Beautiful lash extensions are an investment — so it is frustrating when they fall out after a week. With the right aftercare, you can keep a full, fluttery set for four weeks or more. Here are the salon secrets.
1. Cleanse Them (Yes, Really)
The biggest myth is that you should keep lashes dry. Oil, makeup and dead skin build up at the lash line and break down the adhesive. Gently cleanse your lashes every day or two with a dedicated, oil-free lash cleanser and a soft brush.
2. Avoid Oil at All Costs
Oil dissolves lash glue. Use oil-free cleansers, makeup removers and moisturisers around the eyes, and skip oil-based products entirely on the lash area.
3. Protect Them While You Sleep
Sleeping face-down crushes and pulls out extensions. Try to sleep on your back, and consider a silk pillowcase to reduce friction.
4. Hands Off
Resist rubbing, picking or pulling your lashes — it is the fastest way to lose them (and damage your natural lashes). Brush them gently with a clean spoolie instead.
5. Book Timely Infills
Natural lashes shed on their own cycle, so book infills every 2–3 weeks to keep your set looking full rather than waiting for it to thin out.
The Takeaway
Clean, gentle, oil-free care is the real secret to long-lasting lashes. Treat them kindly and your set will stay gorgeous for weeks.
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