How To Take Care Of Your Eyelash Extensions
Upon getting an eyelash extension, you now remain with the task of taking care of these lashes. An eyelash extension that’s well-taken care of lasts long enough and also ensures that there’s no damage caused to your natural eyelashes. I am sure you’ve heard someone ask this, how long do eyelash extensions last? Ideally, lash extensions last for as long as your natural eyelashes do, typically 6-8 weeks (representing the natural lashes’ full growth cycle). Important to note about eyelash extensions is that they always outgrow and fall out naturally with your real eyelashes at the end of the [real eyelash’s] growth cycle. But the question I am asking myself is, do you really know how to properly take care of your eyelash extensions? For many people, they think they know how to do it; however, the contrary may be true. Either way, here are a few tips to help you learn how to better take care of your eyelash extensions.
Never get your eyelashes wet for a minimum period of 48 hours after application
Your eyelash extensions are attached to your natural ones using adhesives. The adhesive breaks when it comes into contact with moisture (whether water or steam) within the first two days of lash application. You should, therefore, discriminately take your shower while avoiding wetting your lashes within the first 48 hours of lash application. Remember, even hot yoga, saunas, and sweaty gym sessions can compromise the effectiveness of the adhesive used in your lash extension within this time frame.
Only use oil-free products on the lashes
The oils found in your makeup, skin care products, and makeup removers, among other cosmetic products act to break down the adhesive used on your lashes. It is also important to avoid waterproof makeup more especially mascara as it also causes the weakening of the adhesive leading to a premature lash extension to fall out. To properly give your lash extension the care they require, talk to your beauty stylist to advise you on which products to use and which ones to avoid. If you would like to get a stylist for your Eyelash extensions in Torrance, CA, you can easily find one with years of experience by visiting Wakeup Beauty Full Service Salon located at 4126 Sepulveda Boulevard, Torrance, California 90505. You can also give them a call on telephone number (310) 465-0035 and their beauty experts will guide you accordingly.
Avoid tugging/pulling your lashes or roughly rubbing your eyes
Tugging or pulling your lashes will most likely lead to a fallout or damaging of your extension. Therefore, if these extensions are crisscrossing, comb through your lashes from root to end using a mascara wand. Remember, if you’re a picker, make efforts to avoid it as it can actually cause damage to your natural lashes.
Wear less makeup
The more makeup you apply on your lash extensions, the more likely you are to play with your lashes, and the less time your extensions are likely to last.