Eyelash Extensions FAQ's

Eyelash Extensions are comprised of individual synthetic micro fiber coated (polyester) eyelashes that are curved to replicate a natural eyelash. They are applied to individual eyelashes, one extension at a time, for a natural, elegant look to lengthen and add fullness to the existing lashes.

This technique is for professional application only.

With proper application, lash extensions look and feel completely real. Each application is customized to suit the individual.

We offer various thicknesses of lashes and curls with lengths ranging from 6mm to 12mm giving a variety of effects. The thickness of the lash extension is determined by the health and thickness of your natural lashes as well as personal preference. As long as you keep up with the touch up applications, it is almost impossible to tell that you are wearing the extensions.

You will not notice the addition of the extensions to your lashes and they will not cause your natural lashes to fall out ahead of their natural cycle as other enhancement methods can.

Most women choose lash extensions to lengthen their natural lashes while others want their lashes to look fuller. For some women it gives color to their naturally light lashes, also giving them the appearance of a brighter, more open and rested eye. Women will save precious time during their application of make-up, being that mascara is no longer necessary. Because the lashes are bigger at the base it gives the effect of eyeliner, that step can be avoided as well.

The added benefit is that they look beautiful morning and night, all day, every day.

When properly maintained, eyelash extensions will remain in place until the natural lash on which it rests falls out. This can be as long as two months or more.

• Natural eyelashes grow in and fall out in cycles (every 60 to 90 days). When a natural lash matures and falls out, a new lash has already been growing and quickly replaces it without us noticing the turnover. This process is constant and at any given moment our many natural lashes are at different stages of maturity. Some are just growing in while others are ready to shed. People typically shed between 1 and 5 natural lashes each day depending on their individual growth cycles. On shorter natural lashes this growing and shedding cycle is virtually unnoticeable.
• When eyelashes are extended with lash extensions, it will be more noticeable when these lashes shed because they are longer and darker than natural lashes. Please keep in mind this is a perfectly normal occurrence with or without extensions. Your lash Technician will apply eyelash extensions, using and approved adhesive, primarily to those lashes that are in the middle of their maturation cycle to maximize the amount of time they will last, without jeopardizing the health of ‘baby lashes’. The lash extensions will fall out with the natural lash it is attached to when it reaches the end of its growth cycle. A few eyelash extensions may shed within the first week because the attached natural lashes are at the end of their growth cycle.
• With proper care and maintenance, refills are typically only needed in 2 to 4 weeks to replace the lashes that have shed. Your Lash Technician will add extensions to the newest mature natural lashes to maintain a full, lush appearance.

Depending on your lashes and the number of lashes being applied, it generally takes between 1 to 2 hours to apply a full set of eyelash extensions. Refills can be done in as little as 30 minutes to 1 hour. You are lying down, tucked in and clients usually fall asleep.

Though eyelash extensions are easy to maintain, the first 24 hours are crucial for a strong bond. You should keep your lashes dry and avoid touching them.

After 24 hours, care is fairly simple: avoid oil based products and be gentle with the lashes. They are resistant to water, sweat and tears.

In general, to maintain your new look and extend the life of your lashes, follow these simple guidelines:

• For the first 24 hours after application the lashes should not be exposed to water or steam to allow the adhesive time to fully bond. We recommend avoiding swimming and the spa for 48 hours after lash application for best results.
• Be gentle with your lashes, do not pull on the extensions or rub the eyes excessively.
• Avoid the use of oil-based products on or around the lashes and do not use waterproof mascara. Ask your Lash Technician about water-based mascara, make-up remover, specially formulated for eyelash extensions. Apply mascara on the tips only. NOTE: Eyelash Extensions are ideally suited for individuals who want longer, fuller lashes without the need for much additional eye makeup. Constant application of heavy eye makeup, particularly mascara and eyeliner, may reduce the life span of your eyelash extensions and require more frequent refills.

You can enjoy these lashes with little need to adjust your lifestyle.

Provided you follow the maintenance instructions, are not involved in excessive heat or water activities, and treat the lashes with care they will last through the natural lash life cycle and fall off with the natural lash, not before. Doing an above average level of activity related to heat or constant water exposure may weaken the adhesive bond causing some early lash extension loss. The adhesive bonding could be compromised.

Indeed, although one of the main advantages of eyelash extensions is that you never need mascara again. However, if you must have the mascara look, only water based mascara can be used.

DO NOT USE OIL-BASED OR WATER-PROOF MASCARA.

Waterproof mascara along with any type of oil based mascara will dissolve the adhesive and cause your lash extensions to fall off.

A natural lash typically sheds every 60 to 90 days and is replaced with the growth of a new eyelash. Since eyelash extensions are applied one by one to each individual hair, after 2-4 weeks, approximately 1/3 of the lashes will have cycled out. At this point, refills are required to replace the lashes that have completed their life cycle.