Before &
After Care
What to know before your appointment
- Please come to your appointment with clean eyes, free of make-up. Make-up can affect your lift or your retention.
- Contacts must be removed with a Lash Lift, so wear glasses to your appointment if needed.
- Brow Laminations should not be done until 1 week post Botox.
- Let me know of any allergies or sensitivities you may have or had in the past.
What to do after your appointment
- Do not wash your eyes or shower for 24 hours.
- Avoid steam and sweat for 24 hours.
- Avoid strong heat such as ovens or barbecue grills. Lashes are synthetic and will singe.
- Do not rub or pull on extensions.
- Avoid oil-based and waterproof mascaras/makeup
- Avoid oil-based or alcohol-based removers/moisturizers
- Only use extension-safe mascaras.
- Do not use an eyelash curler on extensions.
- Clean extensions with an oil-free cleanser every day.
- Never brush extensions while they are wet
- Book a fill appointment every 2/3 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
This can be based on many factors, the most important is the aftercare. Make sure you are cleansing your lashes every single day, avoiding oil or alcohol based products, cleansing right after you go swimming or working out.
If you would like to try extensions again, we recommend trying a hybrid or volume set as it is multiple lighter weight extensions wrapping around your individual natural lash to create more bond.
The extensions on your natural lashes will shed after or around 4-6 weeks when properly cared for. It is recommended to get a lash fill every 2-3 weeks to maintain fullness.
Keep in mind your natural lashes do normally shed 1-5 per day – per eye, that’s why refills are so important, this also depends on your natural hair growth cycle & client aftercare.
It is not recommended that you wear mascara or eyeliner after getting extension (you won’t need to anyway). The ingredients in these products can break the bond of the extensions to your natural lashes causing major loss of the extensions. It is best to avoid any oil & glycol based face products and makeup. Daily cleansing of the extensions is required to keep them clean and looking best.
Based on your natural lashes and preferences & lifestyle, we will design a custom set for you during the consultation.
It depends on how severe and how long ago. We can start by doing a natural set (about 20% full) again to see if a reaction will occur.
Yes, when applied correctly lash extensions are completely safe and will not cause any irritation during or after your appointment. There is always a rare chance that an allergic reaction to the ingredient (cyanoacrylate) in the adhesive can occur, as with any product used near sensitive areas.
Yes, if you:
- have natural healthy lashes that wants natural noticeable enhancement to their lashes with curl, length and volumes
- have little time to apply makeup
- have events or occasions to attend
No, if you:
- have damaged lashes such as gaps, breakage from previous lash extensions. we recommend taking a 2-3 months break and starting a lash serum regimen before you start getting extensions again
- are currently doing any chemotherapy, its best to wait and let your body heal before getting extensions
- are nursing right after delivering a new born (congrats on your little one!) hormone levels may affect your retention.
- are unable to lay still for more than 2 hours, its best to avoid this service that may cause discomfort
Yes, but it depends on the health of your natural lashes. We can work with you to recommend what set is best for your natural lashes. Using a lash serum for a month prior to your lash appointment may be beneficial.
It’s kind of like going to a spa – very relaxing and you might even fall asleep (many of our clients do!) You’ll lay back so we can properly reach your lashes from the correct angle, and your eyes will be closed during the entire process. You won’t be able to feel much during the application process – it will just feel like your lashes are being brushed.
Lash extensions are synthetic lashes that are applied to natural lashes. You must have natural lashes for a lash extension to be applied.