New lash extensions look flawless, but no one tells you upfront: their lifespan depends entirely on your aftercare. It’s easy to think lash extensions are “low maintenance,” but that’s only half true. Though low-maintenance in some ways, they require consistent care to stay salon-fresh.
This guide shares “6 essential habits” from top artists to keep your lashes stunning until your next fill.
1. Clean Them Gently — But Do Clean Them
Product to use: Whispa Cloud Shampoo (Oil-Free & Extension-Safe)
It’s a myth that you should avoid washing your lash extensions. In fact, cleaning is crucial — dirt, oils, and makeup residue build up along the lash line, weakening the adhesive and leading to early shedding.
✅ Do this:
Use a gentle, foaming lash cleanser every evening. Apply with a clean brush or fingertips, rinse with cool water, and pat dry with a lint-free cloth.
❌ Not this:
Rubbing aggressively, using face wash with oils or sulfates, or skipping cleansing altogether.
2. Brush Daily — Keep Them Aligned
Tool: A Clean Spoolie Brush
While you sleep, lashes can shift or press against your pillow. A quick morning brush helps realign them, redistributes natural oils, and keeps that “just done” fluffiness.
✅ Do this:
Gently brush through lashes with a clean spoolie every morning — from base to tips, in a downward sweep.
❌ Not this:
Brushing when lashes are wet (can pull them), or using an old mascara wand with residue.
3. Keep Them Dry for the First 24 Hours
Why: Let the Adhesive Cure Fully
The bond between your natural lash and the extension needs time to set completely. Introducing moisture too soon can weaken the glue and cause premature fallout.
✅ Do this:
Avoid showers, steam, sweating, and tears for a full day after your appointment.
❌ Not this:
Washing your face with splashing water, using saunas, or crying at sad movies right after your appointment!
4. Avoid Oil-Based Products — At All Costs
Where oils hide: Makeup removers, creams, serums, and even some “waterproof” sunscreens
Oil breaks down lash adhesive — it’s that simple. Once the bond weakens, extensions slide off along with your natural lashes.
✅ Do this:
Check labels and choose oil-free formulas for eye makeup remover, moisturizer, and eye cream.
❌ Not this:
Using coconut oil to remove makeup, applying heavy eye cream close to the lash line, or ignoring your sunscreen ingredients.
5. Book Your Fill Every 2–3 Weeks — Consistently
Why timing matters:
Your natural lashes grow and shed in cycles. After 2–3 weeks, grown-out extensions begin to look sparse or uneven. Regular fills keep your lash line full, balanced, and beautiful.
✅ Do this:
Schedule your next fill before leaving the salon. Set a calendar reminder.
❌ Not this:
Waiting 4+ weeks until gaps are obvious — this often requires a full set again, costing more time and money.
6. Skip Heavy Eye Makeup — Let Your Lashes Shine
Heavy makeup = extra rubbing + residue buildup
Thick eyeliner, clumpy mascara, and glitter shadows require aggressive removal and leave debris along the base of your extensions. The less you add, the cleaner they stay.
✅ Do this:
Embrace the “no-makeup” eye look, or use minimal, water-based liner.
❌ Not this:
Applying waterproof mascara on extensions (it clumps and strains the bond), or packing on dark cream shadows.
Finally, beautiful lashes are maintained, not just applied.Follow these six habits, and you’ll enjoy longer-lasting sets, healthier natural lashes, and that coveted “fresh fill” look day after day.
After all, great lashes are an art — but keeping them great? That’s a discipline.
