Do not use standard crimp lash curlers. Simple! If you want a curled look, be sure to ask your eyelash artist who can suggest curled lash options to suit you. Don’t crimp your extensions, ever.
If you need ongoing curling, in place of a traditional curler, try using a heater brush curler designed specifically for use with extensions. The heated curler uses just the right amount of heat so as to not damage lashes, so it can be used safely to keep your lashes curled and separated.
9. Schedule a Fill
To keep lashes gorgeous, follow your natural eyelash growth cycle and keep up with a fill every two to three weeks. Yes, eyelash extensions do require maintenance, so please be prepared for the upkeep. This is a super important part of your after care regime.