Dash of Lash
AFTERCARE
It is so important to clean and care for your lashes to not only have great retention but also for the health of your natural lashes.
Immediately after your appointment, please be sure you do not swim, avoid excessive sweating, make up, oils and facial care products. These will affect your retention.
Please clean your lashes with an approved eyelash extensions foaming cleanser. I do retail Lash Cleansers, if you need one. Please be sure to cleanse your lashes 1-2 times a day.
This will remove all sweat, dirt, debris, oils, and makeup from the lash extensions and natural lashes.
YES, EVERYONE produces oils on their skin. It is how the skin stays hydrated and regulates its temperature.
Oils, Sweat, Dirt, and Makeup will adversely affect the retention of your lash extensions. You pay for them to be done, please take care of them - not to mention Blepharitis (infection in the follicle from dirt, sweat, etc. build up) isn't fun.
PLEASE DO NOT JUST USE WATER TO CLEAN YOUR LASHES. DO YOU USE ONLY WATER TO CLEAN YOUR HAIR OR YOUR BODY?
Please do not use makeup remover on your lashes or oils and skin care products on or near your eyes without washing your lashes.
Please schedule your 2-3 week fills in advance.
Please do not use mascara or eyeliner on your lashes. You don't need it GIRL!
Do not pick or pull at your lash extensions.
No excessive heat near the eyelash extensions. It can damage or fray the curl.
BE GENTLE
Avoid sleeping on your face.
Prolonged exposure to excess heat and moisture will affect the retention of your lash extensions. Active people, and those in humid environments (ex. summer) will notice their lashes do not last as long. People who are naturally and excessively sweaty, taking medication, or have rapid lash growth cycles will also notice that their extensions will shed quicker.
It is usual to lose between 2-5 extensions per eye every day. THIS IS NORMAL - your lashes grow at different rates and are naturally shed by the body daily.
If you are prone to environmental allergens, be sure to wash your lashes regularly as the job of the natural lash is to prevent debris from entering the eye, otherwise allergens stick to lashes. Wash your lashes to remove the allergen to prevent them from irritating your eyes.
Be sure to wash your lashes after using serums
Please keep in mind if using any vitamins or supplements, this will cause your cycle to be faster than normal, which means you will need frequent maintenance.
Common Reasons for Poor Retention
- Frequent makeup use, esp. oil based
- Applying topicals to the skin and not washing your lashes and eye area at the end of the day. (Topicals migrate)
- Friction from your face and pillow - be wary of how you sleep (side and face sleepers have lower retention)
- Not cleaning lashes with a lash approved cleanser
- Feeling ill
- Excessively touching lashes (transferring oils from fingertips to lashes)
- Picking lashes
- Crying excessively and not washing your lashes directly after
- Excessive tear production (Watery eyes/Allergies)
- Hormonal imbalance
- STRESS!
- Excessive heat (ex. blow drying, oven, bond fires)
Spring and Fall cycles= your natural lashes shed at a faster rate during these times, this typically lasts 6-8 weeks, you may need frequent fills during these times, you are not alone.
When getting professional facials done, have your service provider avoid the eye area and cover the eyes if using steam.
Eyelash extensions require proper aftercare and maintenance. If you have poor retention this is a major culprit. Be sure to follow all aftercare instructions. All it is, is an addition to your daily routine. If it is too much maintenance for you, I recommend a Lash Lift service instead.