Complete Eyelash Care Guide: How to Make Your UV Eyelash Extensions Last 14 Days Longer?
Lash Aftercare Pro-Tips: How to Extend Your UV Lash Wear by 14 Days.
To make your UV eyelash extensions last longer, the secret lies in “gentleness, dryness, and simplicity.” Follow this complete guide to easily extend your lashes’ lifespan by 14 days or even longer!
Core Principle: Avoid any oil, heat, friction, and moisture.
UV eyelash glue is extremely sensitive to oil, and moisture will affect the balance of the incompletely cured glue. These two factors are the main causes of premature lash loss.
I. The Critical Golden Period: Post-Extension Care for the First 48 Hours (This is crucial!)
This is the settling period; doing this step well accounts for 70% of the success.
Keep it absolutely dry: For 6-8 hours after the extensions, strictly avoid washing your face, showering, steam (such as cooking or sauna), and sweating (such as exercising). Even steam should be avoided.
Avoid rubbing and pressure: Do not rub your eyes. Try to sleep on your back and avoid sleeping on your side to prevent pressure on your eyelashes. You may feel a little uncomfortable at first, but you will adapt in a few days.
No special cleaning required: Simply gently wipe the area around your eyes with a sterile cotton swab.
II. Daily Cleansing and Maintenance (Key to Long-Lasting Results)
Choose Dedicated Cleansing Products:
Absolutely Avoid: Oil-based cleansing oils, balms, and lotions. These are the “number one killer” of eyelashes.
Recommended Use: Oil-free cleansing water or foaming cleanser specifically for eyelash extensions. Gently wipe the eye area and the base of the eyelashes with a cotton pad or facial sponge.
Correct Cleansing Technique:
Spray the cleanser onto a cotton swab or cotton pad.
Close your eyes and gently wipe your eyelids and the upper part of your eyelashes from top to bottom.
Open your eyes and gently pull down your lower eyelid to clean the lower lash line and the lower part of your eyelashes.
Do not rub your eyelashes back and forth.
Post-Cleansing Treatment: Rinse with cold or warm water, gently pat dry with a tissue or towel, then use a small fan (cool air) or a hairdryer (cool air, low setting) to completely dry your eyelashes from bottom to top. Keeping them dry is key!
III. Daily Habits and Taboos
Makeup and Makeup Removal:
Eyeliner: It is recommended to only apply eyeliner to the outer corner of the eye, avoiding the lash line. Powder eyeshadow is preferable.
Eyeshadow: Use powder products, avoiding creams. Use cotton swabs to thoroughly remove makeup.
Mascara: Never use oil-based waterproof mascara. If you must use it, only use a water-removable mascara specifically designed for eyelash extensions.
Base Makeup/Sunscreen: Avoid the eye area, or apply with extra care.
Skincare:
Avoid the eye area when applying face cream, serum, and sunscreen.
When applying a face mask, choose one with an opening around the eyes, or keep it as far away from the lash line as possible.
Lifestyle Habits:
Do not use your hands or tools to tug, pull, or curl your eyelash extensions.
While Sleeping: Try using a silk pillowcase to reduce friction.
During Exercise: Wipe away sweat around the eyes promptly.
While showering: Avoid washing your face directly with hot water. The water temperature should not be too high, and the shower time should not be too long.
IV. Use professional care products to prolong life
Eyelash nourishing serum: Use an oil-free eyelash growth/nourishing serum daily, applying it to the skin at the base of the upper eyelid eyelashes (do not apply directly to the extended eyelashes). This strengthens your own eyelashes and provides a more solid “foundation.”
Eyelash comb: Every morning, use a clean eyelash comb (usually the small brush included with the kit) to gently comb from root to tip, keeping them neat.
V. Regular touch-ups and professional removal
Timing of touch-ups: Generally, after 2-3 weeks, some eyelashes will fall out as part of your natural eyelash growth cycle. When 30%-40% have fallen out, you can have professional touch-ups done. This will maintain a perfect state and is more protective of your own eyelashes than getting all the extensions replaced.
Never pluck them yourself: If your eyelashes become uneven, never pluck them yourself. Forcibly plucking will damage the hair follicles, causing your own eyelashes to fall out.
Professional Removal: When removal is necessary, please return to the eyelash extension salon for a professional removal cream. This will gently and painlessly remove the extensions while protecting your natural lashes.
Summary: Quick Checklist to Extend Your Eyelashes’ Life by 14 Days
1. Keep your lashes completely dry and avoid contact with water for 48 hours after the procedure.
2. After daily cleansing, be sure to thoroughly dry your lashes with a cool air dryer.
3. Maintain an oil-free lifestyle, skincare routine, and makeup routine.
4. Avoid rubbing your eyes and try to sleep on your back.
5. Comb your lashes daily with a special comb and use an oil-free eyelash serum.
6. If they feel loose, return to the salon for touch-ups immediately. Do not attempt to fix them yourself.
If you treat your eyelash extensions with the same gentleness you would a fine piece of jewelry, they will surely reward you with a longer-lasting and more beautiful appearance! Wishing you long-lasting, captivating eyes!
