What happens if you cry while wearing false eyelashes, the high stakes of crying with extensions, and the key reasons why tears are harmful to fake lashes in the long run.
On top of that, we’ve also added the most important things to keep in mind if you happen to cry with eyelash extensions to minimize damage.
You shouldn’t cry right after getting eyelash extensions because any type of wetness during the cure period can affect the retention of your eyelash extensions
Crying is mostly an involuntary reaction. Hence, you can’t always avoid it. Moreover, once the cure period of the lash glue is over, you can cry all you want without worries.
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Just remember to clean up your lashes right after crying to remove any oil and salt left over from your tears.
Salt and oil are solvents that can weaken the eyelash adhesive over time.
Tears are super-important for the body because they are one of the best weapons used by your immune system to prevent infections. They do so by washing away irritants and foreign particles that enter the eye.
Crying might seem the same as getting eyelash extensions wet, but it’s very different. Getting your eyelash extensions wet is recommended during your daily cleansing routine to maintain a healthy lash line and avoid problems like lash mites.
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However, tears also contain electrolytes (potassium, sodium, chloride), and thousands of proteins in addition to salt and fatty oils.
The biological reason why tear glands produce oils in addition to water is to prevent tears from drying too fast so that the eyes are moist for a long period.
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Truth be told, water isn’t the enemy when it comes to crying with eyelash extensions. It’s the combination of salt and oil that’s prevalent in natural tears, which can break down the lash glue that’s keeping lash extensions connected to natural lashes.
Since eyelash extension adhesive is made up of a chemical called cyanoacrylate, you should avoid salt and oil on your lashes.
Both of these are solvents that can weaken the bond of your extensions.
It is crucial to cleanse your eyelash extensions after crying using the following steps to remove the oil and salt that accumulated on your lashes from your tears.
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Pump out the eyelash shampoo provided by your stylist in your hands
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Put the shampoo foam on your lashes. Let it coat your lashes all the way to your lash line.
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Gently stroke your lashes up and down with a soft makeup brush.
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Rinse your lashes gently with water running down your face. Avoid splashing or shooting water directly at your lashes.
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Dry your lashes with a hairdryer on low and cool settings.
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Comb your lashes with a spoolie so that tangled eyelashes are back in order as they originally were.
DO NOT RUB YOUR EYES
Crying isn’t a big problem unless you’re doing it too long or too frequently while wearing lash extensions.
The very first thing to remember when you have watery eyes or cry too much while wearing eyelash extensions is mindfulness. That’s because most people end up rubbing and scrubbing their eyes harshly whenever they cry.
You should avoid gruffly rubbing your eyes when you’re crying. Doing so can pull or tug the lash extensions, making them fall out easily.
For the same reason, natural eyelashes fall out when you cry a bucket too. If you need to dry tears, gently pat-dry instead.
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AVOID SLEEPING WITH DRY TEARS
Make sure to avoid sleeping without cleaning your eyes.
Dried-up tears = concentrated salt and oil on your false lash extensions. Sleeping with eyelash extensions is very different.
That’s why if you don’t wash your lashes before going to bed, especially after crying, your lash line will accumulate oil and other minerals.
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While water isn’t harmful on its own, tears are harmful to lash extensions because they also contain salt and oil. They can degrade the bond created by the lash glue.
That’s why aftercare is very important if you shed tears while wearing lash extensions. Keep in mind to avoid roughly rubbing your eyes after crying and sleeping with dry tears.
Always wash your eyes after crying because it helps to remove sediment and oil from tears. Crying isn’t a rare thing, and you just need to be careful about how you handle crying while wearing extensions.