Top Aftercare Tips to Make Your Lashes Last Longer

Whether you’ve had a lash lift or extensions, good aftercare makes a huge difference in how long your results last. A little extra attention in the first couple of days can extend the life of your lashes and keep them looking fresh, lifted, and flawless.

Here are the top tips every client should know:

  1. Keep Them Dry for the First 24 Hours

This is the golden rule. Water, steam, sweat, and tears can all interfere with the setting process. Avoid showers with lots of steam, saunas, intense workouts, and even crying if you can help it. Once that first day passes, everything is much easier.

  1. Avoid Mascara : Especially Waterproof

Waterproof mascara clings to the lashes and requires harsh rubbing to remove, which breaks down the lift or loosens extensions. If you must wear mascara, choose a gentle, water-based one and apply sparingly.

  1. Skip Oils Around the Eyes

Oil-based cleansers and makeup removers weaken lash adhesives (for extensions) and can shorten the results of a lash lift. Stick to oil-free skin care around the eye area and use a gentle, water-based makeup remover.

  1. Brush Them Daily

A simple spoolie brush works wonders. For extensions, brushing keeps them neat, prevents tangling, and helps maintain the fluffy look. For a lash lift, brushing separates and keeps them looking lifted and tidy.

  1. Sleep on Your Back (If You Can!)

Sleeping face-down or on the side can bend, crimp, or distort your lashes, especially extensions. A silk pillowcase helps reduce friction, but trying to sleep on your back is the best option for long-lasting results.

  1. Be Gentle When Cleansing

Don’t rub your eyes or scrub your lash line. Use light pressure and small, gentle motions. Keeping the eye area clean also prevents irritation and buildup.

  1. Avoid Heat

Hot ovens, steam facials, and even opening the dishwasher right after a cycle can weaken both lash lifts and extensions. Keep your lashes out of direct heat to maintain their shape.

  1. Use a Lash Serum (Optional but Amazing)

A nourishing, extension-safe serum helps strengthen and lengthen your natural lashes, which means better lifts, better retention, and healthier lash cycles overall.

Taking care of your lashes doesn’t have to be complicated, but like with anything, just stay consistent. With the right aftercare, you can enjoy longer-lasting lifts or extensions and keep your eyes looking bright, full, and gorgeous for weeks.

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