BEFORE YOUR LASH APPOINTMENT
Please come to your appointment with no eye makeup. If you are not able to remove makeup prior to your appointment, please arrive 10 minutes early so you can remove your makeup. If we have to remove your makeup, it cuts down the time we can spend on your lashes!
Do your research
There are tons of lash boutiques in every major city and it’s tough to choose the right one. Find a lash artist that takes the time to properly apply extensions and you feel comfortable with.
They will NOT damage your natural eyelashes.
The key to proper lash extensions is the application method. If lashes are applied the right way, they will never break off or pull out your natural lashes. Going in, you should also be mindful to not pick or pull at them.
Plan to arrive at least five minutes early.
This gives you the chance to get comfortable and address any questions or concerns with your lash artist.
Your first appointment will generally last 2 - 3 hours
During lash extension appointments, your eyes will be closed the entire time. This is your time to take a midday nap!
Feel free to bring headphones and your favorite music!
Eyelash extensions are customizable.
Who would have thought? There are many different lengths, curls and diameters of eyelash extensions as well as different looks that can be created. The most popular shapes are a cat eye, where the longest length is on the outer corner, or a doll eye which is a round and open eyed look where the longer length is in the middle.
Try a more natural look the first time.
Unless you want to look like Kim Kardashian, it’s best practice to go with a natural look your first time. You can always add more drama later.
Maintenance is easy.
We suggest a fill every 2-to-3 weeks. If you want them to last longer, be careful about how much you touch and rub your eyes. You should also brush them daily with the spoolie brush your lash artist sent you home with.
You CAN get them wet.
That’s good news for all the water babies out there. Just wait the recommended 24 - 48 hours before you get them wet. And after that? Shower, swim, work out, whatever.
You CAN wear makeup
The best part of extensions is you can ditch your mascara and eyelash curler and cut your beauty routine time down, but that doesn’t mean you CAN’T wear eye makeup. It is important to use oil-free makeup and makeup remover when wearing eyelash extensions. That’s because oil interferes with the adhesive used to apply eyelash extensions. Oil in many eyeliners, foundations, foundation primers and mascaras will slide down the eyelid and can break down the adhesive bond, resulting in loss of your eyelash extensions.
They’re not permanent!
If you want to take a break from your extensions there are two ways to do it — have them taken off or let them come off naturally. Removal takes only take a few minutes, but PLEASE do not attempt to remove them yourself. This can cause permanent damage to your natural lashes.
Will I feel that I’m wearing eyelash extensions?
It takes a day or two to get used to the feeling of wearing extensions, but they are much more comfortable than strip lashes. And because the adhesive used to attach lash extensions is waterproof, you can shower, swim, exercise etc. We do recommend however that you do not expose your lash extensions to moisture and excessive humidity for approximately 24-48 hours after the eyelash application. After that, a bit of special care is required, but overall maintenance of lash extensions is low.
Do you find that you need to give your lashes a break from Eyelash Extensions?
At Lashwell, we pride ourselves on quality work. The health of our clients’ lashes is our utmost priority. As natural lashes vary in thickness, length and strength, so should lash extensions. We carefully choose lash extensions that won’t weigh down and damage the client’s natural lashes. For this reason we have not found it necessary to take a break from lashes.