When should you wash your lash extensions?
I can’t stress how important it is to Wash Your Lash Extensions EVERY NIGHT.
Your days are busy and during the day your lashes have accumulated facial oil, dust, dirt and makeup.
Improper washing or avoiding washing all together will cause problems resulting in your lashes not lasting as long as they should.
Not washing daily can also lead to poor lash health.
In today’s post I will be talking about why clean lash extensions last longer.
- If you have been told in the past to avoid water, by another technician, this is bad advice.
- Your lash extensions will fall off prematurely if you don’t bath them every night.
- You should wash your lash extensions after activities such as swimming, working out and wearing sunscreen.
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- Chlorine, salt, perspiration and oils should be removed immediately from lash extensions to maintain the integrity of the lash adhesive.
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Unwashed Lashes
When you look in the mirror, unwashed lashes don’t look bad. When I look at unwashed lashes under my lamp and with magnifying glasses on, the build up of oil, dirt and makeup is obvious.
Dirty Lashes | Photo Credit: Carmen Palmiste
When you don’t wash your lashes daily, dead skin cells, dirt, makeup and oil build up on your lash line quickly. This build up will break down the adhesive over time.
When the lash adhesive starts to break down you are going to have your extensions fall off prematurely instead of lasting the entire life of the natural lash cycle and falling out when the natural lash is shed.
Benefits of washing your lashes daily.
When you wash your lashes correctly between appointments, you are going to return with more lashes left compared to clients who don’t wash daily. Most clients that look after their lashes are able to go 3 weeks between fills and come in with 50% – 75% lashes left.
Lash Washing – DO
- Wash your lash extensions every night. Including the night of your appointment.
- Avoid all products that contain oil, around or on your eye area. This includes:
- Facial Cleansers, moisturisers, cleansing oils, aromatherapy oils, spray toners, coconut/rosehip oils, eye creams.
- Shampoo and conditioner.
- Lash Shampoo Recipe
Lash Washing – DON’TS:
- Do NOT use makeup remover wipes around your lash extensions. Makeup remover wipes are full of oils, glycols and emolients and they will cause your lash extensions to fall off prematurely.
- Do NOT use cleansing waters like micellar. Only use products that are safe for lash extensions.
- Do NOT use face cloths, sponges, makeup pads, cotton buds or other items on your lash extensions. You don’t want anything tuggig at your lash extensions that could cause damage or premature lash loss.
- Do NOT rub your eyes aggresively while washing. I recommend using a soft blush brush. Dip the brush into your cleanser and brush across lash line and down lashes. Be sure to rinse.
- BE GENTLE. Rigorous rubbing will cause premature lash loss and you can damage your lash extensions and natural lashes.
