Do Eyelash Extensions Damage Your Eyes?

There are common misconceptions about the integrity and health of applying eyelash extensions to your eyes. So do eyelash extensions damage your natural lashes? 

The truth is eyelash extensions do not damage your eyelashes when they are applied correctly!

What Are Lash Extensions

If you see your friends or coworkers rocking fluffy and full eyelashes, chances are they have caught on to the fashionable trend that is eyelash extensions.

Eyelash extensions are semi-permanent synthetic fibers made of mink or silk fibers that are applied to the individual strands of your natural lashes with semi permanent glue. 

What To Know About Eyelash Extensions

There are a few things you need to know about before getting eyelash extensions. First and foremost, you should only have extensions applied by a professional including a certified aesthetician or cosmetologist. This requires doing your research on the backend when picking out and selecting a studio. 

Why Do You Need A Professional

Anyone that has considered eyelash extensions knows the horror stories of poorly applied extensions and the long lasting damage they can leave on your natural lashes. By working with a professional, you will not only avoid the nightmare of poorly applied lashes but they will be able to protect your eyes and natural lashes every step of the way. 

A cosmetic professional will know the proper way to avoid any eye infection in the eyelid or cornea. A certified studio and professional would have the resources and knowledge in place to use reputable products on your lashes! 

What Are The Benefits Of A Studio?

On top of having trust and a reputation in the industry. There are a few other perks that come with choosing a reputable lash studio. Lash studios will use the correct procedure by applying lash extensions to single lashes. The number one mistake non professionals make include applying lash extensions to multiple natural lashes. This results in breakage and makes the process painful when it comes time for removal. 

Professionals also have an eye for what your natural lashes can handle. This means that they will never add more extensions than your lashes can actually support. They will instead add the right amount to make sure your natural lash cycle stays healthy while you achieve the glamorous look of falsies. 

Who Is The Right Candidate For Lash Extensions?

While they look glamorous, lash extensions may not be the best option for all. This procedure can take up to 2 houses to complete and artists have to work with tweezers to apply the lashes to your individual natural lashes.

What Is Your Lash Cycle?

Your natural lashes have a life cycle, while this varies for every individual it means that your natural lashes will tend to fall out every 5-6 weeks. This is a normal everyday occurrence, but when you have fake lashes this natural loss becomes much more noticeable. This will affect the time between fills. With natural lashes as you notice your lashes falling out more frequently, you may notice gaps between your lashes that you didn't notice before. 

What Can Damage Your Lashes?

While lash extensions wont harm your natural lashes if done correctly, there are a few things that will damage your natural lashes. This includes pulling at your natural eyelashes and pulling them out. This damage can cause your natural lashes to be shorter than normal.

Lash extensions won't ruin your natural lashes, but improper aftercare will! Making sure you are properly taking care of your lashes post extension or between wills will not only keep your natural lashes healthy,, but will allow the fills to last longer. In some very severe events, not taking care of your lashes can cause inflammation or itchiness in the eyes.

About Lash And Blade Aesthetics

Lash and Blade Aesthetics is a full service lash and microblading boutique in Huntington, Beach, California!

Owner and brow and lash artist Peyton, is a certified esthetician from Botanical and Medical Aesthetics and opened Lash and Blade Aesthetics in 2019.

Peyton aims to provide the best eyelash extensions and brows in Huntington Beach. This is only the beginning for her and you're invited to join the journey!