What you need to know before your lash appointment!
- Michelle - Xtendalash
- Oct 12, 2020
- 3 min read
Here’s the thing I discovered about eyelash extensions: They make you feel more glamorous than you thought possible. It’s addictive!
You look like you were born with the thickest, flutteriest, most perfectly curled lashes. There are no clumps, and they’re perfectly tapered from root to tips. And you look that way 24 hours a day!
Show up to your appointment completely bare-faced.
That includes curling your lashes too. If they’re curled, there’s a crease right by the root, and it’s hard for the lash artist to apply the extensions. If you have had a lash lift recently it’s best to wait until you notice the curl in your natural lashes drop! Applying extensions to an already curly lash means they won’t last as long!
Other things to avoid: mascara, waterproof eye makeup, oily skin care, and eye cream. You basically don’t want anything that’ll interfere with the glue. If you need to work out, go to the gym and take a shower in advance, It’s best not to wet your lashes for 24 hours.
this next point is super important:
It's not an in-and-out kind of appointment
Eyelash extensions take a long time (up to two hours! especially if you’re going for a refill since they’ll need to remove many existing extensions that have grown out and clean your lashes before applying a new set.
All lashes used are handmade fans, this in itself is a skill, as the handmade lashes are made by the lash artist and wrap around your natural lashes which means better retention for you.
make sure to research your lash artist and don't be afraid to ask any questions you may have before your appointment.
Also maybe consider passing on that latte because you’ll need to lie very still and you don’t want twitchy-eye syndrome at the appointment 🙈
The best extensions are custom.
Everyones eyes are different, you’ll want a set that complements your eye shape, lash length, and lifestyle. “One curl and length will look completely different on one person versus another”
I pride myself in this, consultations at your appointments are super important, as I can gather as much information as possible in order to create your desired lash set!
Stay away from cluster lashes.
Avoid them—they’ll only weigh down your natural lashes and lead to breakage. You should always have one extension applied to one natural lash, there should be no visible glue, and the extensions should not be touching your lid in any way. isolation is so important for your lash health. anything that is too heavy or lashes glued together will cause your own natural lashes to break away.
You might need to adjust your skin care routine
The general rule of thumb is to avoid anything too oily, never put anything oily near your lashes and do not use oily makeup removers. Stay away from cotton pads, fibers will stick to your lashes! Use a lash shampoo/cleanser to remove make up, dirt and general every day build up on your lashes. You can purchase them here:
avoid mascara completely. You just splurged on lashes—don’t jeopardize them! Also stay away from waterproof eye makeup, removing it will take a toll on your eyes and can soften the glue. I also recommend avoiding loose powder or glittery eyeshadows, which can build up on the roots of your lashes, eventually weakening them and leading to breakage. And if you’re devoted to liner stick to gel and liquid formulas that won’t tug at your roots.
Like your hair, lashes need to be brushed.
Lashes can look a little crazy when you wake up or after showering. That’s why after every appointment I hand you a soft (i like to surprise you with new colours lol) spoolie and demonstrate how to comb your lashes daily. Looking down, support underneath your lashes with your pointer finger. Then gently twirl the spoolie on the top side of your lashes (the opposite of how you’d apply mascara; brushing that way will tug at the hair). It takes five seconds out of your day and it goes a long way.
Never—ever!—pick at them.
The only way to remove eyelashes is with a pro—seriously. You’ll end up tearing out or breaking your lashes if you try it yourself, and it’s not worth it. That doesn't mean you have to remove them, you can also just wear them until they all grow out. Typically they last around three to four weeks, but don't be surprised if you find yourself back for refills before then. I told you, they're addictive 😁
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