BEAUTY TIPS While eyelash extensions look great, you need to do your research to decide if they are for you! If you’re going to a good technician they can be costly and aftercare is very important. As trends move along with time more information is learned. Before it was advised to not get your lashes wet but now research has found cleaning the lashes helps with retention and reducing dirt, dust mites etc. With that being said, you need to be able to afford lash shampoo and the brush that goes along with it in addition to your service. You also need to be careful with maintenance. Listed below are some common aftercare items: 1. Keep them dry. Avoid showering, washing your face with hot water or wetting your lashes. (The very minimum is2 hours.) A dry washcloth can be rolled up and placed over your brows when you shower to protect your extensions from becoming totally saturated. 2. Avoid oil-based creams and lotions, makeup on, or around, the eyes. 3. Avoid extreme variation of heat, humidity, and cold weather (i.e. –hot showers, saunas,zero degree weather), your extensions can last longer. Normal activities like swimming, can resume after the appointment. 4. Gently cleanse the eye/eyelash area and do not scrub or rub your eyes to hard. Make sure to use a cleanser purchased specifically for lash extensions. These are some of the basic instructions but there are plenty more. Do you want lash extensions continuously? They are fun and look great but they do require maintenance. Or maybe they’re better for a special occasion. Make sure you think about all of the things lash extension entail to make your decision. September 2019 The URBAN EXPERIENCE 33
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