“Beauty isn’t about having a pretty face. It is about having a pretty mind, a pretty heart, and most importantly a beautiful soul.”
— Anonymous
Aftercare Tips and Tricks.
Cleansing
Want to get the most out of your eyelash extensions? Clean them. That’s right, just like washing your hair, your lashline can get oily, grimey, and even bring on hygiene related infections that may mean I’ll need to remove your lashes. Plus all of that sweat, oil, and makeup build starts to break down the adhesive. But all that is totally avoidable with cleansing your lashline regularly. I recommend using Chrissanthie or Lanthome Lash Shampoo at least every second day to ensure a happy lash line and keep those babies hanging around for a long time.
Brush.
Brushing your eyelash extensions is not only a must-do for keeping your lashes looking flawless at all times, it also stimulates blood flow to your hair follicles bringing fresh nutrients and oxygen to your natural lashes. I recommend brushing the tops of your lashes first to line them up, then brush them up from underneath to give them lift.
No Rubbing.
You can pick your friends. You can pick your nose. But you can’t pick your....Lashes! Tugging, pulling or rubbing your eyelash extensions too aggressively can cause them to pull on your natural lashes. Natural lash health is a top priority of mine, so I’ll do my part to ensure your natural lashes are healthy and you do your part by not yanking them out. I use my mascara wand to gently scratch my lashline when the urge strikes!
Make up.
The beauty of lashes is just how much less makeup you need! And how much better the rest of the makeup you may or may not use looks when it’s on! Just make sure that any product that goes on the extensions is oil-free and NOT waterproof. That way you can clean your lashes every night and not worry about your makeup affecting your retention!
Drop the Cotton.
Imagine yourself walking into a big giant spider web! Eek! You know that feeling where there’s web stuck all over you and you get the creepy crawlers like you haven’t gotten it all off? That’s what happens when you use a cotton swab (or cotton round) on your eyelash extensions. The cotton gets caught up in the extensions and you’ll have one heck of time getting it off! My tip is to use a disposable lip wand (aka a doe foot applicator) to get in between your lashes or to remove makeup instead of cotton.
Back up from the Fire.
Remember in the Wizard of Oz when The Wicked Witch of the West started to melt at the end of the movie. “I’m melting! I’m melting” she cried. Same thing happens to your eyelash extensions if they get to close to heat! So watch out for the 3 B’s: Barbecuing, Baking, or Blow drying to keep your lashes looking like Glinda the Good Witch!
No More Torture.
Have you ever noticed how an eyelash curler looks like some sort of medieval torture device? Like if you stole your neighbors cow, they’d attempt to curl your lashes 12 times then banish you to a dungeon!!! The beauty of lashes is that a lash curler is just one of the many makeup products that can go buh-bye! The extensions already have a permanent curl to them so you can say “hasta la never” lash curler!
But Moisturiser.
I geek out over my Vit. C Serum ! And the great news is as long as you’re not applying your face products to your lashes or the eyelid itself (which you should never do anyways) you don’t have to worry about your favorite skincare products affecting your retention!
Maintenance.
Cars need an oil change. Teeth need a professional cleaning. Even a killer ombre needs regular touching up! And so do your lashes! To keep your eyelash extensions looking fabulously full and fluffy, you can anticipate coming in every 3 - 4 weeks so we can safely remove the ones that have grown out and replace them with a freshie!
Oil Won’t Work.
Don't risk pulling out all of your natural lashes by trying to remove the extensions yourself! Please don’t believe the myths out there that soaking the extensions in coconut oil for hours on end will work! You’ll do more harm than good by trying to remove the extensions with out an appropriate remover to break down the adhesive bond. Luckily, the process to professionally remove eyelash extensions if you’re ready to take a break is quick, painless and damage free with the right products! Shoot me a message if you're considering removing your eyelash extensions.