Every woman has an innate desire to be both beautiful and attractive and the central role of the eyes in leaving a lasting impression is undeniable. T o makes the eyes sparkle, eyelash extensions are emerging as a top choice in the beauty circuit, offering a way to achieve beautiful and enchanting eyes. Although the benefits of getting eyelash extensions are many, there are often many doubts about their maintenance and the impact of changing weather.
Maintaining the condition of your coveted eyelash extensions during the winter can present unique challenges. As the icy and chilly winter months unfold, characterized by cozy moments with warm drinks and cozy blankets, adopting a more relaxed approach becomes tempting.
However, if you have beautiful extensions, then you need to take a closer look at your eyelash care routine to make your extensions last longer. After all, if you want to wake up every morning effortlessly fresh and ready for the day, it certainly requires a special winter eyelash care.
In this blog, we’ll delve into the depth of winter lash care, providing tips on how to care for your lashes even in the midst of chilly winds and frosty mornings.
8 Effective tips for winter eyelash care
Treat your eyelashes
In the winter months, the drop in humidity can make our hair, including our eyelashes, more fragile and prone to damage. Unlike other parts of the body, eyelashes are exposed to the elements without the option of covering up. Therefore, it is essential to moisturize your eyelashes for their health and vitality.
While oils such as castor oil or linseed oil promote natural eyelash growth, so do brow eyelash extensions. Oils are enemies of eyelash extension bonds, weakening them and causing premature eyelash fallout. So choosing the right moisturizers that are free of oils, glycerin and wax is paramount.
Professional eyelash extension artists recommend using specialized serums designed for eyelash extensions enriched with herbal or herbal extracts. These serums offer a safe way to hydrate your lashes and promote growth. While it is generally recommended to use an eyelash serum a few times a week to maintain the desired look of your lashes, increasing its frequency during the winter months may be necessary. Applying eyelash serum daily, or even twice a day, can effectively prevent eyelash breakage and maintain a fuller eyelash line, especially in winter.
Warm delights with care
Who would want to miss the chance to step into hot steam and saunas to escape the chilly winters? Indulging in saunas and hot tubs during the winter is refreshing, but requires careful care of your eyelash extensions. Avoid rubbing your eyes during the process, as the hot air softens the adhesive bonds, risking the eyelash extensions falling off.
While these warm getaways are heavenly, sweat-inducing activities can lead to a build-up in the lash line, potentially causing irritation or infection. Once you leave these happy havens, don’t forget to clean your lashes with a lash-safe cleanser to keep your lashes healthy. Eyelash extensions do not prevent you from enjoying something so dear to you, but it is necessary to be careful to make them last longer.
Schedule regular replacements
Ensuring your eyelash extensions shine all year round requires regular attention, with a visit to an eyelash technician recommended every 2-3 weeks. Maintaining a consistent filling schedule becomes imperative given the natural loss of 2 to 5 lashes daily. By booking your eyelash specialist refill sessions on a regular basis, you’ll keep your natural lashes and extensions looking flawless.
During these appointments, your lash artist will perform tasks such as removing or replacing overgrown or twisted extensions. So, regular visits will ensure that the lash artist assesses the health of your natural lashes, identifying and treating any other issues, such as unusual shedding of false lashes.
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Nutrition from within
Ensuring the vibrancy of your lashes involves more than just external care. it starts with a healthy diet rich in vital nutrients. Silicon, an important mineral that promotes hair and nail growth, takes center stage and is complemented by the inclusion of vitamins B, D and E. A consultation with a doctor or nutritionist can guide you in incorporating these elements into your diet, along with the recommended doses. A diet filled with these vital nutrients greatly affects your skin, hair and eyelashes and contributes to overall well-being.
Amid the tempting culinary delights of winter, incorporating vegetables and fruits becomes imperative to balance the delights. While enjoying hot drinks and festive dishes, maintaining a healthy routine ensures that you are getting vitamins and minerals essential for eyelash health.
Shielding your lashes
Whether you’re skiing, mountain climbing or ice skating in the winter, it’s very important to be careful with your eyelash extensions. Natural elements like wind and snow can be harsh on your eyelash extensions, hindering their longevity. Exposure to cold weather and strong winds can also lead to dry eyes, making it tempting to rub them. This can lead to premature shedding of eyelashes, leading to a thin lash line.
Equip yourself with eyelash goggles to protect your lashes from environmental elements like wind and snow. However, make sure the glasses fit properly. they should not be too tight or close to your lashes. Choose a larger size to prevent the eyelash extensions from pressing or rubbing against the glasses.
If skiing is on your winter agenda, choose glasses with slightly larger frames or bring your glasses or goggles to your next appointment to ensure a perfect fit and avoid any interference with your eyelash extensions.
Moisturize your lashes
Are you equipped with a skin care regimen tailored for the cold weather? Constant exposure to indoor heating, freezing winds, frozen snow and lack of warmth can stress and dry out your skin. Ensuring the skin is well hydrated is vital, as dryness can lead to dead skin cells settling on your lashes, fostering eyelash mite colonies and potentially causing serious eye conditions and premature eyelash loss. Using an effective cleanser specifically designed for eyelash extensions is highly recommended, avoiding over-the-counter products that are not designed to clean eyelashes. Properly moisturizing your eyelash extensions is essential to maintaining a full, rich look.
Like the hairs on your head, eyelashes become brittle and prone to breakage when they are not moisturized. Fight eyelash dehydration during the cold winter by ensuring your body stays well hydrated. Keep a water bottle nearby to meet your daily 8 ounce requirement. Also, drinking tea, especially green tea, can boost eyelash hydration.
Protection from the winter heat
Excessive heat and eyelash extensions are incompatible. Exposing your eyelash extensions to excessive heat is a major no-no. In the winter, you may find yourself blow-drying your hair more often, enjoying cozy evenings by the fire or campfire, and using your oven more often. While doing this, it is important to be aware of your face’s proximity to heat sources. Prolonged exposure can compromise the integrity of the eyelash adhesive and lead to premature shedding of both extensions and natural lashes.
The importance of an extension break
Occasionally, your lashes want a break from extensions. Determining when and for how long is best is an individual decision made in consultation with your lash technician. There is no one-size-fits-all program. it varies from person to person. Your lash artist will guide you, especially if a break is necessary, perhaps during a period of heavy seasonal shedding or health issues.
Embrace winter lash care with Wisp Lashes
As the chill of winter approaches, maintaining shiny hair, flawless skin and stunning lashes becomes an enjoyable challenge. With these simple but effective tips from Wisp Lashes, enjoy the joys of the season while ensuring your eyelash extensions stay as vibrant as the holiday spirit. If you have yet to experience the allure of eyelash extensions, a visit to our salon promises the best treatment in town.
Don’t let the cold weather dampen your spirits. Instead, dive into the winter wonderland of eyelash care and make sure your lashes stay seductive no matter the season.