Eyelash Extension

 Eyelash extensions are semi-permanent fibers that are attached to your natural eyelashes in order to make your lash fringe look longer, fuller, and darker. Individual lash extensions are applied to each of your individual natural eyelashes (one extension per natural eyelash) using a semi-permanent glue.

• It Works: With lash extensions, you’ll wake up every day with long, fluttering, gorgeous lashes. The process is extremely effective at enhancing your eyes, and looks incredible on everyone. 
• Completely Customizable: Your look can be as natural or as dramatic as you’d like, just work with your lash artist to decide on the ideal length and curl of your extensions. 
• Waterproof: While you can’t get them wet in the first 24 hours, you can still swim, shower, and sweat in your extensions
• Pain-Free: The entire process is 100 percent painless for almost everyone, from start to finish. 

•  Arrive Makeup-Free: Your lash artist needs a completely clean canvas to work with, which means no mascara, concealer, makeup, or skincare of any kind around the eye area.
• Skip the Coffee: While this isn’t a painful process for most people, it can be nerve-wracking to have to be completely still (with your eyes closed) for up to 1-1.5 hours. Coffee, energy drinks, and caffeine of any kind will only amplify the jitters. 
• Come Cozy: While you can technically get this done before or after work, keep in mind that you’re going to be lying down for up to 1.5 hours. Dress comfortably in clothing that won’t require constant adjusting. 
• Go to the Bathroom: Remember, this process can take up to 1.5 hours. Go to the bathroom before your lash artist starts the process, and avoid drinking for at least an hour before your appointment. 
• Come With Photo Inspiration: What you might consider to be a natural look can be completely different from what your esthetician thinks is a natural look. A picture is worth a thousand words, so bring photo inspiration of eyelash extension looks you like. 
• Stop Your Retinol: Retinol increases sensitivity for some, especially in an area as delicate as the eyes. It’s a good idea to stop use of all retinols, acids, scrubs, and acne treatments a few days before your appointment (and if you have concerns about sensitivity, talk to your dermatologist). 

•  Avoid Getting Them Wet the First 24 Hours: Avoid all contact with water and steam within the first 24 hours after having your extensions applied. 
• Don’t Use Cleansers With Oil: Don’t use any oil-based products while you have lash extensions. This includes makeup removers, cleansers, facial oils, and oil-serum hybrids, as the oil causes the glue to dissolve.
• Don’t Stand Under the Showerhead For Too Long: “The weight of the water can lead to premature breakages,” recommending that you brush your lashes when you get out of the shower. “Lashes do need to be brushed every so often to remove access water and just in general with a spoolie brush.” 
• Sleep on Your Side: If you’re a stomach sleeper, be forewarned that your eyelashes are likely being pressed into (and rubbed against) your pillowcase, which will expedite fallout and breakage. 
• Avoid Rubbing Your Eyes or Touching Your Extensions: The more touching, tugging, and rubbing, the weaker your extensions become and the more likely they are to fall out
• Don’t Use an Eyelash Curler: “Never ever use a mechanical eyelash curler, or mascara.”