There are three major retention breakers for eyelash extensions during the summer:
- Swimming
- Barbecues
- Sunscreen
For each one, I’ll explain why they might be problematic and how you can prevent them from causing poor retention.
1. Swimming
A lot of our clients tend to go on vacation and always ask about swimming in the ocean.
Natural waters will not affect your eyelashes at all.
Chlorine pools on the other hand can affect your retention if you are swimming more than 3x a week, or are in the pool for a prolonged period of time.
The chlorine reacts with the extension adhesive and makes it very dry & brittle, leading your lashes to just flake off!
So how can you avoid this?
We strongly recommend using goggles if you can.
This will keep the chlorine off your lashes. If not, shampoo as soon as you’re done at the pool, this will wash off the chlorine from your lashes lengthening your retention.
2. Barbecues
What better time of year then to fire up the BBQ and grill dinner to perfection?
None.
But dinner isn’t the only thing you’re grilling!
Eyelash Extensions are made of plastic, and when plastic comes in contact with heat, it melts.
When your lashes come in contact with waves of heat or direct contact with heat, they are going to singe at the ends.
Singed lashes will leave the ends of your lashes looking wavy or brittle!
How can you avoid uneven lashes?
Don’t put your face over the BBQ, if you can, try to stand away while it’s on.
When you open the lid, please turn your face away and once again don’t get too close!
3. Sunscreen
SPF is a must when we have summer times errands and plans.
However, sometimes sunscreen contains oil. So please avoid applying sunscreen on your eyelids.
If you don’t apply sunscreen on your eyelids, remember that creams and sunscreens move around on your skin and will eventually move down onto your eyes and eventually your lash line.
To avoid the movement of sunscreen on your skin, you can use a setting or translucent powder to set it in place.
Please also remember to check make-up and skin care products for SPF & oil.
Final Thoughts
These are three major retention breakers for eyelash extensions, and can even affect your natural lashes.
If you have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to your Lash Artist at Divine Lashes by sending a text or e-mail.
~ Asako
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