THE FIRST 24 HOURS:

– DO NOT get lashes wet in order to allow the glue to dry thoroughly.

– AVOID hot steam from the shower and sauna.

– LEAVE THEM ALONE… be gentle with your new lashes.

– DO NOT rub your eyes excessively.

– DO NOT wear any mascara or use an eyelash curler.

– DO NOT wash them.

AFTER 24 HOURS:

– AVOID OIL-BASED CLEANSERS, LOTION OR EYE MAKEUP REMOVERS. These products will dissolve the eyelash bonding agent. Instead, use plain water or water-based gel cleansers. You may wish to use a Q-tip to gently remove eye makeup around the lash line.

– DO NOT USE WATERPROOF MASCARA. The ingredients in this type of mascara will dissolve the bonding agent and your lashes will fall off.

– AVOID USING A MECHANICAL EYELASH CURLER.

– SCHEDULE A “TOUCH-UP” PROCEDURE IN 3-4 WEEKS. Touch-ups or fills are highly recommended in order to maintain a full, lush lash line. They  take less time than an initial application and are at a reduced price.

BEFORE AND AFTER CARE FOR EYELASH EXTENSION:

The first 48 hours are critical! Remember that you’ve just had fine, tiny silk hairs intricately glued individually to your natural lashes. As with most things involving glue, there is a drying time. Installing eyelash extensions takes about 2 hours, but the full drying time takes between 24 to 48 hours! Here are some tips for the first 48 hours:

– Avoid getting your new eye lashes moist with water, creams, cleansers or any other type of product during  the initial 24 hours. Let your new eyelashes be! This will come easy, because your eyelashes will be vibrant, fresh and gorgeous.

– Do not pull, scratch, rub, or tug at your new eyelashes.

– Common Sense is a must! Natural eyelashes by themselves without eyelash extensions are not permanent, 1 to 5 lashes fall out every day. Just because you now have eyelash extensions, doesn’t mean your eyelashes are invincible. You ask “How to care for eyelash extensions?” We say, “Use common sense!”

– Avoid rubbing your eyes excessively to create undue stress on your natural eyelashes and your new eyelash extensions.

– Avoid excessively hot baths, showers or steam rooms. High heat will change the adhesive’s optimal chemical properties and lead to faster breakdown of the glue.

– Do not use an eyelash curler. One, you won’t need to, because your lashes will have a fabulous perfect curl. Two, it creates undue stress on the lashes and  the bonds.

– Do not pull or pluck at your eyelashes. This may cause your natural  eyelashes to fall out prematurely before its full growing cycle has matured.

Solvents are devastating! Here is the definition straight from Wikipedia:  

“A solvent is a liquid, solid, or gas that dissolves another solid, liquid, or gaseous solute.” Think of nail polish remover and the effects it has on semi-permanent nail polish. The magical glue in your new eyelash extensions can fall victim to you going home and dissolving the eyelash adhesive with your own products. Here is some advice: Oil-based  products are the prey solvents. They will loosen the lash extension’s glue bond leaving you going to the salon for a refill sooner than any of  us would like.

– Go ahead and use your makeup remover just to be sure that it is oil-free. Most are not oil based, but be careful!

– Check and be certain that your face cleansers and cosmetics don’t contain glycols and other solvents.