BEFORE YOUR LASH APPOINTMENT:

1. WASH YOUR FACE:
Arrive with a completely clean, freshly washed face – ensure that the cleanser you are using is completely oil-free! Please don’t have ANY sort of skincare on your skin (moisturisers, sunscreens, eye creams, serums, face oils). Even if you have used a small amount, it will make its way to your eyelashes when I am cleansing them at the beginning of your appointment, which will lead to the extensions falling off the natural lashes prematurely. Also, I use gel lash pads to place under your eyes to hold down your lower lashes, and these won’t stick to your skin properly if there’s skincare involved.

2. TAKE OFF YOUR MAKEUP:
Please do not arrive to your appointment with ANY MAKEUP ON, especially eye makeup/mascara, but even foundation/concealer/powder. It will interfere with the gel lash pads under your eyes and they won’t stick properly. DO NOT USE MAKEUP REMOVER TO CLEAN YOUR LASHES! Makeup remover contains a high amount of oil and it will be impossible for me to get 100% of it off your lashes before I apply the extensions. Instead, use lash extension cleanser or oil-free micellar water to remove your eye makeup.

3. AVOID CAFFEINE:
Consuming caffeine up to 4 hours before your appointment will cause your eyes to twitch, which makes them constantly flutter open even just a micro millimetre, leading to the glue fumes getting into your eyes, which will result in pain and redness/watering. Fluttering/twitching also makes it 10x more difficult for me to apply the lashes!

4. GET COMFY:
Getting your lashes done is a time-consuming process so it's important to me that you're as comfy as possible. Feel free to wear trackies, your Oodie, or even your pjs - there'll be no judgement here! I'm a strong believer in using your lash appointment time to unwind and relax; think of it as guilt-free nap time! I also keep a blanket at the end of the lash bed for if you guys get cold. Even bring a wheat-bag if you want - we have a microwave you can use before your appointment :)

5. AVOID DRINKING TOO MUCH LIQUID:
Remember to use the bathroom before you arrive, or we have a bathroom at the studio you can use before your appointment!

6. REMOVE YOUR CONTACTS:
If you wear contact lenses, you MUST remove them before arriving to your appointment! The fumes of the lash glue cause contact lenses to shrivel and distort which would be super painful!

 

DURING YOUR LASH APPOINTMENT:

1. LIMIT MOVEMENT:
Moving around too much will significantly drag out the appointment as it will take longer for me to isolate the natural lash and carefully apply a lash extension on to it!

2. LIMIT TALKING:
Did you know that when you talk, your eyelids flutter and your entire face moves? Don't get me wrong, I LOVE a good chat/therapy sesh, but we can do that while I'm cleaning and prepping your lashes for the first 10 mins, and then when I'm applying the lash extensions you can enjoy a much-needed lash nap :)

3. KEEP YOUR PHONE IN YOUR BAG:
I know it's hard to be away from your phone for 2 hours, but it will be very difficult for you to relax if you have your phone on you and it's constantly buzzing with notifications! You won't be able to open your eyes for the whole appointment, so keeping your phone in your bag or turning it off is definitely the way to go.

4. AIRPODS:
I'm more than happy for you to wear airpods/headphones at your appointment! This is great for those of you that struggle to nap and want to listen to your own music, enjoy a podcast, or even catch up on uni lectures. TIP: create a playlist or queue before your appointment so that you won't be struggling to change the song with your eyes closed :)

5. NO EXTRA PEOPLE:
Please don't bring extra people to your lash appointment. It will be extremely difficult for your lash tech to focus and apply the lash extensions if there are children running around or if you're having a chat to the friend you've brought along!


LASH EXTENSION AFTERCARE:
 

Lash extension aftercare is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to keeping your extensions lasting as long as possible, and also to keep your general eye-health in check.

***it's important to remember that everyone sheds 2 - 6 natural lashes every single day, therefore you will naturally shed 2 - 6 extensions each day*** This is NORMAL, do not stress! What ISN'T normal is if you see a lash extension come off and there is no natural lash attached to it. ALWAYS check every extension that falls out and make sure that there is a natural lash attached. If there isn't a natural lash and the extension is falling off on it's own, something in your day-to-day lifestyle is breaking down the glue bond, and you are facing retention issues. Follow these instructions to get the absolute most out of your beautiful new lashes:


1. WASH YOUR LASHES

If there's one thing that I absolutely cannot stress enough, it's WASH YOUR LASHES WITH LASH CLEANSER EVERY SINGLE DAY! If it’s your first time having your lashes done by me, I’ll give you a free lash cleanser at the end of your appointment :)

“Why do I need to wash my lashes?”
There is a very common misconception that washing your lashes will make them fall out; this is 1000% NOT TRUE. It's actually the other way around; if you don't wash your lashes, the extensions WILL fall off. I have seen first-hand how amazing my clients lash retention can be when they are washing their lashes daily; these clients often go 3.5 - 4 weeks between refills because they take such good care of their lashes.
Everyone produces natural oils on their eyelids every day (even if you can't see it, it's there!) and this oil makes its way down to the base of your lashes, which is where the glue is. This means that by not washing your lashes, your natural oils are literally just sitting there on your lashes and breaking down the glue-bond, which leads to the extensions eventually falling off. By washing your lashes every day, you are washing away those natural oils on your lashes, keeping them clean, fresh, and in-tact.
Failure to wash your lashes leads to a build-up of makeup build-up, dirt, dead skin cells, and bacteria, resulting in blepharitis; a condition caused by blocked oil glands, where the eyelids become enflamed, itchy and irritated. A build-up of dead skin cells and crusty old makeup also makes the perfect breeding ground for demodex folliculitis, also known as lash mites (similar to head lice). It's important to note that eyelash extensions do not cause lash mites; poor hygiene and lack of cleanliness is the number one cause of a lash mite infestation.

“What do I wash my lashes with?”
Please DO NOT use baby shampoo, micellar water, makeup remover, or anything along those lines. It's important that you're washing your lashes with a cleanser that is especially made for eyelash extensions. Lash extension cleanser is specially formulated for lash extensions and does not contain any ingredients that will cause the breakdown of the glue-bond. We sell lash cleanser at the studio (small bottle = $10, medium bottle = $15, large bottle = $20) which we’ve priced super affordably because it's so important to us that all of our clients are using them daily.

“How do I use the lash cleanser?”
1. Shake lash cleanser bottle and apply a pump onto each closed eye
2. Using side-to-side motions and coming in from the top, gently scrub along the lash-line with your lash cleanser brush. Avoid circular motions as this will lead to the extensions twisting around which can be quite uncomfortable and make the lashes look messy!
3. Turn the brush the other side up and use side-to-side motions to gently scrub UNDERNEATH the lash extensions
4. Use the lash brush to clean the skin all around the eyes to get all the natural oils off
5. Rinse your lashes with room-temp or lukewarm water
6. Gently pat your lashes dry with a clean hand-towel or paper towel. It's so important that you are EXTREMELY GENTLE with this step as you don't want to pull at your extensions and risk them snagging and ripping out.
7. Once your lashes are dry, brush them into place with your spoolie brush (a.k.a. disposable mascara wand). Avoid brushing them upwards as this will make them look messy. Instead, brush downwards from the top of your lashes - this will correct any extensions that may have twisted, and will keep them looking neat and in line.

“When do I wash my lashes?”
Every day, but especially after…
- Exercising/sweating/being in a sauna (sweat contains salt and natural oils)
- Swimming in a chlorinated pool (chlorine is a harsh chemical that lash glue doesn't like)
- Swimming in the ocean (salt water will make your lashes crunchy until you wash them)
- Crying (our tears contain salt and natural oils)
- IF YOU ARE WEAR LOTS OF SKINCARE PRODUCTS: you should be washing your lashes morning AND night - keep in mind that everything you put on your face WILL at some point end up on your lashes. Wash your lashes each morning to make sure that your night-time skincare products have been cleaned off of your lashes, and wash your lashes every night to get all of your day-time skincare products off your lashes.

2. BRUSH YOUR LASHES:

At the end of every lash appointment, I will always give you the disposable spoolie brush that I've used to brush your lashes during your appointment. Hang onto this brush because you're gonna need to use it every day! Over time you'll end up with a collection of spoolie brushes and it's great to keep them absolutely everywhere. Have one in the bathroom for after you wash your lashes, have one in your handbag, have one in the car so you can tidy up your lashes when you're on the go, have one at your partner's house, have them everywhere!

“Why do I need to brush my lashes?”
Brushing your lashes helps to keep them looking neat and tidy, it helps to maintain their shape, and it ensures that they don't become twisted around the wrong way when they start growing out. Additionally, it keeps them from becoming stuck together with build-up. If you neglect your spoolie brush and build-up starts to stick your lashes together, this will lead to lash damage. Every single natural lash is growing at it's own pace and they are all in different stages of their growth cycle. This means that if 2 lashes become stuck together and one lash is growing faster than the other, the faster lash will rip the slower lash straight out of the follicle. If this is happening to multiple of your lashes, you can imagine that by the time it comes to your refill appointment, I won't have very many natural lashes left to work with, and your lash extensions won't look as full!

WHAT TO AVOID:
- Oils: Go through your makeup and skincare products and if anything contains oil, swap it out for an oil-free alternative. Keep in mind that everything you apply to your face will travel to the eye area during the day and on your pillow as you sleep.
- High heat: Be very careful around high heat such as the following: heat from opening an oven, using a hair dryer on a hot setting, smoking, lighting cigarettes, bonfires, etc. High heat can cause the curl of your lash extensions to drop, and can even burn your lashes which is so dangerous! Lash extensions are highly flammable so be extremely careful.
- Touching your lashes with your fingers: Natural oils build up on your fingers throughout the day
- Rubbing your eyes/pulling at your lashes: This will loosen your natural lashes and cause them to fall out prematurely, leading to damaged and sparse lashes.
- Makeup wipes: Makeup wipes contain high amounts of oil, and they also have fibres that can get caught on your extensions and rip them out. Ditch the makeup wipes and use your lash cleanser to clean any makeup off your lashes and around your eye area.
- Mascara: Under no circumstances should you be applying mascara to your extensions! If you're feeling the need to put mascara on your extensions, you've probably chosen a lash style that isn't full/dark enough for you. It's okay if you put mascara on your lower lashes, just make sure that whatever you're using doesn't contain any oil and isn't waterproof so that if it ends up transferring onto your extensions it won't be difficult to remove.
- Lash curlers: Don't try and curl your lash extensions as this will bend them, and once they're bent, there's no going back.

Thank you for taking the time to read this - I know it was a lot of information to take in, but it’s only because I genuinely care and I want you to have the best lash results possible! All of the aftercare instructions will be second nature before you know it :)

I can't wait to see you soon!
Rose xxx