Prep & Aftercare For Eyelash Extensions

How you care for your lashes determines how long they last, how even they fall out and how often you will have to come in for fills, which translates to how expensive they will be for you.  Improper aftercare will cause ALL of your lashes to shed (the glue will dissolve) in less than 2 weeks.

Please read the directions carefully.  Google your products to make sure they don’t have oil.  We use a very small amount of oil to take ALL of the lashes off in less than 10 minutes.  So, yes, that tiny bit of eye cream you place on your under eyes and then the lashes rub on all night while your eyes are closed, will take your lashes off.

  • Clean your lashes daily with cleanser and lint free swabs

  • Avoid all products with oil

  • Touch-ups every 2-3 weeks

  • Blot water from lashes after your shower

Before Appt

Following a few simple instructions can make or break the bond of your eyelash extensions.  With proper prep/aftercare – you can make your lashes last 1-2 weeks longer than without proper care.

Come to your appointment having thoroughly washed your eyes so they are free of makeup (eyeliner, eye shadow, and mascara) and any residual oils.

If you wear contacts, it is recommended that you do not wear your contacts to your lash appointment.

Lash Tinting or Lash Perming should be done 48 hrs prior to your lash extensions application.

Try not to wear waterproof cosmetics at least 2 days before your appt, as the residue is almost impossible to remove properly.

Do not wear any lotions, oils or creams around the eye area.

Shower

Once the lash application starts, you need to close your eyes, lay flat and be still until the application is over.

Discuss any allergies, sensitivities or irritating eye treatments that you’ve had such as permanent makeup application, chemical peels, etc.

What to Get/Schedule Before Your Appt (Not After):

Facials

Exfoliating Treatments

Waxing/Tweezing is ok before or after

Massages (your face has to be in the holder)

Laser Treatments

Spray Tans (not immediately before/after)

**Do not schedules lashes the same day you have any botox/filler treatments administered.  You may get them done immediately following lashes though.

Aftercare

First 24 hours:

Don’t get your lashes wet for 24 hours.  If you can go 24-48, that’s even better.  Take a bath or use a washcloth over your eyes in the shower and take special care to keep them totally dry.

Do not use any cosmetics around the eye area for the first 12 hours – the glue is still wet and will not dry properly if powders or liquids get into it.

Sleep on your back (not your side or stomach)

No heat or steam (exercise, cooking, grilling, blow-drying hair, tanning, yoga, etc) will all affect the longevity of the lashes.

After 24 hours:

Sleeping on your back is best for lashes

Cleanse lashes with oil free makeup remover and/or soap and lint free applicators (cotton will pull at extensions).

No excessive mascara/eye make-up application.

Do not rub or pull on extensions

Excessive, constant heat will break the glue down – blo-drying the front of the hair, steam, saunas, hot yoga.

To Prevent Damage To Your Natural Lashes:

Maintain your lashes at every 2-4 weeks.  Do not go past 4 weeks for fills.

Choose a length and thickness that your own lashes can hold without weighing them down

Take a biotin or hair/skin supplement

Use a lash fortifier such as Obagi Lash Serum

Do not rub or pick at your extensions

Have your lashes removed professionally when you are finished wearing them

Clean your lashes every day with approved products and take off all make-up to keep your follicles clean and healthy</font?>

Contraindications

Any past allergic reaction to eyelash extension

Skin Condition around eye area (Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis)

Recent eye surgeries

Conjunctivitis (pink-eye or recent eye infection)

Cataracts

Alopecia

Trichotillomania

Styes

Watery Eye

Blepharitis

Alopecia

Dry Eye

Glaucoma