I keep hearing that lash extensions are going out of style and natural lashes are in, but you can’t tell me you don’t feel like your most amazing self when you get your lash refill! I don’t think I have ever felt prettier than when I had my eyelash extensions. My eyes looked bigger, more lifted at the outer corner, and I needed very little makeup to look put together. I had my eyelash extensions for 4 years and was so used to them, that when I started getting allergic reactions to the glue, I was devastated! Eyelash extensions were the one thing that I kept doing for myself after I had my first child, so having getting rid of them felt like I was letting go of the one self care regimen that I still allowed myself. I don’t think I will ever be able to get lash extensions again, but I want to let you know how you can take care of your lashes so you can enjoy them for years to come.
I used to think that washing your eyelashes caused more lashes to fall out and all I ever wanted was good lash retention. Little did I know that not regularly washing your eyelash extensions is not only gross, but can cause irritation and even dermite infestation! The less I washed, the more inflamed my eyes got and the more swelling I got during my lash refills. This process went on for a couple years until my eyes were constantly itchy and I made the decision to remove my eyelash extensions.
So how can you maintain your lashes?
I recommend washing your eyelashes every night with diluted baby shampoo after taking off all of your makeup. Make sure you are not using an oil based makeup remover, as this can unnecessarily cause eyelash extensions to come off your natural lashes.
You can dry your lashes by applying a clean tissue to the base of them and when they are dry, I recommend brushing them with a clean eyelash spooley to prevent clumping of the lashes.
As always, I would finish with a hydrating eyecream.