Key Takeaways
- The key is to avoid any rubbing, pulling, or pressure on your lash extensions by properly elevating your head and face so that your lashes do not touch the massage table.
- You can adjust the face cradle, use a towel roll, or support your forehead with your arms.
- Ask the therapist for a satin or silk face cradle cover.
If you badly need a massage but are worried about your eyelash extensions getting crushed when lying on your stomach, don’t worry!
There are 4 simple solutions to avoid this.
Adjust the Face Cradle
Most massage beds come with a face cradle.
It’s the padded attachment positioned at the head end of the bed with an opening in the center for your face to rest.
You want to adjust the cradle height so that once your face is in, your eyes can open and close freely.
That way, you’ll avoid any friction against the fabric.
Also, be careful when positioning your head.
I like to go chin-first and then push my chin against the cradle so that my lashes have enough room to clear until my forehead fully rests on the cradle.
Use a Towel Roll
You can create a cradle by rolling up a large towel and place it around where your forehead would rest.
Make sure most of the weight of the head lies on the forehead against the towel roll.
I usually go for a rolled towel that is at least 2 or 3 inches thick so that my eyes can open and close without my lashes touching the bed’s fabric.
Use Your Arms
Ok, this should be your last resort.
If you’re getting a long massage, you’ll feel the burn in your arms.
But you can create a cradle by putting your arms in front of you with your elbows bent and forearms parallel.
You can then rest your forehead on your forearms, making sure there’s enough space again for your lashes to blink.
Ask for Satin or Silk Face Cradle Covers
This is more of a preventive measure and shouldn’t replace the 3 strategies already discussed.
If your extensions ever come in contact with the lash bed cover, you want as little friction as possible.
Unfortunately, most massage bed covers are made out of cotton, which is very abrasive.
Instead, you should ask for satin or silk covers that are a lot smoother.
Why We Care
With these lash-saving tips, you can blissfully zen out during your massage without stressing about your extensions getting crushed.
Namaste, lashed, and relaxed!
— Asako
