Lash extensions are not something you should take lightly. They’re a big commitment, but they can be worth it if you want long, luxurious lashes for every day.

Keep lashes moist

Moisturize your eyelids, especially around the lash line, and be very gentle when applying anything around it. Use a cotton swab dipped in olive oil to apply a thin layer of oil to the eye area. Olive oil is especially good for this purpose because it’s extremely close to natural oils produced by your own body and will not irritate or damage sensitive skin. While you’re waiting for the olive oil to absorb, use a facial brush such as this one to gently cleanse your skin and promote blood flow and elasticity along the lash line.

It would be best to opt for moisture-rich mascaras such as Lash Paradise or Glam Lash. Take your time when applying mascara so that your lashes get enough time to dry completely before moving on to the next step. Doing so will prevent clumps and funkiness, a common problem with longer, more voluminous styles.

Avoid rubbing your eyes

Many people think that wiggling their eyelashes around while they’re asleep will help them grow longer. While this is a common misconception, applying mascara while you’re asleep could be doing more damage than good. The truth is that the thicker formula used in most mascaras could make it difficult for the upper lashes to stretch properly, which can lead to redness or irritation around the eye area.

Avoid steamy environments

Wash your hair every day or at least once or twice a week, but don’t bathe yourself in the process. It would be best if you also took care not to use hot water while bathing your lashes and not wear makeup when you’re having a shower or bath. And don’t forget that you should avoid exposing your lashes to the sun.

Keep makeup off your lashes

Wearing foundation or lipstick around the eye area can cause nasty irritations and rashes, but it can also damage your Lash Extensions if it gets on them. These issues are easily prevented by using a cotton swab dipped in makeup remover to clean around the eyes every time you apply makeup.

Wash your lashes three times a week

This is usually the point where most people get lazy about their Lash Extensions and go with it for as long as possible without properly caring for them. It might seem like a lot of work to wash them on top of all the other things you have to do every day – but they only need three hours at most to get completely clean, so it’s not that bad.

Avoid touching your eyes

You should never touch your lashes while you’re applying mascara. Use a clean, wet towel to wipe them first whenever you have to move your hands around during the application process.

Maintain lash lift

It’s important that you can always see your natural lashes beneath the extensions, and this means making sure that they’re not getting caught up in the corner of your eye or undergarments. A great tip is to use a thick layer of petroleum jelly on the inside corner of your eye every night before bed to help keep them from poking out.

Keep lashes from getting dry, damaged, or brittle

Many women choose to remove Lash Extensions because they’re afraid it will damage their natural ones. But the truth is that using the right products and taking good care of them can go a long way towards helping your natural eyelashes grow strong and healthy. Try using olive oil to moisturize your lashes every day, and don’t forget to massage them gently with a facial brush at least two times a week.

Treat your lashes with proper care

After taking good care of your Lash Extensions, it’s important to treat them just like you would your nails or any other type of artificial extension. It is also important to remember that this doesn’t stop once you take the extensions out. If you don’t take the right care of your lash extensions, they will grow just like normal eyelashes and will eventually fall off when they get too long.

Watch for signs of infection

If you notice any signs of an infection, such as redness around the eye area or excessive amounts of discharge in your lash line, don’t panic. This could be an early precursor of actual infection, but before you reach for the tweezers and go to the bathroom to remove your extensions, use a small amount of tea tree oil mixed with white vinegar on a cotton swab and apply it to your eyelids. Let it sit for about fifteen minutes before wiping off any excess.

Check in regularly with your Lash Extensions technician

Most Lash Extension technicians will check in with you every few weeks to check on the health of your extensions and make sure that they still look good. If they don’t look good or if you start noticing signs of infection or general damage, do not hesitate to contact them immediately so that they can take action quickly and schedule a technician appointment at their salon.

The following ingredients are extremely toxic and may even cause blindness when used on the eyelids. Because Lash Extensions are applied next to your eyes, you should be especially careful to avoid both of these ingredients in Lash Extension products.

• Isopropyl Alcohol: This is a colorless liquid that contains 70% – 88% isopropyl alcohol. It is an organic chemical compound used in several different industrial applications, including cleaning, sterilizing, and preserving a wide variety of items, including medical instruments. Isopropyl alcohol is extremely flammable and will burn the skin, eyes, and throat if it comes in contact with any of these. It can cause death when ingested. Isopropyl alcohol is often used in manufacturing Lash Extensions because it helps prevent bacterial overgrowth and can help keep your lashes looking clean and healthy.
• Potassium Permanganate: This ingredient is a strong oxidizing agent primarily used as an additive to other chemicals to help neutralize potentially dangerous elements that may be present in them. Potassium permanganate has a very strong odor and can irritate your eyes, nose, mouth, throat, and lungs, causing inflammation, asthma attack, or even death. It is considered a particularly dangerous substance due to its toxic effects even at very low concentrations. There have been reports of permanent vision loss when it has come into contact with the eyes.
• Methylisothiazolinone: This synthetic preservative is used in the food industry and cosmetics, soaps, and pharmaceuticals. It is known to cause allergic reactions dermatitis and can even be lethal if ingested or absorbed through the skin. It can also cause severe skin irritation and rashes, resulting in hypersensitivity.
• Camphor: Camphor is a natural substance derived from tree bark that has been used for centuries for its antiseptic properties.