When Long Lasting Lashes are not a Good Thing!
We all love our fluttery long lashes post eyelash extensions. But, these tiny buddies have their own life span too. Once you get the eyelash extensions done, your lashes will last you for a good two to three weeks. After that, they start drooping. That is the sign that your eyelash extension life span is about to finish.
Our eyelashes just like other hair in our body work on three life stages –
- Fine baby lashes.
- Fully grown lashes (ready for eyelash extensions).
- Lash shedding.
Every single lash has their own growth cycle and they fall out and are replaced with new lashes regularly. This is why we need to refill our lash extensions after three to five weeks of getting them. If your lashes have barely shed for six weeks plus and you start feeling heavy and uncomfortable on your eyes, this is he sign and result of poor lash application. The major culprits of these situations are cluster or flare lashes. Not only are they made of cheap quality, but they also fuse with your natural lashes like a super glue and trust me, they do not look super at all! His makes the eyes irritated and sore and the lashes look like they have been clumped with glue. Improper application damages the natural lashes as it hampers their growth and in return cause damage to the tiny hair follicle which will affect the future lash growth.
Isolating your natural lashes with the eyelash extensions is the most crucial part in the lash application process and also to maintain the health of your natural lashes. Not only will this create a more professional look, but it also is a key in wearing healthy looking extensions as the hair follicles remain healthy and the natural lashes are able to regrow. If you have undergone with bad application experience, our lash experts in Knoxville recommend that you wait for some time and then try out the lashes again from our lash technicians as it will give your natural lashes enough time to progress its growth and they won’t be stressed out.
What do bad eyelash extensions look like?
Lash extensions that appear to be excessively long or extremely thick for the natural lashes will eventually result in damaging them within a few months of application. The overall look of our lashes will depend on your lash technician and if they do not consult you about your lashes or update you about their progress or if you are unsure of what material they are using, then you should definitely ask them all the queries you have about the extensions.
How to know if your lash extensions were applied properly?
Once the application is done, your lashes should feel weightless on your eyes and when you open or close your eyes, you should not feel any problem. The main motto of the eyelash extension is to enhance the beauty of your already beautiful eyes and not to make it harder. One trick to check the proper application of the lashes is to take a eyelash wand and brush them gently over your lashes. If it brushes out smoothly, then it is a good indication that the lashes applied are proper. Your lash extensions should not feel painful or stick to the skin or fall off.
What is the longevity of the eyelash extensions?
As per the general rule, your lash extensions should not stay in place after six weeks of application. After five weeks, you should go for a fresh set of lashes wherein the lash technician will remove the old set of lashes and fill up your lash line with fresh strands of eyelash hair. If lash extensions last for more than six weeks and cause irritation in the eyes, then it is a result of cheap lash glue and poor application. So, if you do not want your poor eyes to bear the torture, get fresh set of lash extensions every five to six weeks!
How often do natural lashes fall off?
On a daily basis, you lose about two to five lashes. With only the natural lashes, it will be difficult to track the normal eyelash falling cycle. But when you have the extensions on, you can easily check your lash shedding cycle. However, if you see a long and beautiful extension on your pillow or sink, do not be stressed out because it is completely normal. However, if you notice bigger shed after a few days, you should consult your lash technician immediately!
Conclusion –
If the lash gods were kind enough, we all would have naturally long, thick, fluttery and gorgeous looking lashes! But big thank you to the eyelash extensions that can still make our dream come true. And no better place than Wisp Lashes! An eyelash extension company in Knoxville. Our lash technicians are expert in what they do and give you the best services so that when you walk out from our salon, you walk out with beautiful long lashes that are sure to make heads turn!
Book an appointment today and our lash technicians will brief you about the entire procedure of getting the extensions on and why refills are a must so that you get the best of what you deserve.
