Eyelash Extension Aftercare

Whether you are brand new to lashes, or perhaps you are a regular lash connoisseur. However, we think it’s important that regardless of how familiar you are, that you have all the right information to help you take care of your lashes.

Lash extensions are delicate things and need a little TLC to ensure that they last well. The huge variable when it come to how long they will last –  mostly comes down to you and what you do (and don’t do) to them.

Three Main reasons why your lashes you would want to look after them properly:

1.  Your lash health. If you regularly do bad things to them as listed  below, it can compromise your lash health and slow down the growth of  new lashes. Your lids can become itchy from the buildup of dead skin if  they are not cleaned regularly.

2. They will look better for  longer. Eyelash extensions that have been coated in mascara, oily makeup  and strip lashes don’t look that great.

3. Infill cost and  financial/time factors. If you look after your lashes and retain them  well, you won’t need to come in as frequently or for extended infill  appointments, which will save you money. Our infills are charged based  on the amount of lashes that we have to replace each time.

 Do

• Leave  them alone, particularly during the first few hours. The more you touch  them, the more oils from your fingers get on them, the more strain on  the lash root etc.
• Keep them as dry as possible for at least  24. This means, it’s ideal if you don’t wash your hair during this time.  However, if you need to, use only lukewarm water, and keep water off  your eyes. This also includes avoiding steamy environments, very hot  showers, spas, saunas etc. for 24 hours as a minimum. If it’s a very hot  and humid day, try to stay out of the heat/sweat etc.
• After  the 24 hour mark, they are technically waterproof, however, if you  exposing them to steam regularly or rubbing them from swimming lots,  they won’t last as long – so just gently pat them dry when wet
• If  you have a very oily face, try to control this as much as possible with  blotting papers, mattifying lotions etc. and by using oil-control moisturizer.
• Make sure you are using oil-free products on your face, particularly eye makeup removers and cleansers. 
• Clean them properly, at least a few times a week with foaming lash cleanser.
• Let  us know before your infill if you think you will need more time because  you have lost more lashes than expected, or want to upgrade to a  thicker set/more lashes.
• Brush lashes daily
  Sleep on your back
  Clean lashes regularly
  

Don't      

• Don’t play with or pick at your lashes, rub your eyes roughly. If you are a picker, it can really damage your natural lashes
• Don’t  use oily products on your eyes or face i.e. facial cleansing oils,  coconut oil, micellar water (near the eyes anyway) or oily makeup  remover
• Don’t use waterproof or oil based mascara or eyeliner  (felt tip/pen-style liquid liner is usually fine, or we stock a range of  suitable makeup items)
• Don’t use baby wipes/makeup wipes/cotton pads to wipe makeup off them
• Don’t try to remove them yourself – as it may damage your natural lashes. We can remove
• Don’t  put strip lashes on top of them unless you are prepared to lose a few  of your own lashes when you try to take them off and work like a surgeon  to get them off gently!
• Don’t use eyelash curlers of any kind  on them – they don’t like it need it and we can make them more curled at  infills if you want to change anything.
• Don’t try to light a  cigarette on your toaster or stove-top (good life advice generally.. –  but will also stop your lashes getting singed and frazzled on the ends!)
• Avoid extreme heat
  Avoid eyelash curlers
  Avoid mascara

              Avoid clustering lashes
             Avoid sleeping on lashes

Lash refills:

If you wish to maintain your lashes, usually between 2-4 weeks, you will require infills. Timing depends on factors such as:

• Generally, the more lashes we apply, the longer they last (more to lose).
• Shorter lashes will usually last a little longer/grow out neater than really long ones
• How you treat them/makeup and cleansing habits
• Your lash cycle and how fast you are shedding/growing lashes
• Your skin type (oilier complexions usually shed lashes faster, dry hair/skin types usually last a bit longer

We  will infill up to around 4-5 weeks, as long as at least 1/3 of the  lashes have been retained well. Please let us know in advance if you  think you will need more time than usual or want to add any additional  services (i.e.brow shaping) in.

Before coming in before your next lash refill:

• It’s  wise to book in advance – particularly for evening and weekend bookings  – these times are most popular and can book out months in advance. If  you would like to see a specific stylist only, please let us know so we  can ensure this!
• Let us know if you would like anything  changed, for example if you would like to upgrade to a thicker set, or  try volume instead of classic. As we do need more time for thicker lash looks.
• Make sure you aren’t wearing any eye makeup, that  your eyes are perfectly clean. Unclean lids and lashes (particularly  things we can’t see like lash mites – they thrive when lashes are never  cleaned!) will prevent extensions from bonding well, and they may not  last long – plus it means we spend more time cleaning your lashes, and  less time applying lashes. Or arrive 5-10 mins early so you can remove  makeup.

Let us know if you have any concerns or questions – we’re always happy to help!