1. Which lash set is actually for you?
Not all extensions are the same — the right choice depends on your natural lashes and the look you want.
- Classic — one extension on one natural lash. Natural, "your lashes but better." Best if your lashes are healthy and you want subtle.
- Hybrid — a mix of classic and volume. Fuller than classic, softer than full volume. The sweet spot for most people, especially if your lashes have thinned with age.
- Volume — multiple lightweight lashes fanned onto one natural lash. Full, fluffy, and still weightless when they're applied right.
If your natural lashes are sparse or barely there — common after 40, and completely normal — volume or hybrid is usually where the magic happens. We build fullness that looks like it grew out of your own lash line.
2. Before your appointment
The day before
Skip the eyelash curler and waterproof mascara for a day or two — they leave residue the glue can't bond to.
The day of
- Come with clean, makeup-free eyes — no mascara, liner, or eye cream. Clean lashes bond stronger and last longer.
- Skip heavy caffeine right before — it can make your eyes flutter, which makes the work harder.
- Plan to relax. A full set takes a couple of hours with your eyes closed. Think of it as a nap you wake up prettier from.
3. Aftercare that actually matters
This is where lashes are won or lost. Do these and your set stays full for weeks:
- First 24 hours: no steam, sauna, hot showers on your face, or crying if you can help it — the glue is still curing.
- Cleanse them daily with a lash-safe foaming cleanser and a soft brush. Clean lashes hold longer than "protected" dirty ones — this is the #1 thing people get wrong.
- Brush them each morning with a clean spoolie.
- No oil-based products near your eyes — oil breaks down the bond. Check your cleanser, sunscreen, and makeup remover.
- Sleep on your back or a silk pillowcase. Smashing your face into a cotton pillow is how one side ends up sparse.
- Never pick or pull. If one feels loose, leave it — pulling takes your natural lash with it.
4. Keep them full — come back for fills
Extensions shed on the same cycle your natural lashes do. A fill every 2–3 weeks refreshes what's grown out and keeps you looking like you just left the chair. Wait too long and you're closer to a full set again.