Care Info
Eyelash Extension things to know
1. Appointment Prep: ALWAYS come to every appointment with 100% clean face. If you have any makeup on, come in 15-20 minutes early and you can use our bathroom to clean any eye makeup off. The bathroom is prepared with anything you may need. 2. OIL: natural oil can build up on your lashes (which is invisible to your lash tech) so making sure to clean your lashes thoroughly before is so important. Oil will act as a barrier for the lash adhesive and can lead to the lashes shedding within a few days of an appointment. When your tech is doing a refill and there are still expiating lash extensions, they can’t do as deep and thorough of a cleaning as the first appointment, so try to make sure NOT to use ANY creams, oily solutions, etc on or around your eyes within 5days before EVERY APPOINTMENT 3. Water + New Lashes: ALWAYS wait at least 24hrs after getting lashes done before getting them wet (swimming, submerging your face in the shower, gym, etc) Water and humidity can cause the lashes to clump together and cause pulling. There will always be a small chance of some extensions sticking to each other but you don’t want to cause extra clumping.4. If you get facials/massages: make sure to always book those appointments a couple days BEFORE an appointment. Sometimes those types of appointments can be rough on the lashes, so it’s best to have them roughed up right before a fill5. Spray tans: NEVER get a spray tan on the same day as a lash appointment (the tape for under the eyes can take off the solution, and leaves an invisible layer on the lashes, not allowing for proper adhesion) and same goes for right after a lash fill, the spray can cause clumping (as it’s the same idea as getting them wet) 6. Eye Rubbing: if you are a habitual eye rubber or lash puller (trichotillomania) lash extensions may not be the best fit for you. As the more you touch/rub the lashes this can cause unnatural shedding and pulling as well as breaking down the bond of the adhesive. 7. NATURAL LASH SHEDDING: it is natural to lose 1-5 natural lashes per day. Normally without extensions on, we don’t notice this because our natural lashes are much softer and lighter than the extensions. So don’t worry if you see them shedding, it’s normal. Also, sometimes the natural lash (with extension attached) will shed but not fall because they can be caught or tangled in the other extensions. So if you go to brush/clean them and a few more than 5 fall out, that is normal too. 8. How can I tell if a lash shed normal vs unnaturally: if the extension has a natural lash attached WITHOUT a white bulb at the end, this is a natural shedding. If the extension had a natural lash attached WITH a white bulb at the end this means it was accidentally pulled (either from unintentional rubbing or pulling). If the lash falls off and you DON’T see a natural lash attached, this means that the bond of the adhesive was broken down and became weak and simply fell off the natural lash. This can happen for many possibilities: rubbing, something was on the lashes before they were applied (sometimes natural oil buildups can occur) this is nothing to worry about UNLESS you see an abundance of this. In that case we ask that you contact the salon and schedule a sooner appointment. What we will do is a DEEPER more thorough cleaning of the lashes before we go in to re-apply them. This is why it’s imperative to make sure to not use oil products on the eyes and make sure they are prepped and ready before every appointment9. Sleeping: best way to sleep with lash extensions on is on your back. We know this is tricky for most people, as when we are asleep, we don’t have control over how we are laying. But if you know you’re a side sleeper, there are a couple tricks: try to get into the habit of sleeping with your hand cupping the side of your eye to protect your lashes, wearing protective eyewear (Amazon sells eye masks specifically for lash extensions), silk pillow cases are a MUST HAVE (not only does silk NOT have tiny fibers that’ll grab and pull at your lashes, but it’s also wonderful for your hair as well, no more matted hair). If you’re a FACE/BELLY sleeper, these may NOT be a great fit for you, as they’ll pull and tangle and can cause premature shedding of your own natural lashes. 10. Washing your face: In the shower, try to keep your eyes away from the water, this may take some getting used to, but if you do get water in your eyes, simple press the under eye area firmly starting in the inner corners and swipe outward. Also, after you get out of the shower, it helps to use a tiny handheld fan on the lashes (for fluffing them) while looking in the mirror and using a CLEAN lash wand to fan them back out. If washing your face with product(s), take care to use your hands or a cloth on your face (but never on your actual eyes). When cleaning off your eye lids (eyeliner, etc) use a oil free cleaner soaked QTip or (preferably) a microfiber tipped stick (while pulling your lid taught) and gently rubbing the area clear11. Lash wand: keep in mind that lash wand bristles are made of plastic, so they are a haven for bacterial to build up. So ALWAYS make sure to wash the wand before every use with an antibacterial soap and rinse it thoroughly before use. If the lash wand isn’t clean you can be transmitting bacteria only your eyes and end up with styes or an infection12. Lashes starting to look dusty or heavy with eye buildup: utilize your CLEAN lash wand with a bit of an oil free makeup remover on the bristles, then gently brush through your get excess makeup, powders, dust, etc off13. Allergies: If you’re prone to allergies a certain time of the year, it’s best to speak with your doctor to see if they suggest you to take any anti allergy medicine to make sure you don’t get extra swelling during these times. Or maybe this’ll be a good time to take a small break from the lashes and either have them removed or let them fall off naturally. 14. Not recommend for lash extensions: if it’s your first time ever getting lashes don’t book around your known allergy season. If you’re a face/belly sleeper, if you have challenges with rubbing/pulling on your lashes. If you’ve ever had a reaction from lash extensions before (unless you submit to a patch test first) 15. Reactions: if you ever have any type of negative skin, eye reaction to the lashes (not including shedding) CALL YOUR DOCTOR FIRST! Then reach out to your tech and let them know. Maybe it’s a simple thing as allergies (when all you need is Benadryl and a cold towel) but we are NOT doctors, so ALWAYS take care to seek medical attention FIRST! 16. Shedding Season: just like animals we shed our winter coats too. During spring and early summer you may find more shedding than normal. This is 100% normal! Just take care by booking refills a little closer together.17. Less is Best: The less you touch the lashes the longer they’ll last. Just like anything, nothing is permanent and the more it is touched, brushed, etc the more the bond of the glue will break down and cause unwanted shedding or the extensions18. Knowing when to re-book: normal refill bookings are anywhere from 3-4weeks. Some people don’t like to see ANY gaps so they’ll book 2 week refills. Some people (who wear no makeup, sleep on their backs, and never touch their eyes) go 6-10 weeks between fills and still have an adequate amount of extensions left. Lash refills are by the hour, so if you feel as though you’re lashes are in need of a bit more TLC than normal, reach out to your tech and see if they have the time to either get you in sooner or to do a longer session. We will always accommodate extra time if needed and available, so the sooner you let us know you may need more time, the better the chances are we can a lot for it19. When to take a break: everyone takes breaks, sometimes due to the time of year (allergy season), or swimming season, but if your tech starts to notice that your natural lashes are looking shorter or thinner than normal, that’s your lashes way of saying the extensions are either to long/heavy for them to support. Your lash tech will always take a before picture of your lashes the first time applying them to keep on hand for referencing. If they see a dramatic enough change in your natural lashes, either your tech will suggest going down in thickness or length or in some cases even to take a 4-8 week break. WHICH IS COMPLETELY NORMAL. It doesn’t mean you or your lash tech have done anything wrong. Most people have to take a break once a year. But, there are a lucky few who don’t, so fingers crossed :)
Hair Extension Care
Depending on which hair extensions you have or are interested in, may change some of these Tips & Tricks, but for the most part everything is universal
1. Wet Hair: Take care to not let your hair extensions stay wet for to long, as this may break down the adhesive holding them in (Unless they are sew-ins, beaded). Also, wet hair while you sleep can pull and clump the extensions resulting in dreading and in severe cases 'Alopecia Areata' (Hair Loss in patches)
2. Sleeping:
A gentle braid off to the side that is less likly to slept on to keep hair from getting tangled as much
A silk pilow case will also ensure the least amout of tangling and hair getting matted
Never sleep with wet hair
3. Washing Hair:
ONLY Sulfate Free Shampoo; to not break down the protective layer on the extension hair or (in some cases) adhesive
NO conditioner on roots ever; as this will promote slipping and (in some cases) possibly compromise the integrity of the bond
4. Extension Safe Products: products with low sulfate and salt based products (ON ROOTS)
5. Brushing & Detangling: always ONLY use professional quality detangle brushes (Wet Brush Brand or Boar Bristle Brushes)
6. Things to Avoid:
Excessive hair pulling, rough brushing, brushing ypour hair when it is wet
Strenuous activity involving excess sweat at the scalp area
Chlorinated pools, salt water pools, ocean or lake water, well water, mineral dense water ie hard water