How To Make Lash Extensions Last Longer | Kiwi Lash N Brow

A fresh lash set always looks amazing, but naturally, you want it to stay looking full for as long as possible. Our lash technicians often get asked what clients can do at home to help their extensions last better between appointments. While everyone's natural lashes and lifestyle are different, a few simple habits can make a real difference. In our previous article, we talked about some of the reasons lash extensions may fall out earlier than expected. This time, we're focusing on what you can do to look after your lashes and help them stay neat for longer.

1. Start With Simple Aftercare

You don't need a complicated routine to look after your extensions. A few simple habits done regularly can go a long way. Keep your lashes clean, avoid mascara on the extensions, be careful with oil-based products around the eye area, and try not to rub or pull at the lash line. It is also worth following the aftercare advice your technician gives you after your appointment.

A few simple habits can help keep your lash extensions looking clean and neat between appointments.

2. Don't Leave Your Infill Too Late

Your natural lashes keep growing and shedding after your appointment, even when you have extensions on. As your lashes grow, the extensions attached to them slowly move further away from the lash line. At the same time, small gaps start to appear as natural lashes shed. Booking an infill before the set becomes heavily grown out helps keep the shape looking fuller and more even.

Regular infills help fill the gaps left by natural lash shedding and keep your set looking fuller.

3. Pay Attention to How You Sleep

Something as simple as the way you sleep can affect your lash extensions. Sleeping on your back can reduce pressure on the lashes. If you normally sleep on your side, try not to press your eyes directly into the pillow. Sleeping face-down or rubbing your eyes when you are tired can create extra friction around the lash line.

Try to reduce pressure and rubbing around your eyes while sleeping.

4. Be Careful With Products Around Your Eyes

The products you use around your eyes can make your extensions easier or harder to maintain. Be careful with heavy oil-based products close to the lash line and choose lash-friendly products where possible. When cleaning around your eyes, focus on keeping the lash area clean without rubbing or pulling too much.

Choose products carefully around the eye area and use lash-friendly options where possible.

5. Tell Your Technician How Your Last Set Went

This is something clients sometimes forget, but it can be really helpful. Tell your technician how your previous set lasted. Did one eye lose lashes faster than the other? Did your lashes last longer than usual? Did anything feel uncomfortable? Were you happy with the length, curl and fullness? Knowing what happened between appointments gives your technician more information to work with. They can then decide whether anything about the style, length or next set should be adjusted.

The more your technician knows about how your previous set behaved, the easier it is to understand what may work better for you.

So, What Helps Lash Extensions Last Longer?

There isn't one trick that works for everyone. Good retention usually comes from looking after your lashes consistently and keeping up with regular maintenance.

1. Keep your lashes clean.

2. Avoid mascara on lash extensions.

3. Be careful with oil-based products around your eyes.

4. Avoid rubbing or pulling at the lash line.

5. Book your infill before the set becomes too grown out.

6. Follow the aftercare advice from your technician.

7. Let your technician know if your previous set did not last as expected.

Everyone's natural lashes, lifestyle and lash cycle are different, so don't worry if your retention is not exactly the same as someone else's.

Are Your Lash Extensions Falling Out Earlier Than Expected?

If your extensions are disappearing much faster than you expected, have a look at our previous article:

Your Lash Extensions Are Falling Out Early: Here Are 7 Possible Reasons →

Need Help With Your Next Lash Set?

If your previous set did not last the way you expected, let your technician know at your next appointment.

We can look at your natural lashes, your previous style and how your lashes are currently looking, then help recommend an option that may suit you better.

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