Caring for your lash extensions through the four seasons—summer, spring, autumn, and winter—can seem like a herculean task. Lash extensions also require intentional care just like natural lashes, especially during seasonal changes.
Through the four seasons, our natural lashes undergo shedding. You can lose between one to five lashes every day. There is no need to panic, as it is a normal process. Do you know you can shed lashes even when you have lash extensions?
How do the four seasons affect our lashes?
With summer comes the heat that can be traumatic for your lash extensions. Your hair, including lashes, booms in the summer. During winter, you will notice your lashes are fragile and become prone to falling off. If you have on your lash extensions during this season, it would be a bonus point for you.
During autumn, you may also notice that your lashes are weaker and are falling out. Would spring come with the breathing space for your lashes? Unfortunately, no.
As your lashes undergo the hair-growth cycle throughout the seasons, you can decide to go for lash extensions. However, how do you care for your lash extensions through summer, winter, spring, and autumn?
Five ways to manage your Lash Extensions through the four seasons.
1. Cleanse the lash extensions:
The eyelids are one of the oiliest parts of the body. When you clean your lash extensions, you are blotting out the oil that may clump the lashes.
Use a foaming oil-free and alcohol-free lash wash to clean the lash extensions. Do not scrub the extensions, but make use of a soft cleaning brush to brush the lashes daily.
2. Dampen lashes:
Moisturizing your lash extensions during the cold season would promote growth for your natural lashes. To keep your lash extensions in place while hydrating, avoid going for moisturisers with oils, glycerin, or wax. Shop for special moistening serums that apply to lashes with extensions.
3. Get lash fills often:
To keep your lash extensions in excellent form all year around, always schedule an appointment with your lash technician to get lash fills within every two to three weeks.
During the appointment, your lash technician may also check on the health of your natural lashes, and remove overgrown or twisted extensions. Friendly advice? Do not miss your lash fills appointment.
4. Use a Sealant:
After getting fills, it is advisable to get a sealant. A sealant will extend the life of the adhesive and keep the extension in place for a long time.
5. Avoid Acute Heat:
There is a profound reason to avoid potent heat when you have lash extensions. Heat softens the adhesive bond and can lead to lash extensions falling out. Practice safe steaming and minimize the risk of getting intense heat in direct contact with your lash extensions.
These five simple guides can help you enjoy your favourite lash extensions throughout the four seasons. If you haven’t gotten your lash extensions yet, book an appointment and get the best lash treatment.
