Loving Your Lashes

For the first two days, avoid taking a shower, washing your eyes, or getting your extensions wet. This includes sweating from working out or saunas/ steam rooms. Water can affect eyelash glue, causing the bond to become brittle and easy to break, making your new lashes more likely to fall out. Another reason to avoid showering is because steam and water pressure can cause freshly-applied glue to not set properly.

After the first 48 hours, residue will start to build up around the lash line. Washing your lashes frequently and thoroughly will help you avoid eye infections and prevent other eye issues. When washing your lashes, follow these steps to ensure you do not rip out, cause breakage, or ruin your extensions:

• Brush them with a soft bristle brush. 
• Wash them with a special eyelash extension “shampoo” and a brush.
• Use a clean, dry spoolie (special brush used to apply mascara), supporting your lashes with a clean finger as you brush.
• Let the water from your shower run down your face and over your eyes.
• Every morning, you should brush your eyelash tips upward to keep them looking full.

• Try to avoid any oil-based products near your eyelash extensions, especially for the first 24 hours. Double check each product before using, especially eye creams and makeup removers. 
• Avoid eye makeup for the first 24 hours as well. After that, continue to skip the mascara, even the ones marketed as “extension-safe.” 
• Waterproof makeup can soften the glue on your lash extensions. 
• If you use eyeliner in your makeup routine, opt for a water-based, non-waterproof version.
• Be gentle when you remove your makeup at the end of the day.
• Use powder eyeshadow with caution as well, as the powder can get stuck in the glue and build up over time.
• Don’t use eyelash curlers because they can damage your extensions or pull them out.

Your extensions will feel funny at first, but after a couple days, you should feel more comfortable. No matter how odd they feel, don’t pick at them or try to remove them and don’t rub your eyes – you could tear or break your real lashes.

If you sleep on your stomach or your side, you might crush your lashes, making them last a shorter period of time. Instead, try to sleep on your back. Opt for a Silk or Satin pillowcase as well.

Cluster lashes are three hairs glued together to give your lashes a more voluminous look, but they are also heavier. This means they pull on your natural lashes. This can damage your natural lashes over time.