Everything you need to know about the duration of eyelash extensions: tips, factors and optimal maintenance
The lifespan of eyelash extensions depends on many factors, from the type of extension chosen to the client's daily care. In this article, we explore how to optimize extension retention through a proper maintenance routine and quality products. Ensuring the longevity of extensions contributes to client satisfaction and strengthens each technician's professional reputation.
The average length of extensions
On average, eyelash extensions last between 4 and 6 weeks. However, this duration can vary depending on the type of application chosen. Classic applications often last slightly longer, as each natural lash is individually extended, which limits the stress on the natural lashes. Russian volume extensions, which offer a fuller look, generally require more frequent touch-ups, every 3 to 4 weeks. Maison Regard offers quality products and training, ideal for ensuring controlled and long-lasting application.
Factors that influence retention
Eyelash extension glue
Glue plays a crucial role in the lifespan of extensions. Professional-grade glue ensures long-lasting adhesion, minimizing frequent touch-ups. It's essential to choose a glue that's suited to the salon's environmental conditions (humidity, temperature) to optimize retention.
Installation technique
A well-mastered application technique is essential to avoid problems like "stickies" (eyelashes stuck together), which affect client comfort and can shorten the life of extensions. A technician trained with rigorous methods, such as those taught in Maison Regard training courses, guarantees quality results, providing long-lasting application and optimal comfort for each client.
Daily maintenance
Daily maintenance is also essential to prolong the hold of your extensions. An eyelash shampoo, for example, helps keep lashes clean, removing sebum and makeup residue that could weaken the glue. Maison Regard offers a shampoo specially designed for gentle and effective care, facilitating extension maintenance and ensuring better retention.
Educate clients on extension care
It is crucial to properly inform clients about the steps to take to preserve their extensions:
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Avoid oil-based products : Makeup removers and creams containing oil can dissolve the glue, causing the extensions to fall out prematurely. Therefore, oil-free products are best around the eyes.
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Brushing Lashes : Encourage clients to brush their extensions daily with a clean brush to keep lashes aligned and prevent tangles.
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Avoid water for the first 24 hours : Following this instruction allows the glue to adhere well to the natural lashes, maximizing the retention of the extensions.
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Avoid rubbing your eyes : A harmless gesture for many, but which can cause the extensions to fall out prematurely and damage the natural eyelashes.
Why choose quality products
Quality products are essential to ensure long-lasting hold. With specialized glues and care accessories, technicians can offer their clients optimal and long-lasting results. A primer, for example, prepares natural lashes by removing sebum, which strengthens the glue's adhesion and improves retention. By incorporating the right products into their routine, technicians ensure flawless and long-lasting application.
Training: an asset for extension retention
Quality training allows technicians to master the techniques necessary to ensure optimal retention. Maison Regard's training covers all aspects of installation, from adhesive selection to application techniques and post-installation care. By investing in professional training, technicians can offer long-lasting installations and learn to adapt their services to clients' needs.
Regular touch-ups
Even with the perfect care routine, extensions require regular touch-ups because natural lashes follow a growth cycle. Generally, touch-ups are recommended every 2 to 3 weeks to maintain a full and balanced appearance. Technicians can then replace fallen extensions and adjust lash density for a consistently flawless look.
Conclusion
To maximize the lifespan of eyelash extensions, it's essential to consider several factors: glue quality, application technique, daily care, and client education. With the right products and quality professional training, technicians can ensure satisfying and long-lasting results for their clients. A proper care routine, combined with the right products, allows clients to enjoy their extensions longer while maintaining a polished look between refills.
