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Your Lash Extensions Are Falling Out Early - Here Are 7 Possible Reasons
You loved your fresh lash set when you left the salon, but a week later you start noticing gaps. Sound familiar?
Some lash shedding is completely normal because your natural lashes are constantly growing and replacing themselves. However, if your extensions seem to disappear much faster than expected, there may be several reasons behind it.
Lash retention can be affected by your natural lashes, daily habits, aftercare, the products you use around your eyes, and even how the extensions are applied.
Why are your lash extensions falling out earlier than expected?
1. Your Natural Lashes Are Going Through Their Normal Growth Cycle
Eyelash extensions are attached to individual natural lashes. This means when a natural lash reaches the end of its growth cycle and sheds, the extension attached to it will fall out as well.
Seeing a few extensions fall out over time is therefore completely normal. Everyone's natural lash cycle is different, which is also why one person's extensions may appear to last longer than another person's.
2. Oil, Makeup or Mascara May Be Affecting Your Retention
Products used around your eyes can affect how well your extensions last. Oil-based skincare and makeup products may interfere with the lash area, while mascara can create extra buildup around the extensions.
For better retention, avoid mascara on your extensions and be careful when using oil-based products around the eye area.
Mascara and eye products can create buildup around lash extensions.
3. Your Lashes May Not Be Clean Enough
Makeup, skincare, natural oils and other buildup can collect around the lash line over time.
Keeping your lashes clean is an important part of aftercare. Cleaning them properly can help keep your extensions looking fresh while also preventing unnecessary buildup around the lash line.
Proper lash cleaning helps remove oil, makeup and buildup from the lash line.
4. Adhesive, Temperature and Humidity Can Affect the Bond
Lash adhesive is more sensitive than many people realise. Temperature, humidity and application conditions can all affect how the adhesive performs.
This is one reason lash retention is not only about what you do after leaving the salon. The environment and application process also play an important role in creating a strong bond between the extension and your natural lash.
Temperature and humidity can affect how lash adhesive performs during application.
5. The Extension Needs to Be Properly Attached to Your Natural Lash
Good retention starts with proper application. The base of an extension needs to make good contact with the natural lash while remaining comfortably positioned away from the skin.
If an extension is not sitting correctly or has poor contact with the natural lash, it may not last as long as expected.
Correct attachment helps create a secure and comfortable bond with the natural lash.
6. The Lash Set May Be Too Heavy for Your Natural Lashes
The fullest or longest lash set is not automatically the best choice for everyone.
Natural lashes vary in length, thickness and strength. A lash style should be selected with your natural lashes in mind so they can comfortably support the extensions.
This is why a technician may sometimes recommend a lighter, shorter or different style instead of simply choosing the biggest volume possible.
7. It Might Simply Be Time for an Infill
As your natural lashes continue growing, the extensions attached to them gradually move further away from the lash line.
Over time, gaps also begin to appear as natural lashes shed. Regular infills help replace lost extensions and maintain the shape and fullness of your lash set.
What If a Large Amount of My Lash Extensions Fall Out in the First Week?
Losing some extensions is part of the normal lash cycle. However, if you notice a very large amount of your set disappearing within only a few days, it is worth contacting your salon.
Rapid lash loss can have several causes, including your natural lashes, aftercare, adhesive conditions and application. A technician can inspect your lashes and help identify what may have happened.
How Can I Help My Lash Extensions Last Longer?
1. Follow the aftercare advice provided by your technician.
2. Avoid mascara on your lash extensions.
3. Be careful with oil-based products around your eyes.
4. Keep your lashes and lash line clean.
5. Avoid rubbing or pulling your extensions.
6. Book an infill before your set becomes heavily grown out.
7.Let your technician know if your lashes feel uncomfortable.
Want to Know What Our Lash Technicians Recommend?
There is more to good lash retention than simply avoiding water or mascara. Our technicians work with different natural lashes, lash styles and lifestyles every day, and they regularly see the small habits that can make a big difference.
In our next article, we asked our lash technicians what actually helps extensions last longer, the most common aftercare mistakes they see, and what they wish every lash client knew.
We Asked Our Lash Technicians: What Makes Extensions Last Longer? →
Not Sure Why Your Lashes Aren't Lasting?
Every person's natural lashes, lifestyle and preferred lash style are different. If your extensions are not lasting the way you expected, our technicians can check your current lashes and help recommend a suitable lash style and aftercare routine.
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