How and When to Wash Your Face with Eyelash Extensions

So, when should you wash your lashes?

Keeping the lash bond as clean as possible is crucial for the longevity of your eyelash extensions. Water, salts, and oils are the main culprits that can weaken the glue. That’s why it's essential to dry your lashes thoroughly after cleaning them (using a cool setting, of course).

Thanks to our amazing Lionheart Super Bonder, which cures the glue instantly, you can get your lashes wet right away!

Top tip: If your client is sensitive to adhesive fumes, give them a lash bath with our daily-use shampoo after applying the Super Bonder. This will eliminate strong fumes, leaving your client with irritation-free eyes.

Can I still wash my face?

Yes, and it's important! A good skincare routine is essential for removing dirt, makeup, and excess oil. However, when you have lash extensions, extra care around the eyes is necessary.

If you don't cleanse properly, excess oil around the eye area can clog your pores. When this happens, it weakens the adhesive, causing your lash extensions to fall out prematurely. Worse, it could lead to bacterial eye infections, which could force you to pause your lash appointments until it's cleared up.

What products should I use on my face?

For the eye area, we always recommend using our daily-use eyelash shampoo. As for the rest of your face, choose a cleanser that is neither alcohol-based nor oil-based, as both ingredients are known to break down lash adhesive. A gentle, oil-free, and alcohol-free facial wash is best when you have eyelash extensions.

A foaming cleanser for sensitive skin is often ideal, as it's less likely to irritate your eyes compared to cream or gel cleansers.

Before purchasing any new products, consult your lash technician for recommendations tailored to your specific needs.

How to Wash Your Face with Eyelash Extensions

• Wash above the eyes: Use upward motions, away from the lashes.



• Wash under the eyes: Clean the areas under your lashes, again moving away from the lash line.



• Wash the lashes: Gently clean any eyeshadow or eyeliner off your lashes. We recommend using a soft brush, like an eyeshadow brush (with no product), to get into those tiny spaces without damaging your extensions.

• Brushing lashes when wet: When wet, lashes become heavier. Brushing them while damp can accidentally pull off your lash extensions, so avoid this!
• Drying your lashes: Rubbing them dry with a paper towel may seem quick, but it loosens the bond between the extensions and your natural lashes. Instead, use a hair dryer on the lowest and coolest setting to fluff your lashes up again.
• Makeup wipes: Be wary of makeup wipes that contain oils, glycols, or emollients. These ingredients can loosen the lash bond, causing poor retention.

Conclusion

Yes, you can still wash your face when you have eyelash extensions, but you must be cautious. Avoid letting water run directly over your lashes, and clean around them first, followed by the extensions themselves.