Extensions are a great way to enhance your natural eyelashes. Better yet, they’re designed so that you don’t need to worry about applying mascara.
However, extensions need to be correctly cared for. Otherwise, you risk them irritating your skin or even pulling out your natural eyelashes. Below are a few ways you can safely use them while making sure they look gorgeous.
Don’t Touch Them: Eyelash extensions can be tempting to touch, but it’s crucial that you don’t. Touching your extensions could end up moving them, especially if they’ve just been applied. Besides this, your fingers have natural oils on them. If you touch the extensions the oil will soak into the glue and fibers. This can damage their looks and even loosen them.
Stay Out of Water: Most eyelash extensions are waterproof, but it’s still important to be careful when you’re near water. Sometimes, the water can warp the glue. This might not fully remove the extension, but could cause it to awkwardly adjust itself. This could end up making your extension crooked.
Anytime you get near large amounts of water, such as in the shower, consider wearing goggles. These still allow you to see but will create a protective case around your eyes.
Diligently Clean Them: Many people are surprised to learn that they have to clean their eyelash extensions. Your eyelashes protect your eyes from debris that could irritate them. Extensions also do so, but because of their length, can collect more particles than your normal eyelashes do. Because of this, make sure to clean them a few times a week with a special solution.
Avoid Oily Skincare Products: Oily skincare products are an eyelash extension’s nemesis. Many times, their properties will loosen up the adhesive. This can cause the extensions to fall off. To prevent this, try to stay away from oil-based items.
Don’t Pull Them Off Yourself: It’s vital to not make the mistake of pulling your extensions off by yourself. This could result in you irritating your eyelid and even pulling off your natural eyelashes. It’s crucial to let a professional do this for you. They have the proper tools to ensure they safely come off.
Eyelash extensions are a great way to add definition to your eyes, but they need to be correctly cared for. If you’re interested in having them done or taken off, Laura Skin Care in Petaluma can help. Our team can safely apply and remove eyelash extensions and will be happy to answer any questions you might have about them.