LASH EXTENSIONS

How to prepare for your lash extension appointment:

Provide at least 24 hour notice in the event you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.

  • Fill out your intake forms
  • Avoid wearing waterproof mascara two day prior to your appointment.
  • Stop using growth serum 48 hours prior to your lash appointment.
  • Arrive to your appointment on time.  The longer we have with you, the fuller your lashes will be.
  • Provide us with photos of lashes that you like.  You can find images on our Instagram (thelashaddict), Yelp or Website (thelashaddict.com).
  • Arrive with clean lashes.  The Lash Addict cannot guarantee the results or retention of your eyelash extensions if you arrive at your appointment with makeup on your lid or eyelashes.  We will ask you to cleanse them again when you arrive to make sure that we get the best adherence and retention.
  • Avoid that second cup of caffeine or energy drink prior to your appointment.  It is important that your eyes remain calm during your appointment.
  • Please remove contact lenses before your lash appointment.  Bring glasses with you.
  • If you spray tan, ensure there is no residual product on your lashes.

 

How to care for your lash extensions:

Sleep on your back.  Sleeping on your face or sides will result in loss of the eyelash extensions.  If you sleep on your stomach or deep in the pillow on your sides, you will wake up with your lash extensions on your pillow!

  • Cleanse your lashes and brush them daily after 48 hours following your appointment to maintain clean and healthy lashes using lash cleanser formulated for lash extensions.
  • Condition your lashes 2-3 + times per week. Some clients with dry-normal skin may benefit from using a lash conditioner. Please ask your Lash Artist for more information. Lash extensions may last longer, look and feel better when they’re conditioned.  Conditioning them helps keep the adhesive flexible, nourishes your natural lashes with Biotin and B Vitamins and keeps them looking glossy and separate.  If you have oily hair and skin, conditioning your lashes may not be necessary.
  • No Mascara while wearing lash extensions. Mascara will coat your extensions, erode the adhesive and be very difficult to remove while wearing extensions. The Lash Addict cannot guarantee the results or retention of your eyelash extensions if you arrive to your appointment with mascara on your lashes. If arriving at your appointment with mascara, your appointment may be cancelled, a Removal may be recommended and fees may apply.  Mascara on your lower lashes is generally okay, however, excessive amounts of mascara on your lower lashes can interfere with the adhesive bond on your upper lashes.
  • No eyeliner while wearing lash extensions. The Lash Addict does retail a liner that is specifically for eyelash extensions. Other eyeliners will coat the base of your lashes, erode the adhesive and will be very difficult to remove without removing your extensions. If arriving at your appointment with eyeliner on your eyelashes, your touch up appointment may be amended to a Removal and fees may apply. 
  • Avoid excessive moisture, humidity and sweat for the first 48 hours after your appointment.  This includes long and steamy showers, saunas, hot tubs and hot yoga.  You may shower however, please do not allow the shower head to pound directly on your lashes.
  • Avoid touching your lashes.  Touching (picking, pulling, rubbing) your lashes loosens the adhesive bond through friction and oil contamination.  Additionally, you risk losing your natural lashes by pulling or rubbing them.
  • Avoid blowing air conditioning or fans directly on lashes (in car, at desk, while sleeping etc.)  This can dry lash adhesive and result in adhesive brittleness and premature lash extension loss.
  • All skincare and makeup products from the eyebrow to the eyelid must be oil free.   Including primer, foundation, sunscreen, eye cream, cream eyeshadow, setting spray etc.  Remove your makeup using oil free makeup remover. 
  • Wait at least 48 hours or wear eye protection when receiving a spray tan.

Reasonable expectations:

Lash extensions are semi-permanent.  Your natural lashes go through stages of growth during their life cycle, before shedding and making room for new lashes.  When we see clients for the first time, we have no way of knowing how long mature natural lash will stay in place before shedding.  Lash extensions normally shed at a rate of 4 each day.  Additionally, spring and fall bring high levels of natural lash shedding.  Proper care of your lash extensions can contribute to better retention.  Please call us within 48 hours if you experience an abnormal amount of lash shed (it is normal to lose up to 4 lashes per eye daily