● Which products CAN be used when you wear lash extensions? Water based cleansers, moisturizers and eye treatments should be safe to use. This is an opportunity to retail the recommended products. We put a package of recommended products together as a “gift” for the new lash extension client. This gets her started the right way to care for the lash extensions at home. ● Is it okay to also wear mascara? If you are planning to wear mascara in addition to the extensions, only use it on the tips of the extensions and with a very light hand. This will be enough to give your eyes that “pop” along with the extensions. Using mascara at the base of the extensions will get very clumpy. ● Will your natural lashes get harmed or damaged? The biggest myth is that lash extensions ruin your own lashes. They do not. If applied correctly and properly, they are safe and do not ruin the health of your natural lashes. Be sure not to rub your eyes or tug or pull on the extensions because this can cause lash loss. ● Upon waking, sometimes the lash extensions become skewed from reclining on the face. How can I correct this? Carefully, and with a small amount of warm water applied with your finger tip, straighten and “fluff” the lashes. The lashes will go back to the original appearance. ● What questions should you be prepared to answer from the new lash extension client? Due to the sensitive nature of the lashes and the surrounding area, become certified to apply the lashes. Professionals use professional products and are trained to apply the lashes without damage to your natural lashes or more importantly, your eyes. Just like you would with a hairstylist, research who you want to go to and how long they have been working as a technician. Look at before and after photos, read reviews and always make sure they are licensed and lash-certified.
● What happens when you cry? If you experience any burning or discomfort during the procedure that cause your eyes to tear or make you cry, this is a huge red flag. You should certainly speak up. You may need to have the technician change glue. The procedure should be pain free. ● How often do you need to get lash extensions redone? Lash extensions last through a full growth cycle of natural eyelashes, typically six to eight weeks. That said, because each person’s lash growth is somewhat variable (just like hair growth), I suggest light lash maintenance every three to four weeks to maintain a full look. ● Do lash extensions fall out over a certain period of time? Since each lash extension is attached to a single eyelash, they will fall out naturally along with the natural growth cycle of each lash. We recommend a touch-up at two to four weeks. When an inexperienced professional applies lashes, he or she often applies one synthetic lash to three to four natural lashes, causing clumps or the lash to break and fall out. In addition, your lashes might fall out if you pick at them or try to pull them out yourself, which is a big no-no. But if you avoid those two problems, your lashes should stay intact. ● Can you shower or swim right away? Are there products you should absolutely avoid? Keep water away from your lashes for the first 12 to 24 hours after application or touch-ups. Water can weaken the adhesive before it is set and cause lashes to fall off. The after-care varies depending on the glue used. For instance, with glue for sensitive eyes, oil-based products or makeup removers around the eye are not recommended. Using waterproof mascara on the extensions is not recommended for any glue, as it is hard to remove and can actually pull off the lashes prematurely when trying to take it off.
CLEANSING AND SANITATION
Most water-soluble cleansers, moisturizers and treatments will not interfere with the adhesive quality of the glue. Remind the client to wait before swimming or showering so as not to wet the glue before it has had a chance to cure on the lashes. Twelve hours should be enough to accomplish this safely. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on at home care. Be very clear with the client that oil-based products will loosen the glue from the lashes. Also, advise the client NOT to tug on the lashes or rub the eyes, as this will break down the glue. We guarantee our work; but if the client breaks the rules, we are not liable for the correction for free. You need to make this clear to the client. You might even create an informational folder to send home with the client with clearly defined “do’s” and “donts.” We have always found that if the staff is wearing the lashes, clients will be more agreeable to try them also.
As with all of our client services, sanitation is extremely necessary and important. Besides, it’s the law. After the service, clean the area well and sanitize all of the implements. Toss any supplies that cannot be sanitized and replenish all working tools and supplies. Home care and client education Once the client gets accustomed to caring for her lashes, she will be thrilled at the results of having such a great look that also saves her time in preparing for work each and every day. Let’s face it: It takes time to apply coat after coat of mascara each morning and remove it each night. Be very specific about the care of the lashes so that the client doesn’t cause trouble with them. Go over the advisory information released by the manufacturer and send her home with printed material to support this. As suggested above, put together a “gift” package that contains the correct care products so that she will not be tempted to use anything else. (We include this cost in the package “deal” with the lashes.) Conclusion While the “semi-permanent” eyelash extensions appear to be new to the consumer, the foundation for all that is covered as eyelash enhancement is not new at all. We have just found References Brown, Bobbie. (2008). Makeup Manual. (LASHES-MASCARA) MILADY PUBLICATIONS/CENGAGE LEARNING (2012) Standard Manual of Cosmetology (LASHES-MASCARA) Patient Information Folder/Revised 7/2017 (LATISSE*) ALLERGAN, Irvine, CA 92612 retrieved from: https://www.allergan.com/assets/pdf/latisse_pi.pdf J. M. STILLS; AMERICAS’ EDUCATOR; 1975 TO PRESENT
different ways to accomplish the same goal. As we say: “The pendulum swings one way and then the other!” HAPPY LASHING!
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