Eyelash Extensions Aftercare and Maintenance
Read our eyelash extensions aftercare and maintenance tips to have luscious, thick, and gorgeous lashes as long as possible.
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Eyelash extensions are the perfect solution for those who want to wake up with luscious, long, and thick lashes and speed up their morning makeup routine.
They are an extremely popular, safe procedure, but require proper maintenance to reach their maximum longevity of 6-8 weeks.
So, let’s learn all about proper eyelash extensions aftercare and maintenance.
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LASH EXTENSION AFTERCARE TIMELINE
DAY 1: Your lashes are fresh and new. Refrain from getting them wet at least 3 hours after treatment. Avoid sleeping on your back and touching your lashes.
DAY 2 AND ONWARD: Clean and brush your lash extensions daily. Avoid waterproof mascaras and oil-based products on and around your extensions.
DAY 21: By now you’ve probably noticed some sparseness in your lashes. It’s time to book an infill or a removal appointment with your technician.
AFTERCARE MUST-HAVES: Lash shampoo or micellar water, spoolie, microfiber cloth, and irrigation bottle.
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Eyelash Extensions Aftercare Tips
After the treatment, your technician will follow up with some aftercare tips to help maximize the health and longevity of your extensions. Here are some of the most important things to keep in mind:
- Don’t wash your lash extensions 3-4 hours after treatment.
- Avoid long showers and steam for 24h after the treatment.
- Be careful when you wash your face after the lash extensions treatment. Here are some step-by-step instructions on washing your face with lash extensions.
- Don’t use oil-based products, they will break down the adhesive.
- Don’t use a lash curler.
- No rubbing or pulling of the extensions.
Lash Extension Aftercare Myth
By now you’ve probably heard that you shouldn’t get your freshly done extensions wet for at least 24h post treatment – thankfully, this is old news. Lash adhesive formulas have greatly improved and a 3-4 hour waiting period is the gold standard for curing.
Eyelash Extensions Maintenance
Eyelash extensions are said to last 6-8 weeks, but after 3-4 weeks, there will be 40-50% of extensions remaining. Here are the tips on how to make your eyelash extensions last longer:
Wash Your Eyelash Extensions Regularly
It is important to clean your lash extensions every day, especially if you have Russian volume lashes or hybrid lashes, to maintain their look and eye-safe qualities. Here is how to clean your lash extensions:
@julietuazonn When you have lash extensions you have to wash them!! We don’t want any lash mites or debris here!! #lashes #lashartistcheck #lashextensions ♬ original sound – Julie Tuazon
Cleaning your lash extensions is a very important step in preventing eye infections and eyelid inflammation or demodex blepharitis.
Brush Your Lashes Regularly
Brushing your lashes with a clean spoolie will make them last longer, without looking tangled. This is especially important for Russian volume lashes, mega volume lashes, and hybrid lashes.
Avoid Oil-Based Products
Use only oil-free products to remove makeup. Oil will cause premature lash extension loss since it will break down the adhesive.
Get Lash Extension Infills
Book an infill appointment to prolong the effect of your eyelash extensions. The fill-in or top-up should be done 3-4 weeks after the initial treatment, and most lash technicians require you to have at least 40-50% of the extensions. If you wait longer, the full set will need to be applied and you will be charged the full price.
Avoid Waterproof Mascaras
Mascara can loosen the bond between natural lashes and lash extensions, so the best thing to do is avoid it altogether. However, if you want to add some color or gain more definition, you can use mascara but only on classic lash extensions.
Make sure you only opt for lash extension-safe mascaras – this means no formulas infused with oil and no waterproof formulas!
Be Mindful of Your Sleeping Position
Last but definitely not least, be mindful of your sleeping position and never sleep face down. This can seriously affect how your lashes look and even cause some premature shedding.
Cleaning Eyelash Extensions
As said above, cleaning eyelash extensions is important, to remove all the oils, and bacteria, and make your lash extension last longer. Here is how to clean eyelash extensions:
- Use micellar water or a specially designed lash shampoo.
- Take a clean, dense eyeshadow brush.
- Dip it in the cleansing foam or micellar water and go over your lashes gently, to remove oils and dirt. Brush from the base of your lashes down.
- Soak the brush in the water and rinse the lashes gently.
- Dry them with a microfiber cloth.
- Use an irrigation bottle to rinse out any residue.
- Pat dry again or use a blow drier in a cool setting.
- Once your extensions are dry, brush them out with a clean spoolie to avoid tangles.
How Often Do I Need to Clean My Lash Extensions?
Ideally every day. Lash technicians say that you need to clean your lash extensions every other day for classic lashes, and every day for Russian volume and hybrid lashes.
What Can I Use to Clean My Lash Extensions?
It is important to use oil-free products. Ask your artist to recommend a lash cleanser, but a good old micellar water will also work just fine.
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Can You Shower with Eyelash Extensions?
In the first 3-4h it is advisable to avoid showers, in order to keep your freshly done lash extensions dry. When showering with lash extensions, turn your face away from the shower jets.
Here are some additional tips & tricks for bathing with lash extensions.
What Happens If I Cry With My Eyelash Extensions?
If that happens in the first couple of hours post-treatment, it can affect the lash glue and cause premature lash loss. Make sure you dry them gently afterward.
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Why Are Eyelash Extension Aftercare and Maintenance Important?
Lash extensions follow the natural eyelash growth cycle and fall off with them, so they can last up to 6-8 weeks without infills.
They require proper aftercare after the treatment and regular maintenance, which includes brushing and cleaning (find more about that below). If you don’t take care of your lash extensions properly, you may have to deal with premature shedding.
Main Takeaways
Before booking a lash extension appointment, it’s useful to get informed about the eyelash extensions aftercare and maintenance, to know how to behave afterward, and to learn how to make your lash extensions last as long as possible.
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