Everything You Need To Know About Eyelash Extensions

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Eyelash extensions do not go out of style. But when placing them you must bear in mind that they need special care and maintenance. You should also know certain things before putting on false eyelashes or before removing them.

Before purchasing eyelash extensions or before going to the beauty salon to apply them, it is convenient to know certain tips to get the most out of them.

First of all, you must be sure that the glue will not cause you any allergic reaction. Also, that the place you go has good hygiene and adequate certificates to perform this procedure.

What should I know about eyelash extensions?

There are synthetic, silk and mink lashes. We recommend that you use silk or mink as they are natural, flexible and will make you look much better. They will not harm the growth of your natural eyelashes (If applied properly). Maintenance should be done every 3 or 4 weeks. The extension manages to give more length and more volume to your natural lashes.

Taking care of your eyelash extensions is important

You can use makeup with your eyelashes without problems, but make sure that the mascara and makeup remover are not made of oil because the grease could damage the glue. Use water-based products. In the same way, you should know that pool or sea water will not damage the extensions but you do have to take care of your eyelashes from sunscreen.

What should not be done

So that they stay perfect and last longer, try not to rub your eyes. You should not pluck your eyelashes. Avoid using oil products on your face or near the eye. When you take a bath or wash your face, it is not good for the stream of water to fall directly into your eyes.

How to apply eyelash extensions

1. Prepare the work area and prepare the material and disinfect it.

2. The professional should wash her hands with an antibacterial soap.

3. Remove make-up from the area, using water-based eye makeup remover, with the help of a cotton pad.

4. Place a protective foil for eyelash extensions over the lower eyelid, leaving the lower lashes above it.

5. Place strips of special adhesive in the shape of an “X” on the lower lashes. The first, from the end of the eye to the center and the second from the lacrimal to the center.

6. Deposit a small amount of glue for eyelash extensions in a glass cup.

7. Select a small number of extensions of the numbers to use.

8. Using an extension clamp, take the selected extension and dip the tip of the extension into the glue.

9. Place the eyelash extension on the natural eyelash 1mm from the root and wait for it to adhere slightly.

10. To speed up the drying process, ventilate with a dryer.

11. To make the complete eye, apply the extensions in series of 5. If, on the contrary, only the end is needed, series of 3 will be applied.

12. Before finishing the service and to check the homogeneity of the application, comb with the comb brush or mask brush.

13. Once finished, remove the protectors, little by little.

How to remove eyelash extensions

1. If the hairs are in the same band, just moisten the false eyelashes with a cotton ball dipped in warm water for a few seconds and gently pull to detach them.

2. Without individual eyelashes, the glue used is more resistant, so you must use a specialized solvent, sold in pharmacies and hairdressing distributors.

3. You must make sure that the solvent has its effect and adding it will detach the extension of the eyelash. Otherwise, pulling the false eyelash will end up pulling the natural hair.

4. Finally, once the false eyelashes have been removed, remember that the eye is delicate and can acquire an infection. So maintain proper hygiene of the extensions, after using them and before putting them back in.