You’ve just received an amazing set of lashes and now you’re on Googling ‘How do I take care of my Lash Extensions’ and the first thing that stands out to you is ‘LASH AFTERCARE’. But what is Lash Aftercare and how does that affect the longevity and quality of your lash extensions?
Let’s dive into some simple eyelash extensions maintenance by getting to know the Xtreme Lashes Online Aftercare Guide. This guide outlines everything you need to do to take care of your lash extensions and the products needed to do it. It applies to both Classic Lash Extensions and Volume Lashes.
Xtreme Lashes offers a full line of aftercare products that pair with this guide to ensure you have everything you need. You should always use products that have been tested to be compatible with the lash extension adhesive your stylist used. This will eliminate the chances of a negative reaction that could prematurely shed or remove those beautiful extensions!
If you choose Xtreme Lashes, you will always receive the best quality ingredients in highest concentrations for efficacy, and we always test our products to ensure they are safe for those with our lash extensions.
How to take care of your lash extensions right after your appointment
After your appointment, basic makeup application and normal lifestyle routine can resume. To facilitate a more flexible, longer-lasting bond and to minimize potential irritation or adverse reactions, your Lash Stylist will ask you to avoid the following 5 activities within the first 3 hours in order to properly take care of lash extensions:
- Avoid exposure to excessive steam or water.
- Avoid exposure to excessive heat.
- Avoid spray or airbrush tanning.
- Avoid wearing or inserting in contact lenses.
- Avoid using non-Xtreme Lashes cosmetics and skincare products that may come in contact with your extended lashes.
How to take care of your lash extensions each day
When you want to take care of your lash extensions and achieve longer lasting results, your strategy is simple: only use specially formulated eyelash extension compatible Xtreme Lashes cosmetics and skincare products AND avoid the following:
- Avoid using waterproof cosmetics (i.e. mascara or eyeliner) on or near extended eyelashes.
- Avoid using mechanical or heated eyelash curlers.
- Avoid excessive mascara application.
- Avoid using an eyelash sealer or mascara if your eyelash extensions were applied using the Volumation® technique as this may cause clumping or loss of volume.
- Avoid excessive exposure to friction, excessive rubbing of eyes, and picking/pulling on extended eyelashes.
- Avoid chemical eyelash treatments such as eyelash tinting or perming.
- Avoid using non-Xtreme Lashes cosmetics and skincare products that may come in contact with your extended lashes.
Additional tips to take care of your lash extensions
To prevent damage to your eyelash extensions, care should be taken when receiving any of the following facial procedures:
- Strong chemical peels or skin resurfacing procedures that come in direct contact with the eye area.
- Facial treatments and facial massages that include direct contact with the eye area and extended eyelashes.
Always inform your esthetician or medical provider that you are wearing eyelash extensions before any facial procedure begins. This is a key tip you wouldn’t find in Google when you are researching about how to take care of lash extensions, so be sure to bookmark our this post!
Products to take care of your lash extensions
- Xtreme Lashes Eye Makeup Remover & Facial Cleanser – A soothing aloe vera juice-based formula with six botanical extracts to nourish lashes, brows, and skin.
- Xtreme Lashes Lint-Free Applicators – A cylindrical-shaped applicator that is ideal for cleansing and styling eyelash extensions.
- Xtreme Lashes Flex Tip™ Applicators – A flexible silicone paddle-style applicator that gently massages the eye area as it cleanses lashes and brows.
- Xtreme Lashes Long-Tipped Applicators – A slim, long-tipped brush that provides precise cleansing of the lash line and in between eyelashes.
- Xtreme Lashes Cosmetic Sponges – Lint-free professional cleansing sponges, essential for targeted and all-over cleansing of the eye area and face. [Product Image]
- Xtreme Lashes Deluxe Retractable Lash Styling Wand – An elegant retractable brush for grooming and styling eyelashes and brows at home or on the go.
- Xtreme Lashes Mini Fan – This compact-sized fan can be used to quickly and gently dry, fluff, and style your eyelash extensions into place.
- Xtreme Lashes Compact Mirror – Dual sided with a magnifier so you can see easier and on the go. [Product Image]
- Xtreme Lashes Extend Your Beauty® Rituals – Four essential lash care and beauty collections created by Xtreme Lashes Co-Founder & CEO Jo Mousselli RN, containing everything you need to properly cleanse and maintain eyelash extensions and enhance your beauty! (these also make great gifts for lash lovers!)
How to take care of your natural lashes
It’s not all about your extensions! Your natural eyelashes need some love too. We highly recommend using the Amplifeye® Advanced Lash & Brow Fortifier in conjunction with the Amplifeye Lash, Brow & Hair Formula. Together, we call this the “Amplifeye System“.
With the Amplifeye® System, you can unlock and enhance your true lash and brow growth potential. The Amnplifeye System, nourishes from the inside and out for more abundant looking lashes and brows.
How to Shower With Eyelash Extensions
This one is easy! For the first 3 hours after a lash extension application, you want to avoid the excessive heat, steam, humidity, and friction caused by taking a shower. After this initial grace period though, you can feel free to shower. Remember that water causes friction, and even rocks are eroded by it! You want to avoid water that will continually blast your lash extensions. The mechanical friction from this could wear away the adhesive bonds on any lash extensions application. That being said, you can shower worry-free if you’re showering normally.
How to remove individual eyelash extensions at home
You don’t! You should always see your local Xtreme Lashes Lash Stylist if you wish to have your lash extensions removed. Your natural eyelashes are delicate and you should only trust a professional with the task of removing any lash extensions.
To learn more about how to take care of lash extensions, be sure to find a Certified Xtreme Lashes Lash Stylist near you. Remember to arrive to your appointment on time so you will have ample time during your Lash Consultation to discuss how to take care of lash extensions!
Finally, as mentioned before, the right products make taking care of your lash extensions easy! To shop our entire collection of eyelash extension compatible color cosmetics, lash care, skincare, and accessories, please click or tap here.
- Avoid exposure to excessive steam or water.
- Avoid exposure to excessive heat.
- Avoid spray or airbrush tanning.
- Avoid wearing or inserting in contact lenses.
- Avoid using non-Xtreme Lashes cosmetics and skincare products that may come in contact with your extended lashes.
