Thinking of Getting Eyelash Extensions? Here's What You Need to Know (2023)

FAQs

What questions to ask when getting eyelash extensions? ›

You get better at it with practice (we promise)

Most people need three to six months or more of practice before they become a skillful and talented lash artist. As you get up to speed, you may get disheartened and second-guess your decision to become a lash artist. Trust us — no one is born a great last artist.

Classic Lash extensions: The average tip for classic lashes is 22% while a minimum is 8% and a maximum is 36%. Volume lash extensions: The average tip for volume lashes is 24% while a minimum is 9% and a maximum is 47%.

Signs of Discomfort After an Eyelash Extension Session

Swollen: Mild irritation soon after getting eyelash extensions often comes with inflammation. You might notice your eyes are sore and hard to open too. Swollen eyes are typical symptoms of an allergic reaction to the lash adhesive.

NB: It is normal to lose up to 5 extensions per eye within the first 24 hours, do not worry. Now you can see why your lashes, just like your nails, have to be maintained to keep them looking their best; because eyelashes grow and shed daily!

How many eyelash extensions fall out per day? One to five lashes fall out a day, depending on the person, their age, health, lifestyle, and a thousand other factors. It is perfectly normal and occurs with or without eyelash extensions.

Beginners will take anywhere from 120 to 180 minutes to apply a full set of classic eyelash extensions. A refill will take 60 minutes so that the beginning stylist can apply enough extensions.

Even though lash extensions are designed to be lightweight, they can be quite uncomfortable to get settled into. You are, after all, wearing them all the time - to bed, to the shower and everywhere else. This is especially true for novices in the lash game who do not have much experience with makeup.

Can you put mascara on lash extensions? ›

Yes, you can wear mascara with eyelash extensions, but we recommend only doing so with classic eyelash extensions as opposed to volume lashes. It is also a good idea to avoid waterproof mascara as it can be very difficult to take off. Instead, choose a water-based solution to make life easier when the night is over.

Answer: $10-$20 or 20%

“If a client is extremely happy, usually they'll leave $10 for small areas and $20 or more for large areas,” says Karavolas. “Tips are always appreciated but voluntary.

If you are getting a very expensive treatment, such as Great Lengths Hair Extensions, it is recommended to tip 10-20%, or for the technicians time spent on the service.

How Much to Tip for Eyelash Extensions and Lifts. "Twenty percent of the price of any service is considered pretty standard as far as how much to tip your lash stylist at our salon," Clementina Richardson, founder of Envious Lashes (a Victoria's Secret Angel frequent), tells Allure.

Resting your head and lashes on a silk pillowcase is ideal when you have eyelash extensions. Not only will it allow your lashes and the extensions themselves to glide on the surface while you sleep, but you will also avoid any lashes getting caught or pulled like when you use a cotton pillowcase.

The Eyelash Extension procedure is comfortable and relaxing. Most clients fall asleep during the session.

It is important to avoid crying as well as moisture during the cure period, but as soon as that period (12 to 24 hours) is over, cry all you want. Lash extensions are water-resistant. It is very important to not cry during the process as crying can spread the glue/vapors causing irritation.

What is this? Yes, you can cry with eyelash extensions since they are waterproof. However, avoid crying for 4 hours after your lash appointment for the adhesive to completely cure. After this period, cleanse your lashes when you cry to avoid oil and salt from your tears to weaken the eyelash glue.

What goes first mascara or eyelash extensions? ›

Applying mascara before strip lashes can even help the lashes better adhere to your natural lashes, so they're sure to stay on even longer.

Your lash extensions only last a week!

This often happens when not enough lash extensions have been applied. If you think you've found the cheapest technician around then the chances are they aren't spending enough time during the appointment to provide a long lasting, full lash effect.

Keep your Eyelash Extensions dry for 4-6 hours after your appointment. You may wash your face in the sink using a washcloth, avoiding the eye area. Keep all oil based products away from the eyes and remember that everything on your face will travel to the eye area.

Make sure the timing is right.

There's no hard-and-fast rule about how much time you should spend sans extensions, but we'd recommend at least a month. This gives your lash cycle time to reboot itself, with those baby lashes growing through nice and strong.

From a full set of classic to volume lashes, a stylist will apply between 60–120 extensions on each eye to your natural lashes. A full set of eyelash extensions typically takes around 2–3 hours to apply.

The Bottom Line

Eyelash extensions don't damage your natural lashes when applied properly nor shorten your natural lashes. But a poor application can affect the growth of natural lashes or break them off mid-growth.

Therefore, when choosing eyelash extensions, the rule of thumb is that the extensions should be at 3mm-5mm longer than your natural lashes. Moreover, the diameter of the extensions should be as close as possible to the diameter of your natural lashes.

D curl is very similar to C curl, just curlier. They are especially effective for clients with downward-angled lashes who want a show-stopping look. These lashes will brighten and widen the eye and give a noticeable curled effect.

Usually, we would use one line per client. The real amount will depend on the thickness of the lash extension and the type. Lash trays are one of the best packaging for the eyelash artist to be efficient and to work faster.

During the treatment: Do not open your eyes.

More importantly, your Salonette needs you to keep your eyes shut so that they can apply the individual eyelash extensions on your lash line properly.

What makes a good lash technician? ›

Patience is the key for a great lash artist

A session can take anywhere between 1.5 to 3 hours, so it is important that you keep the environment calm and relaxing for your clients by being patient throughout and not rushing the job in hand.

With the classic technique, one individual lash is applied to one natural lash to create a set of longer and thicker lashes. Depending on the desired look, there are a variety of curls, lengths, and thicknesses to choose from.

Eyelash extensions can stress your natural lashes, making them fall out. Allergic reactions, infection and dry eye are also possible. If you're going to go for it anyway, choose lashes that are not too long or heavy.

If your lash extensions are too heavy for your natural lashes to be able to support, this can cause your lashes to shed prematurely, which can impact their natural growth cycle. Lash extensions that are too heavy for your natural lashes can cause your lashes to grow back thinner and lead to natural lash loss.

No, you should not have any problems if you were to have lashes applied (professionally) just once. Especially, if you allow the lashes to come off naturally and not try to remove them yourself, as they begin to shed.

There are two types of eyeliners we recommend to complement lash extensions: Water-based eyeliner –An oil-free, water-based eyeliner is not only safe for lash extensions but it also comes off easier than other types of liner, especially when it's gently removed with one of our Lash Detox foaming cleansers.

Absolutely! You can wear eyeliner with eyelash extensions. The best eyeliners for lash extensions are liquid and shadow-based liners while gel and waterproof liners are the worst. You should avoid oil-based eyeliners because eyelash glue can be dissolved by oil if used repeatedly.

You can absolutely still wear eye makeup with lash extensions. In fact, I would recommend it – using a less dense mascara on top of your falsies will make them look even thicker and fuller.

A full set of eyelash extensions takes anywhere from 90 to 180 minutes to apply. It's a big chunk of time, right? Why does it take so long to apply eyelash extensions?

Take a very, very small amount of a lash shampoo (we recommend LASHGAME's Eyelash Extension Foaming Cleanser and lather it up on your palm. Apply this to both eyes, one at a time, splashing it over them. Don't rub them like you're washing hair though; just gently splash it over your closed eyes.

How hard are lash extensions to take care of? ›

But to make them truly last, you'll need to take care of them. You can keep them in longer by brushing your extensions daily, cleaning them every 3 days, and avoiding things that could make them fall out sooner or damage your natural lashes — saving you both money and time.

Curl your lashes on the day of your lash application.

please do not curl your eyelashes, or use any other manipulation on them the day of your appointment.

Active Eye Infections: If a guest has conjunctivitis, a sty, blepharitis and other eye infections, they are not lash candidates. If you have signs of an infection, we recommend you see your physician. Once the infection is gone, you've got the green light to reschedule your lash appointment!

Yes, you can wear mascara with eyelash extensions, but we recommend only doing so with classic eyelash extensions as opposed to volume lashes. It is also a good idea to avoid waterproof mascara as it can be very difficult to take off. Instead, choose a water-based solution to make life easier when the night is over.

The answer? Properly applied eyelash extensions can be worn indefinitely – as long as the lash extension applied is the correct length, weight and thickness for your natural lashes, there's absolutely no reason why they would be damaged.

To ensure natural lashes recover from constant eyelash extension use, eyelash extensions should be removed every six to eight months to allow the eyelid line to be thoroughly cleansed after the months of make-up build-up and bacteria, and also for the natural lashes to grow and thicken.

Resting your head and lashes on a silk pillowcase is ideal when you have eyelash extensions. Not only will it allow your lashes and the extensions themselves to glide on the surface while you sleep, but you will also avoid any lashes getting caught or pulled like when you use a cotton pillowcase.

Lash extensions absolutely should not ruin your natural lashes. Actually, natural lashes only become damaged from extensions if they are applied incorrectly! There are also a couple of practices to keep in mind so that your natural lashes stay nice and healthy: Don't rub or tug at your lash extensions.

We're here to reassure you that if you have your lash extensions applied by a good lash technician and take care of them, you do not need to take breaks from having them.

Are you supposed to sleep with eyelash extensions? ›

Most eyelash technicians will highly recommend sleeping on your back in order to protect your eyelash extensions from getting tugged at or pulled off in your sleep. See, when you sleep on your side or on your front, your face usually ends up rubbing against your pillow or bedcovers.

Do not rub or pull on your eyelash extensions. Keep your Eyelash Extensions dry for 4-6 hours after your appointment. You may wash your face in the sink using a washcloth, avoiding the eye area. Keep all oil based products away from the eyes and remember that everything on your face will travel to the eye area.