The lash artist used to much glue. Using too much glue will cause premature hair loss due to your hair follicles being clogged and multiple hairs stuck together. Where the extensions are adhered to the natural eyelash it should be a seamless application with no sign of glue.
As you become an experienced lash technician this shouldn't be necessary. However, if you do get a little excess glue on the lash extensions you have just applied: Remove excess using a very small amount of Cream Glue Remover on a sponge applicator. Take care to avoid the glue that is holding the extensions in place.
#1: Falsies Damage Your Extensions… and Your Natural Lashes!
Falsie glue is harsh and strong: it will overpower the grip of your extensions on your natural lashes, yanking them out. You'll be even more in need of a fill than you were before you used the falsies. You'll also be harm your natural lashes.
Many adhesives can cause irreparable damage to the eyelash bed. Chemicals in the adhesives such as formaldehyde can destroy the skin around a lash follicle and irritate the skin around the entire eye as well. Formaldehyde is also a carcinogen, meaning it is cancer-causing.
If you use a good quality adhesive, your full-set glue-on false eyelash could last up to two weeks. However, they might only last a day or two if you use a cheapo budget brand.
What level of lash retention can I expect from lash extension adhesive? When properly applied, you can expect eyelash extensions to stay on for roughly 3-5 weeks. That is to say, 40-60% of the extensions will be retained after this time.
Since eyelash extension adhesive is made up of a chemical called cyanoacrylate, you should avoid salt and oil on your lashes. Both of these are solvents that can weaken the bond of your extensions.
Don't: Touch them! Avoid plucking, pulling, yanking and twisting your lashes. If you need them gone, book in for a professional removal to have them removed safely. If not you can damage your natural lashes causing baldness (no thanks!)
Tip: It's best to let your lash extensions air dry. You can wrap some toilet paper around your finger and gently blot your lashes. Just let your lashes sit on the toilet paper for a few seconds so the water can be absorbed. Avoid cotton pads or wipes.
While the black glue suffers a bit in terms of bonding strength, compared to the clear one, it's more “invisible” on black extensions. Clear lash glue, on the other hand, is stronger, and it works better than black on colorful extensions if you want to achieve a seamless look.
Your Lashes Have a Clumpy or Crusty Appearance
Since extensions are attached using an adhesive, it can take about 24-48 hours for your lashes to settle.
The most common cause of eyelash extensions feeling crunchy is the material used to make them. Those made of synthetic fibers (acrylic) have a hard, crusty, and plastic-like appearance.
Your lash extensions only last a week!
This often happens when not enough lash extensions have been applied. If you think you've found the cheapest technician around then the chances are they aren't spending enough time during the appointment to provide a long lasting, full lash effect.
Lash extensions fall out with the natural lashes they are attached to at the end of the natural lashes' life cycle. It's normal to lose a few lashes and extensions almost daily. Poor extension application and lacking aftercare can cause excessive extension loss.
Natural lash shedding- Our eyelashes naturally shed. As eyelash extensions are attached to your natural eyelashes, it is normal for the extensions to fall out as the natural lashes replace themselves. Opt for the lighter and finer extensions as they will last longer than the thick and sturdy kinds.
Make sure the timing is right. There's no hard-and-fast rule about how much time you should spend sans extensions, but we'd recommend at least a month. This gives your lash cycle time to reboot itself, with those baby lashes growing through nice and strong.
Lash extensions are water-resistant. It is very important to not cry during the process as crying can spread the glue/vapors causing irritation. Crying during the process will also make it very difficult for the glue to dry and bond the extension to your lashes.
They are the painless solution to your lash problems. However, getting the appropriate extensions is necessary to avoid irritation, infection or damage to your natural eyelashes. If applied correctly and maintained well, your eyelash extensions can last for years… forever even!
You should always store your glue upright in a cool, dark, and dry space. The key to keeping it fresh is keeping it consistently at a low temp (lower than 75 degrees) + low humidity. Sorry babe, that means no refrigerators! Storing your lash adhesive in your fridge could let moisture in and degrade the formula.
How long do eyelash extensions last? Application is pricey (the most basic full set at Envious Lashes costs $105) and does take some time—anywhere from one to two hours depending on the desired volume—but, with proper care, lash extensions should last for up to six weeks, says Richardson.
Stay away from thicker extensions.
Lighter individual lashes may not create as dramatic an effect on your eyes, but they will stay on longer than thicker lashes, providing more benefits in that way.