Lash Tech Tips: Applying Eyelash Extensions To Weak Lashes

In this era of fierce beauty competition, eyelash extensions have become a secret weapon for many girls to enhance their beauty. Who wouldn't want to have long, curled, and thick eyelashes to transform into a goddess with charming eyes in an instant? 

But if your clients' lashes are weak, you need to pay extra attention when getting eyelash extensions! Some practical tips on applying eyelash extensions to weak lashes are below, and teach you step by step how to safely and beautifully achieve thick and beautiful lashes!

Pre-assessment and Consultation

Before getting eyelash extensions, it's crucial to have an in-depth conversation with your clients. Get well know about their previous lash extension experiences, the lash products they usually use, and whether they have any eye diseases or are taking certain medications, as these can all affect lash health. 

The lash technician will also need to observe the condition of their natural lashes carefully. Weak lashes may be thin, soft, prone to breakage, and have a shorter growth cycle. Through this assessment, develop the most suitable lash extension plan for your clients and give them a reasonable expectation of the final result.

Choose Right Products

Eyelash Extensions

For weak lashes, lightness is the top priority. It is recommended to choose silk, cashmere, or mink eyelash extensions. These materials are thin and soft, and very light in weight, which won't cause too much burden on weak natural lashes.

Never choose thick and heavy synthetic lashes, as they are likely to pull on natural lashes and make them even more fragile. Individual silk lashes are a great choice, as they are both natural-looking and lightweight.

Adhesive

The choice of adhesive is of vital importance! Be sure to choose a gentle and hypoallergenic professional lash adhesive. Some low-quality adhesives contain a large amount of chemicals, which are not only highly irritating but may also cause lash loss and allergies.

Hypoallergenic adhesives have a short curing time, which can quickly fix the lashes and reduce damage to the lashes. At the same time, they produce less irritating odor, making clients more comfortable during the lash extension process.

Preparation of the Natural Lashes

Before applying eyelash extensions, gently clean the natural lashes with a special oil-free cleanser to remove the oil, dust, and makeup residue on the lashes. A clean lash surface allows the adhesive to adhere better, ensuring a long-lasting lash extension effect. However, it's important to note that the cleaning process must be very gentle, as weak lashes are easily damaged. Never rub or pull hard.

To strengthen the toughness of the lashes, a lash serum containing nutrients such as biotin and keratin can be used before getting eyelash extensions. These ingredients can deeply nourish the lashes, making them healthier and stronger, and better able to bear the weight of false lashes. The lash serum can also improve the growth environment of the lashes and promote lash growth, preparing for the subsequent lash extension.

Application Techniques

When isolating the natural lashes, be extremely careful, as weak lashes are very easy to break. Use fine-tipped tweezers to separate the natural lashes one by one, ensuring that each lash can be individually attached with a false lash. This process requires great patience and care to avoid clamping multiple lashes at once, so as not to cause unnecessary damage to the lashes.

When attaching the lash extensions, place the false lashes as close as possible to the base of the natural lashes, but without touching the eyelid. Apply an appropriate amount of adhesive to the base of the false lash and gently press it onto the natural lash to ensure a tight fit. Start from the inner corner of the eye, attach the shorter lashes first, and gradually extend outward. Longer lashes can be used at the outer corner of the eye to create a natural eye makeup effect.

After-care Instructions

After getting eyelash extensions, warn clients to resist the urge to rub their eyes! Rubbing eyes not only causes the false lashes to fall off but may also pull on natural lashes, making already weak lashes even more vulnerable. If clients' eyes feel uncomfortable, gently wipe them with a clean cotton swab.

Advise clients to clean their lashes gently every day with a special lash cleanser and a spoolie brush to remove the dust and oil on the lashes. When cleaning, start from the base of the lashes and gently comb along the growth direction of the lashes. The movements must be gentle to avoid damaging the lashes.

Avoid getting lashes wet within 24 hours after getting eyelash extensions. This period is a crucial time for the adhesive to cure. Getting wet will affect the viscosity of the adhesive, causing the false lashes to fall off easily. A waterproof eye mask is recommended when washing the face.

By following these steps, lash techs can safely and effectively apply lash extensions to clients with weak lashes, enhancing their beauty while also taking care of their lash health. Remember, the key is to be gentle, use the right products, and provide proper after-care guidance.