The hairs grow to a certain length and then stop. Finally, they come off after they have reached their maximum length. Because eyelash extensions are applied one eyelash at a time to a single natural eyelash, natural lashes can freely go through the growth cycle and eventually come off with the extension attached. One of the most common things I've seen in my career is that clients damage their own eyelashes by pulling and touching them.
If you pull out the extensions, you're more likely to pull out your own natural lashes as well. This can make your eyelashes look plump and thinner than before you had extensions. Nor can I stress enough the importance of aftercare in keeping eyelashes healthy. Proper aftercare will not only keep your lashes healthy, but it will also prolong the time between fillers and make your lashes look fuller for longer.
In severe cases where eyelashes are not cleaned, microscopic mites can inflame the eyes and cause itching. Like head hair, eyelashes can become oily and greasy if not washed. This is a perfect breeding ground for Demodex mites. If you notice that your natural lashes look thinner and thinner as your eyelash extensions start to fall out, treatment could be the culprit.
Sometimes extensions can disrupt the natural growth cycle of eyelashes. You might think you have the extensions you want to find out, but consult your stylist to determine what types of false ones best fit the length of the shape of your own eyelashes. It could be different from what you imagined. That stress can cause your natural eyelashes to fall out prematurely, and when that happens consistently, it can cause permanent damage.
It is best to maintain a length that is no more than 2 mm longer than that of natural eyelashes and a diameter that does not exceed that of natural eyelashes. However, the curl and shape of the eyelashes could be a matter of preference. This is because the glue can tear off natural eyelashes that have just started to grow and clog the hair follicle. This can also cause skin irritation and cause problems beyond damaged natural eyelashes, such as dermatitis.
While eyelash extensions, if done by an expert stylist, are generally low-risk, some risks still exist. In an interview with Oprah Daily, famous eyelash expert Clementina Richardson says that trying to remove your eyelashes yourself can tear off natural eyelashes and cause bald spots, which may or may not grow back. While damage to natural eyelashes isn't ideal (nor is it sustainable over time), any breakage or fall should resolve on its own in one to three months, as part of a typical eyelash growth cycle (more on this below). While I have fairly long eyelashes naturally, they're bleached blondes, which means I feel like a naked mole rat when I'm not wearing eye makeup.
Trichotillomania: Trichotillomania is a stress-or anxiety-induced urge to pull out your hair, including your eyelashes. Another unfortunate reason why people say that eyelash extensions ruin eyelashes is because they went to an inexperienced eyelash specialist who glued them to the eyelash extension to the skin of the lash line instead of to their natural eyelashes. If you're planning to get eyelash extensions, have them applied by a licensed beautician to avoid these side effects. The purpose of eyelash extensions is to give the eyes a made-up appearance without the use of mascara or other type of eye makeup.
One of the fundamentals that eyelash technicians learn is how to respect the natural growth cycle of eyelashes. To help you decide if eyelash extensions are right for you without relying on rumors from the beauty gossip industry, I consulted Andra Marin (opens in a new tab), artistic director and expert eyelash stylist at Courtney Akai Lash Boutique (opens in new tab) in New York, and ophthalmologist Alberto Distefano (opens in a new tab), M. THEY LOOK BEAUTIFUL: When done correctly, eyelash extensions will make your eyelashes look long, full and wavy at all times. They'll determine what your natural lashes can handle, to ensure that eyelash extensions do just that: extend your natural lashes, without destroying them.
Next, two eyelash experts, a dermatologist and a plastic surgeon will discuss everything you need to know about eyelash extensions, from finding the right eyelash artist to the cost, risks and everything in between. A single artificial eyelash fiber is dipped with a little glue and adheres to the top of the insulated natural eyelash. . .
