RESOURCES
FACT
You lose 2-3 natural lashes per eye everyday.
Perhaps more depending upon a number a variants. (Which include but are not limited to: Personal Hygiene, Stress, Sleep Patterns, Skin Type, Home / Work Environments, Hormonal Changes, and Personal Growth Cycles).
MYTH
You have to wait 24 hours before you get your lash extensions wet.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO WAIT 24 HOURS TO GET YOUR LASH EXTENSIONS WET.
Pink Tiger Society proudly uses Professional Products which do not present the need to wait any amount of time after receiving Lash Extensions to shower or wet your extensions)
FACT
Lash fills are typically scheduled every 1-3 weeks.
In order to be considered a "fill" client you must maintain at least 40% of your lash set. Less than 40% of remaining lashes will result in the price of a full set.
MYTH
You can use baby shampoo to wash your lashes.
PLEASE NEVER WASH YOUR EXTENSIONS WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN LASH SHAMPOO PROVIDED TO YOU AT THE TIME OF YOUR LASH SESSION OR UPON APPROVAL FROM YOUR LASH ARTIST!
FACT
You should wash (with shampoo brush), rinse, pat dry, brush and fan dry your lashes at least once a day to maintain open fans & healthy lash lines.
Skipping any of theses steps could lead to poor retention rates, styes, blepharitis, or conjunctivitis or other serious eye infections. We highly recommend purchasing a Lash Care Kit before you leave the salon.
MYTH
Lash Extensions damage your natural lashes.
Truthfully, this is the most offensive of all the myths surrounding Lash Extensions and Lash Extension culture. Properly trained Lash Professionals DO NOT cause damage to Natural Lashes during Lash Extension procedures.
FACT
You should discontinue the use of mascara a few days prior to your lash appointment and should fully discontinue mascara use after you have been lashed or until your lash extensions are removed.
Mascara can cause build up of oil and debris on Lash Extensions and even damage the bond of glue used to hold your Extensions in place.
MYTH
You can't get lash extensions if you wear contacts.
Although it is true you should be prepared to wear your glasses before your Lash appointment this is just a precautionary measure taken to prevent a possible chemical reaction with Lash adhesives. You are free to return to contacts as soon as we are finished with the service
FACT
Lashing takes TIME!
Please be prepared to stay a while for a wonderful lash nap where you will wake up feeling divine. I will provide blankets and pillows but it's best if you provide your own entertainment. Spotify, Youtube, Podcasts, Binaural Beats, what ever keeps your peace and happiness.
MYTH
You don't have to rinse your lash shampoo.
Yes you absolutely do if you want to maintain your retention.
FACT
You should avoid caffeine for a minimum of 3-5 hours prior to your lash appointment.
The slightest movements cause great duress when you're aiming for "micro targets".
MYTH
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FACT
Lash Extensions last 6 weeks+++
LASH EXTENSIONS ARE A TEMPORARY SERVICE THAT
REQUIRE REGULAR MAINTENANCE!
2-3 week fills are suggested due to the length of a healthy natural lash cycle. (Thats right! Your body shed's and regenerate at their own rate much like skin cells! This process typically takes 6-8 weeks to complete).
Tips:
Lash After Care
It is imperative to wash your Lash Extensions between service appointments. You should aim to wash your Lashes properly at least once a day with careful attention and gentle strokes. Prioritizing: Wash Routines around sweating, crying, and swimming.
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I only recommend the use of OCuSOFT. You can purchase it from us directly in the salon or buy your own on the OCuSOFT website.
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​Practice washing your Lashes and face over the sink with a series of rags to ensure face soaps never enter your Lash Line. (Think a mini at home facial).
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​Rinse your Lashes with a gentle stream of clean (distilled) water.
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​Pat dry with a paper towel or dry cloth.
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​Brush and Fan Dry
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THINGS TO AVOID:
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EXCESSIVE CRYING AND SWEATING.
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DO NOT WASH YOUR FACE OR LASHES IN THE SHOWER!!!
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DO NOT WASH YOUR LASHES WITH HOT WATER.
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DO NOT USE OTHER UNAPPROVED FACE SOAPS OR OILS ON YOUR LASH LINE.
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DO NOT APPLY MASCARA!
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AVOID EXTREME HEAT AND STEAM
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CHANGE YOUR DISPOSABLE LASH SPOOLIES OFTEN.
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WASH YOUR LASH BRUSH/WAND WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL AFTER COMPLETING YOUR ROUTINE.
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CHANGE YOUR LASH WASHING BRUSH/WAND ON A 14-30 DAY ROTATION.
Q:
What are Lash Extensions?
Lashes are still a rather new & revolutionary service in the Beauty Industry. There are countless types, textures, curls, and styles. It can easily become overwhelming!
I hope by addressing some healthy Lash hygiene regimens and throughly educating my clients with Lash FACTS (not Myths), together we can maintain a beautiful Lash extension look with a healthy retention rate.
As a client at Pink Tiger Society, you can expect even better retention rates and less exposure to traditional Lash extension chemicals.