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Everything you need to
know about lash retention!!!
Did you know that eyelash extension can last up to eight weeks? Lash extensions are semi-permanent. Once stuck on your eyelashes, they will take some time to fall. That can be caused by lash shedding, some lash retention killers, not getting the right adhesive, or health conditions and medications. You’ll find an explanation of those details below!
What is eyelash extension retention and why is it important?
Lash retention simply means how long eyelash extensions last on the natural lashes.
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One of the reasons why we love extensions is because they stay on our eyelashes for a long time compared to other products in the cosmetic industry… But did you know that you can contribute to this happiness?
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Indeed, there are some ways you can get longer retentions and we will take our time to explain to you how to improve your lash retentions!
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You can either lose your lashes because the bond between the eyelash extension and the glue breaks, or because your natural lashes fall.
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This is the reason why it is important for a lash artist to analyze a client’s natural eyelashes, to choose the right thickness and length. Choosing an inappropriate thickness or length can damage the natural lashes, and make the natural lashes fall faster. This can be problematic since we don’t want to lose our real lashes unless it is time for natural shedding.
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What are major causes of
bad retention?
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In order to improve the lash retentions, there are a few things you need to educate your clients on:
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1. Avoid rubbing their eyes!
Be careful when touching the eyes. That can happen unconsciously. It could happen while you are stressed and plucking your eyelashes or it could happen at night while sleeping when the eyes are rubbing against the pillow.
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If you know you are the kind of person to sleep on your face, get an eye mask for sleep or a silk pillowcase! You will avoid your lashes getting caught or pulled on a regular pillowcase. Silk Pillowcases & Eye Masks Available at the studio for purchase!!
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Rubbing your eyes can also cause lash damage since you’ll be pulling your real eyelashes. That will result in fewer full lash sets whenever you go to get your lashes done.
2. Avoid products with the oil!
Make sure to use oil-free products. Products with oil can easily break the bond between the adhesive and the natural lash. If applying cream, make sure to leave the eyes area cream-free. If you wear makeup, be careful with makeup remover. Some contain oil as well. Make sure to use lash shampoo to remove the makeup from the eyes area, and to use oil-free makeup remover when you’re cleaning your face from makeup.
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3. Clean your lashes religiously!
A lot can accumulate around the eyes area. It can be sebum, makeup residues, sweat, dry skin, anything! This is the reason why it is important to clean the lashes. Not only will it keep away from getting eye infections, but it will also help for the adhesive bond to stay on the natural lashes.
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Get lash shampoo now! Pick up the 3peice Shampoo set at your next appointment!!
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Many people think cleaning their lashes will make their lashes fall, but take some time to make them understand that lashes don’t stick to dirty lashes!
What causes bad eyelash retention?
There are other reasons that could affect lash retentions and no one can control those. It includes medications, health conditions, seasonal sheddings.
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1. Medication and health conditions
Some medications make the body produce more sebum, while other medications can make the body shed faster.
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You’ll be able to do some research on the conditions you may have or the medications they take, and see if it can affect or not lash retention.
2. Seasonal shedding
Have you ever noticed that sometimes during the year we tend to lose more hair than usual? That usually happens during seasonal changes.
Our body either gets ready for cooler temperatures or gets ready for hotter temperatures including more vitamin C from the sun.
You’ll notice your clients losing more lashes in spring, and in fall. The lashes will end their cycle faster in order to prepare for the new season coming in.
They’ll lose their real lashes, and sets/fills will look less full as usual. The good thing about that is that it is temporary! It lasts a few weeks, and then the lashes are back to normal.
Unfortunately, there isn’t much we, lash artists, can do about it. It is something natural happening.