There is nothing sadder than walking out of a beauty salon with perfect lashes and brows and seeing them start losing right after a few days. And that is why it is so disheartening when your lashes and brows that have come to Dubai for treatment shed off prematurely.
Lash shedding is normal, however, there are several reasons that make them fall faster than expected and the same goes for brows. From application and maintenance to high humidity, perspiration, skincare products, and water, everything can affect the retention rate of lashes and brows in the short term.
For lash extensions, brow extensions or other semi-permanent beauty procedures, understanding certain nuances can make a huge difference in the results.
Before you start asking salon owners, estheticians, your friends who do lash extensions for a living or even yourself what went wrong, consider this: natural lashes and brow hairs shed on a regular basis
Lash extensions are attached to a natural lash, meaning that if your own lash sheds, the extension will shed with it. Same goes for brow extensions. As such, it is normal to find some extensions on your pillowcase, towel, or face after sleeping.
The issue arises when you notice excessive shedding, particularly soon after the procedure, when extensions are not attached to your own lashes anymore.
In that case, the problem may be in the adhesive bond, the technique or your environment.
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, eyelash extensions are generally reapplied every two to three weeks. Moreover, improper application or a reaction to the adhesive may cause unwanted effects around the eye.
Dubai is not exactly a cold winter kind of place. Fluctuating temperatures between a nice cool air-conditioned room and the hot desert sun can damage your beautiful lashes. The bonding agents professional lash technicians use can be quite sensitive to the humidity in the air, so an overly hot or humid climate may keep the bonds from reaching their curing potential. Another issue with applying extensions in an overly dry environment is that is may also affect the curing ability of the bonding agents
If the bonding agents are not able to cure properly when applying your extensions, the bond may not be as strong as it should be
Another problem with applying lashes in an overly dry environment is that it may also affect the curing ability of the bonding agents.
This is why an experienced lash technician knows the temperature and humidity in the room before deciding what type of adhesive to choose and working with during the procedure.
For residents of Dubai, this factor is especially important to consider during the hot season.
At the same time, the correct choice of adhesive and qualified method of its application are also important.
Many clients, after the lashes have grown in, try to avoid all water procedures to avoid harming their lashes.
This is not necessary.
On the contrary, after the end of the indicated time (about 7-12 h after the procedure) performed by a lash specialist, you need to teach your lashes to wash away.
There are many things that damage lashes: sweat, sebum, cream, sunscreen, and dust.
Most importantly, you need to take special care when washing.
In addition, your technician will tell you exactly when the glue you chose becomes damp.
Depending on the composition and technology of installation, this procedure may well be recommended to you.
Nevertheless, there is usually some period after which it becomes necessary to clean the lashes of the accumulated film as soon as possible after the end of the procedure.
This is an often overlooked part of beauty care and maintenance.
When you think of your home’s water supply, you might think of temperature and cleanliness, but water also contains minerals.
Hard water has a high mineral content including calcium and magnesium, which can leave deposits when the water is evaporated hence the spots that can appear on your shower glass, chrome fittings, and tiles.
The same minerals can cause deposits to appear on your hair and skin.
For a person who regularly cleanses their face and scalp, the quality of the water used for this process can become another essential factor in the context of beauty maintenance.
So, just because they use tap water, this does not mean that their lash extensions will necessarily start shedding.
Nevertheless, there are several additional factors, influencing the lashes’ condition that might require attention.
They concern the properties of the adhesive, the technology of the lash extension procedure, the individual care and cleansing habits of the client, and even the quality of municipal water.
Therefore, if after washing your face or taking a shower you start brushing off your lashes and combing them back, noting that they have become stiff and coated with a white film, it is time to start thinking about the quality of the water.
Lotions and creams that are used by a client on a regular basis may undermine lash extensions because of the active substances they consist of.
Therefore, in order to prolong your lash extensions, you need to minimize the contact of eye contour creams, cleansing agents, and makeup removers with your lashes.
It does not mean that you shall forbid using them, but you should choose wisely which cosmetics are allowed to touch your lashes.
Instead, ask your eye contour creams and lash technician to indicate which cosmetics are safe for your lashes and which shall be prohibited.
Dubai is unforgiving when it comes to beauty treatments.
You may quickly find yourself at the gym, having lunch outside, at the beach, swimming, sweaty and then back in the cool air-conditioning of the building or hotel.
While sweat itself may be okay, sweat mixed with salt, chlorine and irritation may call for some extra love for those beautiful lashes of yours.
So if you have been swimming in salty or chlorinated water, be sure to rinse those lashes afterwards.
The most important thing is to avoid rubbing your eyes vigorously when doing so.
Instead, try using a cleansing method appropriate for your lashes and patting them dry rather than rubbing them.
The reason you might be seeing some of your lashes falling out prematurely may have nothing to do with the method of your care, but rather, with the position you sleep in for the majority of your eight-hour overnight visits to the Land of Nod.
Sleeping face down puts pressure on your lashes, and sleeping on your side can cause friction on one side, causing one eye’s lashes to fall out before the other.
You don’t necessarily have to change your sleeping position completely, but you should be mindful of how much pressure you’re putting on your eyes
Also, a clean pillowcase can prevent the build-up of skincare products, oils, and other debris that can get on your face while you sleep.
Itchy eyes, tiredness, allergies, or simply bad habits can cause us to touch our eyes subconsciously
Unfortunately, extensions do not take kindly to being rubbed or pulled
Even a gentle rubbing of the eye can undo retention of your extensions by creating tension on the bonding agents which can cause them to prematurely loosen damaging your natural lashes
Ask your lash professional for advice if your eyes are often itchy after eyelash extensions
If you have excessive eye redness, swelling, discomfort, or irritation, you should see a doctor. Eyelash extensions have been associated with eye and eyelid irritation and allergic reaction, so these symptoms should not be taken lightly.
Aftercare is important but can’t compensate for badly performed extensions
Retention can be compromised by wrong isolation, glue, placement or environmental conditions during the service.
Your technician should analyze your natural lashes and recommend the type of extensions and volume according to the morphology and strength of your natural lashes
The more volume you want, the stronger your natural lashes need to be, so they can withstand the weight of the extensions.
In case you lose a big portion of your lashes within a few days, instead of investing in a new set, consult your lash technician to find out if there is an underlying reason for your lash loss
Depending on the cause, the lash loss may occur in a particular phase or depend on the glue type, isolation, or aftercare advice.
One of the most common lash myths I hear is that in order to prolong the life of lashes you should “never wash your lashes.
You should not skip washing your lashes because they require a special form of maintenance
The excess oil can clog the pores around your lash line.
First and foremost one of the main things every professional lash technician will teach their clients is
how to properly clean lashes instead of leaving them dirty.
The one thing that every lash technician will tell their client to do is make sure they clean lashes properly with gentle motions and let them air dry.
Also you should ask your lash technician what cleanser they recommend you use for the type of lashes or extensions you have.
To prolong lash extensions lifetime you should:
In case of unusual quick shedding consult with your lash stylist about the possible cause.
While lash extensions can steal the spotlight, brow treatments can also be impacted by the same type of habits.
Brow extensions and other treatments take a beating from skincare products, makeup , sweat, cleansing and friction throughout the day.
Slathering on thick creams or oil over your brows when cleansing or repeatedly touching up your brows during the day can shorten their lifespan
The same advice holds true for keeping your lashes looking their best, limiting friction and using proper cleansing techniques and products will prolong the life of your extensions.
Your beauty routine may include more than what you see on your counter top.
The water that runs over you in the shower every morning can play a role in the condition of your lashes and brows, especially if you have hard water in your area. Understanding what’s really in your water is the first step to learning how to combat it.
A shower filter may help reduce some impurities and unwanted elements, depending on the technology and certification. Still, it is essential to understand what a specific filter is designed to remove rather than guess that all shower filters eliminate all minerals.
At H2O PureBlue we think smart showers begin with educated clients.
Your beautiful hair, skin and lash extensions require more than just hitting the shower button and hoping for the best.
If your lashes or brows extensions are coming off faster than you would like, before jumping to the conclusion something is wrong with Dubai weather and you have to stop using water at all, take into consideration a variety of causes which may be involved. Your natural hair growth patterns, lash application technique, adhesive used for the extensions, humidity, sweating, skincare products, hygiene, friction and your day to day surroundings all play a part
Dubai’s humidity can be hard to contend with, which is why it’s critical to utilize the appropriate maintenance following beauty treatments to maximize results.
In addition, if you’ve been using expensive skincare products and the outcomes of washing your face aren’t going the desired direction, chances are the root of the issue exists in a considerably closer location than you might have originally thought and could lie within the bathroom.
It’s surprisingly simple to improve the majority of beauty treatments by being a bit more conscious about the type of water you’re utilizing for regular hygiene activities
