Why Your Lash Extensions are Falling Out
Girl! You pay a lot for these gorgeous things on those gorgeous eyes so QUIT IT!
Love you loads but seriously stop doing these things:
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STOP rubbing those eyes: When you rub your eyes, you’re putting a lot of friction on the bonds that keep those lash extensions on.
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STOP picking those lashes: Yes! Rolling them between your fingers counts as picking them! Not only can they make your lash extensions fall out prematurely but they can cause baldness on the lash line.
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STOP putting eye cream right under your bottom lash line: If you’ve ever noticed a light colored film on the bottom of your extensions, that’s your under eye concealer! The cream will transfer in your sleep and cause a grease to loosen those adhesive bonds.
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STOP sleeping on your face: If you can’t, I totally get it! I’m a wild sleeper too, opt for a silk pillowcase to reduce the friction. It will help with your hair too!
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WASH YOUR LASHES: If you’re my client, you KNOW I’m going to tell you to wash those lashes. If you’re oily, like me, wash them twice a day! My clients with oily skin have had the BEST retention after washing them twice a day.
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BRUSH YOUR LASHES: Use that spoolie girl! It keeps them all in the right direction and brushes debris and dust off those lashes.
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USE LASH EXTENSION SAFE MASCARA: Regular mascara has a bunch of oils and minerals in it, opting for a “tubing” or lash extension safe mascara can be a life saver.
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ASK your lash artist for a LASH BATH: Everyone’s business is different, I ALWAYS start the service with a lash bath but asking your artist for a lash bath prior to the service can definitely help with your retention.
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QUIT sleeping in your makeup: Not only are opening yourself up to acne and premature aging, you’re welcoming poor lash retention, eye infections and styes.
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It may be time for a new artist: I HATE suggesting this to people but sometimes poor retention can fall on artists. It can be due to poor prep, poor technique or low quality products.
Lashes are a wonderful luxury and we want them to last! So try some of these tips out and let me know how it goes!
Much Love,
Marielle xoxoxo