Lash Aftercare

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Your Investment Deserves Perfect Care - Keep Your Lashes Flawless for Weeks!

You just got stunning lash extensions - now let's make sure they stay perfect! With the right aftercare, your lashes can look salon-fresh for 4-6 weeks. Follow this simple guide and protect your beautiful investment.


Why Proper Aftercare Matters:

  1. Save money - Make your lashes last twice as long
  2. Protect your natural lashes from damage
  3. Wake up gorgeous every single day
  4. Fewer refills = More savings


Get Gorgeous, Long-Lasting Lashes:

The Complete Lash Extension Aftercare Guide

Initial Lash Extension Aftercare (First 24–48 Hours)

The glue is still curing - these rules are non-negotiable:

Keep Your Lashes 100% DRY

  1. No face washing with water on eyes
  2. No showers hitting your face
  3. No crying, swimming, or sweating
  4. No steam or saunas


Pro Tip: Ask your lash tech if they used a "bonder" - this lets you get lashes wet immediately!

Avoid All Heat & Steam

  1. Hot showers and steam rooms
  2. Hair dryers near your face
  3. Opening hot ovens
  4. Saunas and hot yoga


Heat can melt your extensions! Stay cool for 48 hours.

The "No-Touch" Rule

Keep your hands OFF your lashes! Touching causes:

  1. Premature shedding
  2. Oil transfer from fingers
  3. Tangled, messy lashes

Your Daily Lash Care Routine (After 48 Hours)

Clean Daily (Yes, Every Day!)

Use oil-free lash cleanser only:

  1. Wet lashes with lukewarm water
  2. Massage cleanser gently in circular motions
  3. Rinse thoroughly
  4. Pat dry (never rub!)


Why daily? Clean lashes = stronger bond + no lash mites!

Brush Gently Every Morning

Grab your clean spoolie and:

  1. Start from the middle, brush upward
  2. Never brush from the base
  3. Fluff gently - you're not scrubbing!

Oil-Free Products ONLY

Avoid these lash killers:

  1. Coconut oil, mineral oil
  2. Glycols and alcohol
  3. Waterproof mascara
  4. Oil-based makeup removers

Safe for lashes:

  1. Oil-free cleansers
  2. Water-based makeup
  3. Lash-safe skincare

Skip Mascara (You Don't Need It!)

Your lashes are already perfect! But if you must:

  1. Water-based formula only
  2. Apply to tips only, never the base
  3. Look for "extension-safe" labels

Sleep Smart

Best option: Sleep on your back

Can't do that?

  1. Use silk/satin pillowcases
  2. Try a 3D contoured sleep mask
  3. Avoid face-planting into pillows

NEVER Use Eyelash Curlers!

This will break your extensions in half! They're already curled perfectly - trust your lash tech.

Lifestyle Tips: Gym, Swimming & More

Working Out?

  1. Exercise after 48 hours
  2. Rinse lashes immediately after sweating
  3. Pat dry gently


Swimming?

  1. Wear goggles when possible
  2. Rinse after chlorine/salt water exposure
  3. Don't swim daily if you want lashes to last

Showering?

  1. Use lukewarm water (not hot!)
  2. Let water flow gently down your face
  3. Pat dry, never rub

Red Flags vs. Normal: Know the Difference

Totally Normal

Slight redness right after application

Losing 1-5 lashes per day

Looking less full after 3 weeks

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Call Your Lash Tech If You Have

Intense itching or burning

Swollen, puffy eyelids

Gritty, sandy feeling in eyes

Lots of shedding in first 3 days

Special Note: If you cry, rinse your lashes with clean water afterward. Tears are salty and can weaken the glue slightly.

Maintenance Schedule: Keep Them Perfect

Why You Need Regular Refills

Your natural lashes shed every day - extensions come off with them. This is normal biology!


Book refills every 2-4 weeks to:

  1. Fill in gaps from natural shedding
  2. Keep lashes looking full and fresh
  3. Save money (refills cost less than new sets!)


Before Your Refill Appointment:

  1. Come with zero eye makeup
  2. Remove contact lenses
  3. Communicate any concerns


Never DIY Removal!

Pulling extensions off yourself will:

  1. Rip out your natural lashes
  2. Create bald spots
  3. Damage lash follicles permanently


Always get professional removal with a special dissolving solution.

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Quick Answers to Your Top Questions

Q: Can I use micellar water?

A: Only if it's 100% oil-free and glycol-free. Check ingredients carefully!

Q: Can I wear eye makeup?

A: Yes! Use oil-free products only. Eyeshadow and non-waterproof eyeliner are fine.

Q: When can I exercise?

A: After 48 hours! Just rinse lashes after sweaty workouts.

Q: I accidentally got them wet in the first 24 hours - are they ruined?

A: Don't panic! Pat dry gently. They might not last as long, but they won't fall out immediately.

Q: How long do lashes really last?

A: 4-6 weeks with perfect care. Most clients get refills in 3 weeks.

Q: Can I swim in the ocean?

A: Yes, after the curing period. Rinse with clean water right after and pat dry.

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