THE BEST WAYS TO CARE FOR YOUR EYELASHES
So you've just gotten your lashes done and you're probably wondering how to make the most of them and make them last. Here is a breakdown of the top best ways for you to care for your eyelash extensions. These steps will not only help your extensions last longer between appointments, but also make sure that there's no damage to your natural lash.
DON’T PICK OR PULL!
This single act can cause the most damage and can result in poor growth of your natural lash. If your lash extensions are causing discomfort, let your lash artist know immediately! This could be an allergic reaction or improper application of your lash extensions. Lashes should never feel like they are poking you!
NO OILS
Oils break the glue bond from your eyelash extension to your natural lash. If the glue bond is weak, you'll lose lashes! With this in mind, choose oil free facial cleansers and lotions. Gel, cream, and pencil eyeliners are a big no no. Only use felt or pen tipped liners!!
It's also good to avoid touching your lashes since we naturally produce oils in our body. Some people have more oily skin then others so it's crucial to follow aftercare to keep the adhesive strong!
Oily skin? Use oil blotting sheets through out the day!
NOTE: Some of us have oily lashes. Not skin, LASHES. This means that oil is constantly being produced on our lashes, causing extensions to have bad retention and slip off. If this is you, extra diligence with cleaning and fills will need to happen but most likely, it will come down to you not being an ideal candidate for lash extensions. Yes, I will accept your fate and cry with you.
SETTING SPRAYS AND HAIRSPRAYS
Setting sprays are a huge offender. Theyre made sticky and designed to seal makeup together. NOT GOOD FOR LASHES. They’ll close your fans and break down your adhesive. Layers of this stuff on your lashes is no no good. If you use a setting spray- cover your lashes with your blush brush or finger. Same applied to hairsprays.
LashBox has a product called FLUFF GUARD and it’s a cleansing spray that you can swirl on your lash line to remove products and oils, refluff your lashes back up, and does not need to be rinsed! This DOES NOT replace washing but is a great addition.
SWEAT AND HUMIDITY
Calling out you athletes. The salt in our sweat breaks down the adhesive just like oils do. If your daily HIIT makes sweat drip down your face or if youre planning on playing in the ocean, rinse those lashes off right after! Humidity on the other hand is harder to control and it is definitely not your lashes friend. NO SAUNAS. But if you are going to Mexico or Hawaii, basically accept your fate and schedule fills sooner together. Oh and if tragedy strikes and you are a constant crying blubbery mess.....you will probably lose most of your lashes. Like right away. Nothing can hold up to constant tears! Which is even more of a reason to cry.
COMB DAILY
This may seem like a no-brainer, but combing your lashes on a daily basis can be one of the easiest ways to make sure your lashes last. By combing your lashes daily, you not only ensure that your lashes look their best, but it stimulates new lashes growth. Can you comb too much? Yes, yes you can. Calm down and try to only brush them once or twice a day. I know its fun.
WASH WASH WASH. EVERY SINGLE DAY.
Let's be blunt: YOU NEED TO WASH YOUR LASHES.
Why is it important to wash your lashes? Natural oils, debris, old skin, all of these will get trapped in your lash line and affect your retention. This will also make your lashes SUFFOCATE and FALL OUT. It will literally kill your naturals. If you do neglect cleaning your lashes, it can very likely lead to some gross outcomes (hint: Google "lash mites").
HOW DO YOU WASH? An extension safe foam cleanser and a fluffy soft eyeshadow brush will be your best friend. Use circular motions above and below your lash line, paying special attention to the very ROOT of your eyelash, and rinse very well. NEVER BRUSH YOUR LASHES WET. Pat them dry with a soft VIVA brand paper towel (never cotton balls) and then brush when dry. Another great way to dry them is to use a blow dryer on cool, keeping at arms length away.
You can wash 2x a day and I will love you, it will not hurt your lashe!
NO MASCARA
NEVER USE MASCARA. If you feel like you need to swipe juuust a little bit to get you to your next fill....you are waiting too long in between your fills! Mascara is all oil, folks. Even applying it for ONE day will forever close your fans up and begin breaking down the glue. Would you quickly dip your perfectly painted nail in acetone?? NO WAY!
SLEEP HABITS
This one is pretty straightforward:
Try not to sleep on your face. This can make your lashes fall out! So let's keep the lashes on your face, not your pillow. Even side sleepers can make those beautiful outer lashes fall off sooner than later. Get a satin pillowcase! Hands down, this purchase is so worth it.
HOT HOT HEAT
This is important one, especially in the Summer months. With all the fun activities out in the sun during the day and campfires at night, there's a lot of heat going around. And with all this heat can lead to your lashes melting. Doesn't sound fun, does it?
So don't get too close to anything with a lot of heat (campfires, ovens, cigarettes and even hair dryers that are going full blast). Volume lashes are especially susceptible to melting since they are much smaller. Also, MEGA VOLUME LASHES will lose their curl and straighten out because they are so thin! Don’t do this to yourself or your lash artist.
Once your lashes are exposed to this kind of heat, there's no amount of combing or magic that's going to fix it. You will have to get a removal and new set! *cue tears*
BUT WHAT ABOUT...
Eyelash curlers? Nope, never. These can permanently kink the extensions and break your natural lash where the adhesive is applied.
Strip lashes? Just say no. That stretchy DUO glue will yank those beautiful lashes off and I guarantee you will come to your next appointment with leftover gooey gunky glue in the roots of your lashes, making for an angry lash artist. I will remove youre entire set and charge you for a full set because its IMPOSSIBLE to work through this stuff!
Spray tans? Wait at least 24 hours before and after lash application. If you spray tan the day of your lash appointment, the eyepads and my hands resting on your face will pull that tan right off!