Why After Care Is Important For Your Lifts, Laminations & Extensions
Whether you’ve had a brow lamination, a lash lift, or lash extensions, taking care of your treatment is the secret to longer-lasting results and healthy natural hair underneath it all.
Let’s break down why aftercare is more than just a suggestion—it’s a must!
Why do I have to take care of my brow lamination, and what does it entail?
Aftercare is very important after any treatment that alters the hair chemically. Looking after your brows keeps them in shape longer (up to 6–8 weeks) and prevents dryness or breakage of brow hairs.
By using a conditioning serum, you help protect both your brow hair and the skin around your brows from dryness and irritation.
Key aftercare tips:
Avoid water, steam, and sweat for 24–48 hours.
No makeup or heavy creams on the area during that time.
Brush your brows daily with a clean spoolie and apply a conditioning serum to keep hairs nourished.
Avoid sleeping on your face, as this may flatten the lamination. Silk pillowcases are less harsh on your skin and brows and are highly recommended!
We also need to show our lash lifts the same love.
Aftercare is crucial for lash lifts, as it protects the delicate lash hairs after the chemical processing. Using a serum prevents premature dropping of the curl or uneven results.
Key aftercare tips:
No water, steam, or mascara for at least 24 hours.
Avoid rubbing your eyes or sleeping face-down.
Condition your lashes daily with a nourishing serum to keep them strong and flexible.
Avoid sleeping on your front to maintain the direction of the curl.
Lash extensions are what give you that instant volume and length, but without good aftercare, they won’t stay like this for long!
To get long-lasting results, you need to look after your lash extensions. Integrating your aftercare routine into your skincare routine is an easy way to make sure you are cleansing your lashes.
If the lashes are not cleaned, dirt and oil can build up in the lash bed. This not only makes your lashes fall out faster but also increases the risk of infection due to a buildup of bacteria!
Protecting your natural lashes is very important. If you want to continue your lash extension journey, you need to have strong, natural lashes.
Key aftercare tips:
Don’t get them wet for the first 24–48 hours.
No oil-based products around the eyes—they break down the glue.
Brush your lashes daily with a spoolie.
Sleep on your back and avoid rubbing your eyes or pulling at your lashes.
Clean your lashes with a gentle, lash-safe cleanser to remove debris and oil.
Book regular infills every 2–3 weeks to keep your set looking fresh and full!
At the end of the day, the best brow or lash service in the world still relies on you to maintain the results. Aftercare isn’t complicated—it’s about a few simple steps that protect your investment, extend your results, and keep your natural hairs healthy in between appointments.