Why Do Longer Lasting Eyelash Extensions Matter?
Different strokes for different folks. Your unique circumstances will yield different answers to this question. Here you'll find a breakdown of the 2 main reasons people need longer-lasting eyelash extensions.
TIME - Save Time With Eyelash Extensions
If battling time is a constant whether you're a busy boss lady with not enough hours in the day, or you're in a hurry to knock out the daily grind of responsibilities to get to 'Me Time' sooner, you should know that eyelash extension can be a great time saver overall, simply by cutting your daily makeup application and removal routine times.
Although some things can negatively impact the overall time-saver notion, like...
2-3 hour lash applications
poor application techniques that lead to poor retention and more salon visits
poor Aftercare routines equal poor retention that leads to more salon visits
For busy people the longer eyelash extensions last the less often a visit to the salon for infills is needed.
How To Save Time With Eyelash Extensions:
find a good lash tech that can apply lashes that last and that are applied fast - Read More
don't bounce from lash tech to lash tech as full eyelash extension sets are likely needed and take longer to apply than the faster infills
master the Aftercare routine - Read More
MONEY - Save Money With Eyelash Extensions
High living costs, fuel, food, interest hikes, inflation, recession ugh!
If money is a concern of yours like it is for most then longer last eyelash extensions will definitely help.
We're not talking about finding the cheapest lashes in town - which may cost you in the long run anyways, through time, more salon visits, and may even jeopardise the health of your eyes and natural eyelashes, we're talking about longer-lasting eyelash extensions that equal fewer salon visits which add up to money saved through the actual service and fuel to get there.
How To Save Money With Eyelash Extension:
find a good lash tech that can apply lashes that last
don't bounce from lash tech to lash tech as full eyelash extension sets are likely needed and cost more to apply than infills
book infills regularly
master the Aftercare routine
Consider these things when trying to find the best eyelash extensions for you.
This is one of Winkx FX's biggest priorities - Learn More
How Long Can Eyelash Extensions Last?
As you know everyone is different, but a maximum 4-week infill is an industry standard with most Gold Coast eyelash extension salons.
Natural Eyelash Lifecycle
All hair on the body including eyelashes has a lifecycle where the old lashes are constantly making way for the new. It is said that humans lose up to 5 natural lashes per day out of the average 90-160 eyelashes we have on the top eyelid.
As we look at the numbers, 35 natural eyelashes can be lost per week, 70 per fortnight and 140 per month at the high-end rate.
If you lose 3 natural eyelashes per day, that's 21 per week, 42 per fortnight and 84 per month. Even 1 natural eyelash lost per day can add up to a significant 30 lashes lost per month.
These kinds of natural eyelash losses are not noticeable as new ones replace the old but when you have eyelash extensions on them the losses are obvious and can leave gaping holes, leaving regular infills as the only solution.
Aside from the natural eyelashes, your mama gave you a lot of other factors will come into play when it comes to longer-lasting eyelash extensions, below you'll find 5 tips for longer-lasting eyelash extensions.
5 Tips for Longer Lasting Eyelash Extensions
1st Tip
Find a Good Lash Technician
No matter how perfect your genes are for eyelash extensions they will not last long if applied poorly using the wrong or bad quality materials and products, all of which are totally out of your control and come down to the lash tech.
Finding a good lash tech is getting harder and harder as more and more budding lash techs jump on board thinking eyelash extensions are an easy get-rich-quick scheme that requires little skills or skills that are not that hard to master.
A good lash tech needs to master...
their tools
their products and materials
eyelash extension application
which eyelash extensions are needed for specific eye and face shapes
which eyelash extensions are suited for the natural eyelashes e.g weight and length
the environment and climate control during the application process
Just to name a few.
Tips To Find A Good Lash Technician
These are the most common methods when searching for a good lash tech...
Take the advice of friends or family
read reviews and other people's opinions
social media stalk
These are the questions you should ask a lash tech to help you judge their level of competency...
Can they do hand-made? These are generally harder to make and apply and so are done by competent, experienced eyelash technicians, usually.
How long they've been lashing for? The longer the better of course. Be wary of those that say they started in 2019 as that's when covid hit Queensland, Australia and not many lashes were being done at that time during lockdowns.
Read more about the mindset of a good lash tech and why Winkx FX has a good argument for why our lash techs are the best...
The Best Eyelash Extension Technician Mindset
2nd Tip
Eyelash Extension Friendly Lifestyle
Usually, when people say, lashes are not for everyone, they refer to one's genes, whether they're allergic, or whether they have enough natural eyelashes strong enough to support the weight of eyelash extensions, but another important aspect to consider is lifestyle...
do you work in a hot environment
a sweety environment
do you swim in seawater or heavily treated pools often
do you cry a lot
Although there are many ways to minimise the negative effects of some of these examples, they may not always be practical or 100% effective.
The point is, just be aware that your lifestyle could affect the longevity of those beautiful eyelash extensions.
3rd Tip
Break Away From Oil-based Products
All oil-based products should be avoided at all costs...
sunscreen
moisturiser
makeup remover
shampoos and conditioners
and the list goes on.
In the past moving away from oil-based products was a lot harder, thankfully the eyelash extension industry is big enough that companies have made your everyday products water-based and eyelash extension friendly.
4th Tip
Good Eyelash Extension Habits
Wearing eyelash extensions is a lifestyle and if you want them to last as long as possible then forming good habits will defiantly help:
don't sleep on your face - if you can't help it, use an eyelash extension sleeping mask along with silk pillowcases and bedding
wash lashes daily - this can help in a number of ways, including removing debris that can get lodged between natural eyelashes and eyelash extensions, cleaning eyelashes can also relieve itches and stop the urge to rub or pull on the eyelash extensions plus its good hygiene.
don't touch lashes - your fingers may have oils that can break down the glue, use a mascara wand if need be
regular infills - a good lash tech will fix everything, leaving new squeaky clean lashes with a new shelf life.
5th Tip
Eyelash Extension Aftercare
Like hair and skin, eyelashes require daily attention, most of which have already been mentioned in the previous tips.
Here is a list of other things we consider 'Aftercare'...
don't let the eyelash extensions get wet within the first 24 hours - ask your lash tech about this one as the glue they use may have a different curing time.
avoid using eye makeup, liners, shadows, etc. - the more you play with your lashes the more likely you are to jeopardise their retention, and the constant application and removal definitely won't help - but if you must, avoid oil-based waterproof products. Perhaps ask your lash tech for fuller lashes if needed.
Conclusion For Longer Lasting Eyelash Extensions
Even if you have the best eyelash extension lash tech in the world and religiously follow all the tips we've mentioned, your fresh eyelash extensions may still need infills more often than others.
Never expect the same results as others, in regards to retention or the eyelash extension look.
By following our tips the chances that your lashes will last longer increase significantly.
Accepting the fact that some things are out of your control might save you a few stress wrinkles, things like...
the application
your genes
and the time of year
Yes! you read right, the time of year can affect lash retention as all hair on the body including eyelashes shed faster during Spring and Autumn when temperatures begin to change.
Use this newfound knowledge to find your average personal timeframe for eyelash extensions.
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