Eyelash extensions in Burwood.

What happens during your appointment

1. 01A short consultation: the look you want, your eye shape, contact lenses, and any allergies or past reactions.
2. 02You lie back with your eyes closed while Abby covers your lower lashes with gel pads.
3. 03Your natural lashes are cleansed and primed so the adhesive bonds well.
4. 04Each extension is isolated onto a single natural lash, placed just off the skin so it never touches your eyelid.
5. 05Abby brushes through, checks that no lashes are stuck together, and shows you the result.

Allow about 50–75 minutes for a full set. Many clients nap.

How long they last and when to infill

You shed a few natural lashes every day, and each extension falls out with its lash. To keep the set looking full, most clients book an infill every 2–3 weeks. An infill removes grown-out extensions and fills the gaps.

• ✦Infill – within 2 weeks: 50% of the price you paid last time
• ✦Infill – within 3 weeks: 70% of the price you paid last time
• ✦Infill – within 4 weeks: 85% of the price you paid last time
• ✦After 4 weeks: full price

Removal on its own is $10–$20; it’s free if your last set was done here and you’re having a new set straight after.

Before you come in

• ✦Arrive with clean lashes: no mascara or eye makeup.
• ✦Skip the lash curler and oil-based eye products on the day.
• ✦Tell Abby about any eye condition or past reaction to lash glue in the booking notes.

Aftercare: Abby’s steps

• ✦Keep your lashes dry for the first 4 hours.
• ✦Avoid oil-based makeup removers, waterproof mascara and lash curlers.
• ✦Don’t rub, tug or pull extensions off: the American Academy of Ophthalmology notes that rubbing or pulling can break natural lashes and damage follicles. Ask Abby to remove them.

Allergies and sensitive eyes

The American Academy of Ophthalmology lists allergic reactions to the glue, eyelid or eye infection, and lash loss as possible risks. It advises choosing a trained technician who works hygienically, and checking the adhesive’s ingredients.

Abby uses a cyanoacrylate-based lash adhesive and can show you its ingredient list. She doesn’t offer patch tests, so if you’ve reacted to lash glue before or have very sensitive eyes, tell her before you book.

If your eyes become painful, very red or swollen, or your vision changes, don’t remove the extensions yourself. The AAO advises seeing an eye doctor straight away. Please wait if you have an eye infection or recent eye surgery.