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How to Care for Your Lash Extensions: Expert Tips for Long-Lasting Results

How to Care for Your Lash Extensions: Expert Tips for Long-Lasting Results The Ella Effect

Lash extensions are a great way to enhance natural beauty, providing fuller, longer lashes without daily mascara applications. However, maintaining them requires some extra effort to ensure they stay looking and last as long as possible. 

Whether you’re new to lash extensions or a seasoned user, knowing how to properly care for them can make all the difference. In this blog, we’ll share expert tips on how to take lash extensions and keep them bookkeeping for weeks.

Understanding Lash Extensions: What Are They?

Before diving into lash care, it’s important to understand what lash extra extensions are available. Lash extensions are individual synthetic, silk, or mink lashes that are attar natural to create a fuller, more dramatic look. They come in various styles, including classic, hybrid, and volume sets, each offering a different level of fullness and definition.

How to Properly Take Care of Lash Extensions

Proper care is essential to keeping your lash extensions looking flawless and ensuring they last. Here are some expert tips to help you maintain your lashes:

1. Brush Your Lashes Daily

Just like your hair, your lash extensions need to be brushed regularly to prevent them from tangling or clumping. Use a clean spoolie brush (a mascara wand without product) to gently comb through your lashes every morning. 

This will help keep them neat, separate, and looking their best. Be gentle when brushing and avoid tugging or pulling on your lashes, as this can cause them to fall out prematurely.

2. Cleanse with an Oil-Free Cleanser

Proper cleansing is crucial for maintaining lash extensions. Use an oil-free, gentle cleanser to wash your face and lashes, especially if you’ve been wearing makeup or there’s noticeable buildup from sweat or skin oils. 

Avoid oil-based products, as they can weaken the adhesive bond, causing your extensions to fall off sooner than expected.

Cleanse your lashes before a fill appointment, as this helps. This technician applies for new extensions without any interference from makeup residue or natural oils.

3. Avoid Mascara and Eyelash Curlers

One of the main benefits of lash extensions is that you won’t need to use mascara anymore. Applying mascara to extensions can cause clumping and make them look less natural. Additionally, mascara can be difficult to remove, leading to tugging that damages both the extensions and your natural lashes. Eyelash curlers are also a no-go, as they can cause the extensions to bend or even break.

4. Don’t Pick or Pull on Your Lashes

It can be tempting to touch your lashes, especially if they’re new and you’re getting used to them. However, pulling, picking, or twisting your lashes can damage both the extent extensions and. If your extensions become misaligned or uncomfortable, contact your lash technician for a professional adjustment rather than trying to fix them yourself.

5. Avoid Water for the First 48 Hours

After getting your lash extensions, it’s essential to avoid excessive humidity for the first 48 hours. The adhesive is essential and needs time to set, and exposure to water can weaken the bond, causing your extensions to fall off prematurely. 

Plan your shower, swimming, or sauna sessions accordingly, and try to avoid situations that could lead to sweating or wetting your face during this time.

6. Limit Exposure to Steam and Heat

Even after the initial 48-hour period, it’s importanlimiting exposure to excessive steam and heat. Activities are important. Hot yoga, saunas, or even cooking over a steaming pot can weaken the adhesive bond, causing your extensions to shed faster. If possible, take precautions like wearing protective eyewear or keeping your face at a safe distance from heat sources.

7. Sleep on Your Back or Use a Silk Pillowcase

Believe it or not, the way you sleep can impact the longevity of your lash extensions. Sleeping on your side or stomach can cause your lashes to rub against your pillow, leading to premature fallout. To protect your extensions, try sleeping on your back. If you find this challenging, invest in a silk pillowcase, which reduces friction and helps maintain your lashes’ integrity.

Additional Lash and Brow Services at Ella Esthetics

At Ella Esthetics, we understand that every client has unique lash and brow needs. Beyond extensions, we offer a range of services to enhance your natural beauty:

  • Keratin Lash Infusion: This treatment strengthens and volumizes your lashes with keratin, biotin, and nourishing growth factors. It lasts 6-8 weeks and provides a natural lift without any frizz or age.
  • Lash Lift: A professional curling treatment that lasts up to 8 weeks, retaining curl even after showers or swimming.
  • Lash Tint: Intensifies your natural lashes by darkening them, providing a mascara-like effect without the need for daily application.
  • Brow Services: We also offer brow waxes, brow lamination, and tinting to keep your eyebrows looking flawless.

Preparing for Your Lash Appointment: What You Need to Know

To ensure your lash appointment goes smoothly, here are some things to keep in mind:

  1. Remove Contact Lenses: If you wear contact lenses, it’s best to remove them before your appointment. Bring a pair of glasses to wear afterafterward, whichoid irritation.
  2. Arrive with Clean Lashes: Make sure you are free from any makeup or residue. This helps the adhesive bond better, ensuring a longer-lasting result.
  3. Avoid Caffeine Before Your Appointment: Consuming caffeine can make your eyes twitch or flutter during the application, which is tricky for your lash technician. Consider skipping that cup of coffee before your appointment for smoother, more precise results.

Lash Care Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s:

  • Brush your lashes gently every day.
  • Use an oil-free cleanser to keep lashes clean.
  • Sleep on your back or use a silk pillowcase.

Don’ts:

  • Don’t use mascara or eyelash curlers on your extensions.
  • Avoid touching or pulling at your lashes.
  • Don’t expose your lashes to excessive heat or steam.

Why Proper Lash Care Matters

Taking care of your lash extensions is more than just keeping them looking pretty. Proper lash care extends the life of your extensions, reducing the need for frequent refills and saving you money in the long run. It also ensures that your natural lashes remain healthy and undamaged, providing a stable foundation for future extensions.

By following these expert tips, you can keep your lash extensions looking beautiful and full for as long as possible. Remember, your lash technician at Ella Esthetics is there to help, so don’t hesitate to ask for advice on maintaining your lashes between appointments.

Ready to Keep Your Lashes Looking Flawless?

Beautiful, long-lasting lash extensions are within reach when you know how to care for them properly. By following the tips outlined in this blog, you can enjoy stunning, fuller lashes for weeks without worrying about premature shedding or damage. 

If you’re ready to enhance your look with expert lash and brow services, learn more about our lash extension services at Ella Esthetics. Want beautiful, long-lasting lashes? Learn more about our lash extension services.

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Angela holds degrees in Cellular Biology and Molecular Genetics from the University of Maryland, which give her an unparalleled technical understanding of the skin, a subject about which she is truly passionate. While earning dual degrees, she simultaneously operated two successful businesses before turning her attention to her true passion, skincare and cosmetic tattooing. She now holds licenses in esthetics, permanent makeup and tattooing in multiple states including Virginia, Florida, California and NYC. As is evidenced by her career, Angela believes education is the key to long term success and she commits herself to a lifetime of learning and educating others at every opportunity.

An artist to the core, Angela enjoys painting as a vocation and hobby in her spare time. As a mother of four, she has created and sold many children’s paintings, keeping her artistic zest alive throughout her entrepreneurial endeavors. Microblading and pmu were the perfect medium for Angela to combine her love of art and skincare. She is trained in microblading, advanced manual and machine techniques, and all permanent makeup. She has joined the ranks of Jenn Boyd Ink, a prestigious microblading company, as an educator in basic and advanced techniques. Always an advocate for women supporting each other, teaching and watching the success of her students has brought additional fulfillment to her career.

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