Especially in the summer months or before vacation, many customers ask the same question: “Can I go swimming with my eyelash extensions?” or “Is a visit to the sauna for my Lash extensions harmful?"
As a professional eyelash stylist, you don’t just want to offer your customers a perfect styling – you also want to show them how to How to care for eyelash extensions properlyto enjoy it for a long time. In this blog post, you'll find all the important information you can pass on to your customers – for maximum durability and satisfied repeat customers.
Swimming with eyelash extensions? Yes—but do it right!
The good news: Yes, your customers can go swimming with eyelash extensions – but not immediately after the appointment. The first 24 to 48 hours after treatment are crucial. During this time, no contact with water take place so that the eyelash glue can harden completely.
After the first two days, the lashes can get wet – but with some caution. Share the following tips with your clients:
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After bathing in the Sea or pool the eyelashes should carefully patted dry – preferably with a lint-free cloth.
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Rubbing in the eye area Avoid at all costs!
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Recommend a thorough but gentle cleaning with a Eyelash shampoo and one gentle cleaning brush, to Chlorine, salt and sand to remove.
💡 Tip for your salon: Offer eyelash care products like our Eyelash shampoo and matching Cleaning brushes available for direct sale – perfect for care on the go or on vacation.
Sauna visits &Steam baths with lash extensions – is that possible?
Heat and humidity are the biggest enemies of eyelash glue – especially in the first 48 hours after the lash appointment. Even if your customer just sweat would like: The moist warmth in the Sauna or steam bath can weaken the adhesive bond and thus the Durability of eyelash extensions significantly shorten.
Explain to your customers:
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Please do not use a sauna, steam bath or hot steam shower for the first 24 to 48 hours.
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After that, a spa visit is possible again – but in moderation.
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For customers who regularly go to the sauna, lighter eyelash sets or shorter refill cyclesto keep the look constantly fresh.
Sunscreen, salt && Sand: What customers should pay attention to on vacation!
Skin care is a must on summer vacation – but especially in the eye area, you should sensitize your customers to the following points:
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Oily sunscreen products can settle on the eyelash glue and negatively affect its durability. Therefore, I recommend oil-free sunscreens.
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Sand, salt water and UV radiation can lead to buildup and irritation. Gentle, daily cleansing is essential.
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Hot showers are generally allowed, but no direct water pressure on the eye area!
🌞 For the summer months you can Eyelash shampoos for on the go – ideal for your customers on the go.
The insider tip for longer lasting: Eyelash Bonder
A real game changer for every eyelash stylist is the use of a eyelashes BonderThis product is directly after the lash appointment applied and ensures that:
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the eyelash glue hardens faster
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Vapors are bound (ideal for sensitive eyes)
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and the Eyelash extensions water-resistant becomes
Especially if you know that your customer will soon be going into the water or sweating a lot, the Superbonder be crucial.
👉 Learn more about our Bonder here!
Summary: How to help your customers through the summer
There are many things you can do to ensure that your eyelashes stay in place even when exposed to heat, water, and sunscreen:
✔️ Inform your customers in detail about Care after the lash appointment
✔️ Offer the right Eyelash care products for home and on the go
✔️ Use tools like the Bonderto secure your results
✔️ Give your customers simple routines that they can implement in the long term
If you can educate and support them well, they will value your expertise – and keep coming back to you. 💕
You take care of your clients. – We take care of you. ♥️
