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Why and How to Brush Eyelash Extensions?
Whether you have lash extensions or natural lashes, combing and fluffing them regularly is essential. In less than 30 seconds, you can gently comb your lashes, improving their appearance and helping your extensions last longer!
HOW you brush them is also important. Don’t worry—it’s simple!
Reasons Why You Should Brush Your Lashes?
- Preventing Lashes from getting tangled
Eyelash extensions are basically longer than one’s lashes, so it’s easy for them to get tangled. Also, as time passes by after getting your eyelash extensions, eyelashes with different growth cycles grow at different speeds and fall out.
If you leave your eyelashes unattended at this time, they can get tangled and can ruin the eyelash design. To prevent this, it’s good to carry a brush and comb your tangled eyelashes neatly. - Eyelash Health
If you don’t brush regularly, makeup residue is easy to clump up. These clumped residues make it easy for bacteria to reproduce and there is a high risk of eye diseases.
To keep your eyelashes and eyes healthy, you should always wash your lashes and hair roots thoroughly with a lash shampoo and brush to avoid clumping. - Improves the Retention of the Eyelash Extensions
It is equally important to maintain your lash extensions for a long time if you are spending your hard-earned money to get them extended beautifully. Brushing plays a much more important role in making them last longer.
If the eyelashes are tangled or clumped, the design is easier to get damaged, and the damaged eyelash design reduces the extension retention. In addition, if you feel uncomfortable with your lash extensions, you may unconsciously touch them often with your hands, which can impact the lash adhesion and hence reduce the retention. So if you want to increase the retention of the lash extensions, then brushing your lashes is mandatory.
The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Brushing Lash Extensions
Q: When should I begin brushing my eyelash extensions?
A: Brushing frequently during or immediately after lash extension application is not recommended. The glue initially undergoes rapid fixation, and complete curing takes between 12 and 24 hours, depending on the amount of glue used. As a result, frequent shocks while it is not fully cured can reduce the retention of eyelash extensions.
Brush eyelash extensions everyday to avoid clumping and prevent dirt from accumulating in your lash line. You can do this twice daily every morning and before going to bed. No need to brush your extensions too vigorously. Gentle brushing for a few seconds should be enough to keep your lash extensions looking neat and tidy.
Q: How frequently should you brush your lashes?
A: During the first 48 hours of wearing lash extensions, you should strictly avoid brushing and touching your lashes with your fingers. This is because the adhesive needs to dry and settle properly before getting brushed. After 48 hours, the lash glue should be completely dry. At this point, you can now brush your lash extensions in the morning and at night.
Q: How to brush your lash extensions after taking a shower or washing your face?
A: Dabbing the towel on your eyes may pull the delicate lash extensions. It is recommended to dab the area above and below your eyes.Gently brush your lashes downwards from the top and upwards with a lash wand to keep them a bit more fluff.
Q: Should you brush your wet eyelash extensions?
A: When your eyelashes are twisted, don’t wait for them to dry. Brush them neatly and set them aside to dry. This is because if the false lashes dry while still twisted, the twisting worsens and the retention of the eyelash extension decreases.
Q: Can you put on makeup after getting eyelash extensions?
A: This is a commonly asked question, and the answer is yes. As long as you choose the correct products, it would not have any negative effect on your lashes. Be sure to brush your lash extensions after applying makeup to remove any leftover cosmetic residue.
Also, using a coating sealant after makeup will give your lashes a neat appearance while also firmly fixing your lashes and extensions, which can also improve retention. Brushing your lashes with a clean mascara brush after applying the coating sealant can prevent lashes from clumping together, especially for volume extension.
How To Brush Your Eyelash Extensions In 3 Simple Steps?
With or without eyelash extensions, the brushing method is the same. However, when you have lash extensions, you need to be extra gentle when combing. We recommend you:
- Use a clean brush or wand to avoid transferring bacteria to the eyes.
- When brushing your lashes, brush evenly from base to end with your eyes closed.
- With your eyes open, brush your lashes again, organizing the design from the base to the end.
Brushing this way is safe for your lashes (especially with extensions) and will REALLY get through your lash line without pulling or tugging.
Takeaway
Brushing eyelash extensions and natural eyelashes regularly is essential to keep them looking their best. Not only will this routine help keep your lashes free of dirt, dust, and other debris that can cause irritation and damage, but it can also maintain their health, fullness, and length for longer-lasting wear.
