Washing your lash extensions daily is essential for keeping both your lashes and your eyes healthy and your lashes long!

• Throughout the day, natural oils, sweat, dust, and makeup build up along the lash line. If this isn’t properly cleansed, it can lead to irritation, poor retention, and even infections like blepharitis.
  
• Clean lashes allow the extensions to stay fluffy and properly bonded, which actually helps them last longer. When buildup is left sitting on the lashes, it can weaken the adhesive and cause premature shedding.
• Daily cleansing also helps prevent bacteria from accumulating, keeping your natural lashes strong and your lash line healthy.
• Using a gentle, oil-free lash cleanser and a soft brush ensures your extensions stay clean without damaging them.
  
  Clean lashes last longer, look better, and protect your eye health.

Brushing your lash extensions daily is key to keeping them looking neat, full, and well-maintained.
As you go about your day or sleep, lashes can twist or cross over.

Gently brushing them with a clean mascara wand helps realign each extension, keeping them fluffy and evenly spaced.

Regular brushing also prevents tangling, which can put strain on your natural lashes and lead to premature shedding. It helps you spot any buildup or debris early, so you can keep your lash line clean and healthy.

By taking a few seconds each day to brush your lashes, you’ll extend the life of your set and keep them looking fresh between fills.

It is recommended to brush your lashes at least 3 times a day.

• Your natural lashes shed as part of a healthy growth cycle, typically losing 2–5 natural lashes per day.
• As those natural lashes shed, the extensions attached to them will shed as well. This is completely normal.
• Hormones, medications, stress, and seasonal lash shedding can all affect retention. Let clients know that if their retention changes, it doesn't necessarily mean anything was done incorrectly—it can simply reflect changes in their natural lash cycle.

To keep your lashes looking full and fresh, schedule refill appointments every 2–3 weeks.

Waiting too long between appointments may require a new full set rather than a fill.

To maintain the longevity of your lash extensions, it’s important to avoid oil-based products around the eye area.

• The adhesive used to apply extensions is sensitive to oils, which can gradually break down the bond between the extension and your natural lash.
• When oil comes into contact with the lashes, it can weaken the adhesive, causing the extensions to loosen, slip, or fall out prematurely. This often results in poor retention and the need for more frequent infills.

For best results, I recommend using oil-free cleansers, makeup removers, and skincare products around the eye area.

These will help keep your lashes clean while preserving the longevity of the adhesive, allowing your extensions to have amazing retention!

It’s very important not to pick or pull at your lash extensions.

• Each lash extension is precisely and carefully attached to one of your natural lashes, so pulling or picking on them can also pull out your natural lashes before they’re ready to shed.
• This can lead to damage such as lash thinning, lash gaps, or weakened / damaged natural lashes over time.
  
  Picking and pulling on your extensions also affect your future sets and the durability of your lash set. Healthy natural lashes are essential for proper retention.
• If you notice any twisting, lifting, or discomfort, please avoid picking and book a lash refill or a lash removal.

I’ll be happy to safely remove the extensions or adjust any lashes as needed.

To protect the integrity of your lash extensions, please do not apply mascara, waterproof mascara, strip lash adhesive, DIY lash clusters, or any bond and seal products to your extensions.

These products can interfere with the adhesive, cause premature shedding, and make proper cleansing and maintenance more difficult.

Apply moisturizers, serums, and sunscreen carefully around the eye area, avoiding direct contact with your lash line whenever possible.

• It is recommend to avoid saunas, or steam for the first 48 hours. Avoiding the sauna or facial steaming after a lash appointment is important because heat and steam can interfere with the lash adhesive.
• High temperatures and humidity can weaken the adhesive bond before it has fully cured, leading to poor retention and premature shedding of your extensions.
• Even after the initial curing period, frequent exposure to steam can still break down the adhesive over time, causing lashes to fall out faster than expected.
• Saunas and facial steamers can increase the chance of your lash extensions twisting or losing their shape.
• For best results, it’s recommended to avoid saunas or facial steamers for at least 24–48 hours after your appointment and limit frequent exposure afterward to help your lashes last longer.

One of the most common factors that affects lash retention is your sleeping position. While it's completely normal to lose natural lashes as part of your lash growth cycle, consistent pressure and friction against your pillow can cause your extensions to shed prematurely.

If you tend to sleep on your left side, you may notice faster shedding on your left eye. Likewise, sleeping on your right side can lead to more shedding on your right eye. Clients who sleep on their stomach or with their face against the pillow often experience increased shedding on both eyes due to constant friction and compression.

To help maximize the longevity of your lash extensions, I highly recommend sleeping on your back whenever possible. If you're a side or stomach sleeper, our 3D Contoured Lash Sleeping Mask.

It's Designed with deep, contoured eye cups, it creates space around your lashes to help minimize pressure, reduce friction, and protect your lash extensions while you sleep. Not only does it help preserve your lash set, but it also provides a comfortable, light-blocking fit for a more restful night's sleep.

Small habits at home can make a big difference in your lash retention, helping you enjoy fuller, longer-lasting results between your fill appointments.

Proper lash aftercare is essential for maintaining the longevity and health of your eyelash extensions.

One of the most important steps is regularly washing your lashes, as it helps remove oils, dirt, makeup residue, and bacteria that get trapped in between the natural lash and the lash extension. The buildup weakens the adhesive bond.

When lashes aren’t kept clean, buildup along the lash line can cause extensions to shed prematurely and even lead to irritation or infection.

Gently cleansing your lashes not only supports better retention but also keeps your natural lashes and eyes healthy, ensuring your extensions stay fuller and last longer.

A healthy, long-lasting lash set begins with proper aftercare. Shop our lash aftercare kits or explore our aftercare essentials to maintain optimal lash retention and overall lash health.

Beautiful lash extensions don't end when you leave the studio! Following these simple tips will help keep your lashes looking full, healthy, and lasting as long as possible between appointments.

Clean Your Lashes Daily

Clean lashes are healthy lashes. Use a lash extension-safe cleanser every day to remove makeup, oil, dust, and debris that can build up along the lash line. Clean lashes improve retention and help prevent irritation or blepharitis.

Avoid Oil-Based Products

Oil-based cleansers, makeup removers, creams, and serums around the eye area can weaken the adhesive bond and cause your extensions to shed more quickly. Choose oil-free products whenever possible.

Don't Rub or Pick at Your Lashes

Avoid rubbing your eyes or pulling at your lash extensions. Picking at your lashes can damage your natural lashes and lead to premature shedding.

Brush Your Lashes Daily

Use a clean spoolie to gently brush your lashes each morning or whenever needed. This helps keep them neat, separated, and fluffy.

Be Mindful While Sleeping

Your sleeping position can affect your lash retention. Sleeping on your side or stomach may create friction against your pillow, causing uneven shedding. Sleeping on your back is ideal. If you're a side sleeper, consider using a 3D contoured lash sleep mask or a silk pillowcase to help reduce friction.

Avoid Excessive Heat & Steam

Frequent exposure to steam, saunas, hot yoga, or excessive heat can soften the adhesive over time and affect retention. Occasional exposure is perfectly fine, but prolonged heat may shorten the life of your lash extensions.

Skip Waterproof Mascara

Lash extensions are designed to eliminate the need for mascara. Waterproof formulas can be difficult to remove and may weaken the adhesive or damage your extensions during cleansing.

Never Curl Your Lash Extensions

Do not use a traditional eyelash curler on your extensions, as it can bend, damage, or pull out both the extensions and your natural lashes.

Be Gentle with Skincare

Apply moisturizers, serums, and sunscreen carefully around the eye area, avoiding direct contact with your lash line whenever possible.

Expect Natural Shedding

Your natural lashes shed as part of a healthy growth cycle, typically losing 2–5 natural lashes per day. As those natural lashes shed, the extensions attached to them will shed as well. This is completely normal.

Stay on a Fill Schedule

To keep your lashes looking full and fresh, schedule refill appointments every 2–3 weeks. Waiting too long between appointments may require a new full set rather than a fill.

Follow Your Lash Artist's Advice

Every client's natural lashes, lifestyle, and retention are unique. Following the personalized aftercare recommendations provided during your appointment will help you get the most out of your lash extensions while maintaining the health of your natural lashes.

With proper home care and regular maintenance appointments, your lash extensions will remain beautiful, comfortable, and long-lasting while keeping your natural lashes healthy.