Aftercare guide

Lash Extension Aftercare

A few small habits make a huge difference in how long your set lasts. Follow this guide from day one and your lashes will stay fuller, fluffier, and healthier between fills.

First 48 hours

  • Keep lashes completely dry — no water, steam, sweat, or sauna.
  • Skip the gym, hot yoga, and long hot showers.
  • Don't rub, pull, pick, or touch your lashes.
  • Sleep on your back if you can — avoid mashing your face into the pillow.

How to clean your lash extensions

Clean lashes = better retention. Oil, makeup, and dead skin break down the adhesive and trap bacteria at the lash line. A quick wash every day takes under a minute.

  1. Pump a lash-safe foam cleanser onto a clean lash brush.
  2. Gently swipe through your lashes in a downward motion — top, sides, and underneath.
  3. Rinse thoroughly with cool water until no foam remains.
  4. Pat dry with a lint-free towel — never rub.
  5. Once fully dry, brush through with a clean spoolie to set the fans.

Daily maintenance tips

  • Cleanse lashes every day (or every other day) with a lash-safe foam cleanser and a soft brush.
  • Rinse with cool water, then gently pat dry with a lint-free towel.
  • Brush through with a clean spoolie once dry — top to bottom, lightly.
  • Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce friction.

Products & habits to avoid

  • Oil-based cleansers, makeup removers, sunscreens, and moisturizers near the eyes.
  • Waterproof mascara and traditional mascara on the extensions.
  • Cotton pads or cotton balls around the lashes — fibers snag.
  • Eyelash curlers (mechanical or heated).
  • Picking, twisting, or pulling shedding lashes — let them fall naturally.
  • Face-down sleeping and sleep masks that press on the lash line.

Fills & longevity

  • Book a fill every 2–3 weeks to keep your set full.
  • Come in with clean, makeup-free lashes — saves time and protects retention.
  • Mini fills are for refreshes within ~1 week of your last appointment.

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