Lash extensions are semi-permanent fibers, applied one by one to your natural lashes, to enhance their look.

A semi-permanent adhesive is used to glue individual extensions to each of your natural lashes, thus making them look more voluminous and thicker.

The preparation for a lash extension appointment requires certain steps:

• Take a shower before the treatment, since you shouldn’t shower for 24h after.
• Don’t wear makeup to the appointment. Clean your face and it is a good idea not to wear mascara for at least 24 h before the treatment, so the lashes are perfectly clean.
• Take off your contact lenses, if you wear them.
• Don’t curl your lashes before the treatment.
• Avoid oil-based products on and around the eyes.
• Wear comfortable clothes, because you will be lying down for 2 hours.

Extra Tip
Try not to drink coffee before the appointment, since you will need to lay down still for up to two hours. Coffee can make your eyelids twitch and make it hard for the lash extensions artist to be precise.

The lash extension treatment lasts 1-2 hours.

The good thing is that lash extensions are customized. You choose the style, length, and curl strength. The artist will mix the extensions of different lengths, to make them look more natural.

The technician cleans your lashes and the area around your eyes. They use tweezers to apply each extension, one by one, to your natural lashes, not to the skin.

Then you need to wait for a couple more minutes for the glue to dry and you are all set.

It is definitely not a painful treatment, but some people find it uncomfortable because you need to lie still for almost two hours, while the artist is working on your eyes, which is a pretty sensitive area.

Also, your eyes need to be closed all the time.

The aftercare rules are pretty simple, but important to follow, especially in the first 24 hours.

• Don’t get your lashes wet in the first 24h. Avoid long showers, steam, swimming, sweating, working out.
• Try to sleep on your back.
• Don’t use the lash curler.
• Don’t use oil-based products on your eyes.

Lash extensions are really low-maintenance. You need to brush them with a clean spoolie to keep them untangled. Also, don’t pick at them, don’t rub, and be careful when you wash your face.

Since your natural lashes don’t grow at the same pace, they are at different stages of growth. If you want to prolong them, book a refill appointment when you notice a lot of the extensions have fallen off, which usually happens 4 weeks after the treatment.

If you want your lashes to last longer, try sleeping on your back instead of on the stomach or on the side. Also, it is a good idea to use a silk pillowcase.

It is not advisable to apply mascara on lash extensions.

First of all, you can damage your eyelash extensions when you remove the mascara. Also, mascara will add extra weight to your lashes, so wearing them can be uncomfortable.

One more reason for not wearing mascara on lash extensions is that the ingredients of mascara can react with the lash glues, break the bond between extensions and natural lashes and make your lash extensions fall out prematurely.

However, if you really want to add mascara to your lashes, do it only if you have classic lash extensions, never with Russian volume lashes or hybrid lashes.

Yes, but not in the same manner as before extensions. Wash the bottom of your face and the forehead normally, but use water and mild soap on a cotton pad to clean the eyelids and the area under your eyes.

Don’t rub your lashes.