What You Need To Know Before Getting Eyelash Extension?
Important things to know before getting eyelash extension:
Eyelash extension must always be performed at a reliable center that consists of professionals who know in and out of the procedure. Before you head to the experts, below are certain important aspects that you must know in advance:
1. YOU DON’T HAVE TO WEAR MASCARA
This is hands down the best thing about having eyelash extensions. I loved having the “I woke up like this” look because long eyelashes just make you look so much more awake! I also felt like I didn’t really need any eye makeup at all because they just look that good. Removing mascara was always the least favorite part of my nighttime routine and it felt so good to just skip this step.
2. THEY ARE AN INVESTMENT
If you want to get and maintain lashes, be ready to drop some serious $$$. Prices vary by artist/salon. The price also depends on what type of lashes you get- mink, synthetic, or silk. As far as time goes, it takes about 1.5 – 2 hours to get a full set and about an hour for fill-ins.
3. THEY REQUIRE MAINTENANCE
Speaking of fill-ins, you’ll have to hit the salon about every 3 weeks (4 if you’re lucky) to get your lashes filled in. You also have to wash & blow dry your lashes to keep them free of oils and maintain their curl. Johnson’s baby wash daily/ every other day will do the trick! Your lash technician will also give you a spooly brush to use.
4. NO GETTING WET FOR 2 DAYS
This is definitely something to keep in mind, especially if you work out a lot. Moisture affects the glue used on the lashes and won’t let it cure as well. Avoid any heavy exercise, crying, eye makeup, and face wash.
5. YOU CAN’T RUB YOUR EYES
You have to be pretty gentle with these babies and if you love to rub your eyes or have allergies where they get really itchy, these may not be for you. If you vigorously rub your eyes, you risk the lashes falling out AND also risk damaging your natural lashes. Just don’t do it!
6. BE AWARE OF HOW YOU SLEEP
During my first month with the lashes, a few more fell out than normal and I was told that the way you sleep can definitely affect this. Try your best to sleep on your back (easier said than done, I know) and if you sleep on your stomach you may wake up to flattened lashes. After sleeping, some of my lashes would sometimes point in the wrong directions (drove me crazy!) but a good wash & blow dry would usually fix this.
7. YOU CAN’T USE CERTAIN MAKEUP PRODUCTS
When removing eye makeup, make sure to only use oil-free makeup remover because oil can weekend the glue and cause your lashes to slide off. Also, liquid liner is recommended over cream/pencil because they contain oils as well.
8. PUTTING ON EYELINER CAN BE TRICKY
Speaking of eye makeup, I found it kind of a pain to put on. Yes, it was nice to to need eye makeup but when I actually wanted to put it on, I found the lashes to get in the way. And taking it off was a pain because you have to be so gentle- I never felt like I got all of my liquid liner completely off.
9. YOU’LL NOTICE WHEN THEY FALL OUT
I found that more of my lashes fell out the first month (shown in these photos) than the second month but I think that was due to me getting used to the lashes. So don’t lose hope if things don’t go as well the first month! Since these are so much longer and darker than natural lashes, expect to find these little guys on you pillow, on the couch, and in random places all over the house.
10. YOU WON’T LIKE HOW YOUR LASHES LOOK WHEN THEY’RE REMOVED
Y’all. This was the saddest part. I got mine removed last week (super quick and only $10) and was quite sad to see my little stubby lashes underneath. Lash extensions are “supposedly” safe and shouldn’t damage your lashes, but some have say that it makes your lashes weaker due to constantly supporting the weight of the extension. You have to be prepared that your eyelashes will look wayyyy smaller because you have been so used to having long extensions. I’m guessing this is why people get addicted!