How to Make Eyelash Extensions Last Longer?

Looking for a salon that can guarantee you with long lasting eyelash extensions? Graces Lashes offers the best quality eyelash extensions in Canberra. We can keep your lashes gorgeous as long as you want.

Will My Lash Extension Naturally Fall if I Swim, Take a Shower, or Workout?

While you can do all of these things without your lashes falling off completely, you still need to be extra cautious. Your lashes shouldn't get wet after 24 hours of application and you should wait another 24 hours before exposing them on steam or hot shower.

Eyelash extensions require maintenance. And you can't take care of them properly without guidance. Thus, we've compiled some helpful tips on what you can do to make your eyelash extension last longer.



Waterproof mascara is still a mascara. And we all know that removing it means that you have to wipe or rub your eyes to remove the eye makeup completely.

Once you have extensions, you are not required to apply mascara. However sometimes, we opt to have more dramatic lashes. Hence if unavoidable, choose makeup products that are not waterproof.

From the term itself, waterproof makeup can resist moisture. Therefore, they will stay in place even when you expose them to water, which also means that you will have a hard time removing them.

Avoid waterproof mascara and eyeliner at all costs if you don't want to damage your new lash extensions.



Use a Lash Sealant

Lash extensions are a personal investment. So investing in a good protective lash sealant is one of the best ways you can do to make your lash extensions last longer. The longevity of your extensions will considerably increased by using a lash sealant in between lash fills.

A lash sealant basically locks in the moisture and oils that are vital for maintaining the strength and health of your lashes. As a result, they are less likely to break or fall out. They may also appear longer and fuller after a few applications.



Sleep on your back

This may seem a little bit too extra but if you are eager to take care of your lash extensions, you may still want to follow this tip.

Lash adhesive has not fully set yet on the first few days of getting your new lashes, which is why you need to be extra careful to prevent them from kinking.

As much as possible, sleep on your back to avoid having your face pushed up against your pillow, which can generate friction and later on cause your eyelash extension to fall off.



Part of preserving your lash extensions is cleaning and gently brushing your lashes daily. However, it is important to keep in mind to use only mild cleansers such as a low alkaline soap and an oil free makeup remover to protect both your false lashes and natural lashes from harsh formulas.

Besides cleansing, you also need to brush your eyelashes to remove any buildup of dirt from eye makeup, dead skin cells, and other impurities that may not only damage your lash extension but may also get behind your eye.

Make sure to use a clean mascara wand when removing dirt and unwanted debris. You don't want to just add up to the dirt that might go into your lash line. You may even want to use a lash cleansing brush that is perfectly designed to thoroughly clean the bases of your extensions in all angles, getting in between layers of your natural lashes.

Regular brushing not only keeps your lashes clean but it also separates and lifts the volume of your eyelash extensions and your natural lashes.



Avoid Rubbing or Playing your Lash Extensions

Keeping your hands off your face can be challenging especially if your eyes are itchy. The same is true when you can't get enough of your new eyelash extensions and you just want to feel them.

Although touching won't entirely ruin your new lash extensions, playing with them can. So might as well, resist the urge to rub or even touch them.



Switch to a Silk Pillowcase

Lash extensions can become hooked, snagged, tugged, and warped when sleeping on cotton pillowcases, which can lead to lash breakage, pre-lash shedding, ripped lashes, or worse, bald eyelashes. Unlike silk pillowcases, cotton produces friction every time you twist and turn.

To prevent this from happening, switch to a silk pillowcase to ensure that your lashes won't rub against the tightly woven fabric of silk. Through this, you're also increasing the lifespan of your lashes.



Avoid Heavy Makeup

This is self-explanatory. Using heavy makeup whether just on your eyelids or on your eyelashes will cause rubbing onto your lash line and eye area back and forth. And sometimes, even if you already use an oil free makeup remover, the makeup just won't come off easily.

So if you want to avoid the hassle and you don't want to risk damaging your new eyelash extensions, simply wear less makeup.



Prolong Your Eyelash Extensions with Grace's Lashes

The last thing you want is to make your lash extensions fall. With Grace's Lashes, you can put an end to this nightmare. We are a team of master lash artists and permanent cosmetic specialists in Canberra and we're here to keep your lash gorgeous at any time of the day.



Whether you are planning to get a new pair of eyelash extensions or you want to come back for a reapplication, Grace's Lashes is your way to go. Visit us at Grace's Lashes for longer lasting eyelash extensions.