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What are eyelash extensions?

What are eyelash extensions?

Eyelash extensions are semipermanent lashes that are hand-glued on top of your natural lashes, says Andra Marin, artistic director and expert lash stylist at Courtney Akai Lash Boutique in NYC. Unlike strip lashes, lash extensions are glued on individually to your...
Brush Your Lashes

Brush Your Lashes

To maintain your fluttery new lashes, make sure to brush them out occasionally to avoid any kinks, clumps, or debris from sleeping. “The rule of thumb is only to brush them out when needed,” says Feroz. Packs of clean spoolies

Switch to a Silk or Satin Pillowcase

Switch to a Silk or Satin Pillowcase

Bad news, stomach sleepers: Sleeping with your face pushed into your pillow can cause your extensions to fall out more quickly. Instead, try to sleep on your back for ultimate eyelash extension maintenance. What’s more, be sure to do so using a silk pillowcase so if...
Avoid Waterproof Eye Products

Avoid Waterproof Eye Products

Though you don’t have to wear mascara once you have extensions, sometimes you might want to add some extra drama to your look. In that case, avoid waterproof formulas at all cost—experts say they’re much harder to remove and all that tugging is bad news for the life...
Avoid Water for the First 48 Hours

Avoid Water for the First 48 Hours

Once your fresh set of extensions is installed, any moisture around the eyes is a no-go. You want the glue to set in so that your lashes last as long as possible. Blink Brow Bar brow and lash extension expert Sabah Feroz tells clients to wash around the eye when...