Care Instructions
Lash extension aftercare and pre-care guide
Cómo prepararte. Cómo cuidarte.
Following these instructions helps you get the best results from your service and keeps your skin healthy.
Lash Extensions
Extensiones de Pestañas
Before Your Appointment
- Arrive with clean, makeup-free lashes: no mascara, eyeliner, or eye cream.
- Do not curl your natural lashes before your appointment.
- Avoid oil-based products around the eyes for 24 hours prior.
- Remove contact lenses before your appointment (bring your case).
- Skip caffeine if you tend to get eye twitches, as it makes the process harder.
After Your Appointment
- Avoid water and steam on your lashes for the first 24 hours.
- Do not use oil-based products, makeup removers, or cleansers near your lashes.
- Clean your lashes daily with a lash-safe cleanser and a soft brush.
- Brush your lashes gently each morning with a clean spoolie.
- Avoid rubbing or pulling at your extensions; let them shed naturally.
- Avoid steam rooms, saunas, and excessive heat for 48 hours.
- Sleep on your back or side to avoid crushing your lashes.
- No waterproof mascara. If needed, use only water-based, extension-safe mascara on the tips.
- Schedule fills every 2–3 weeks to maintain fullness.
Brow Services
Servicios de Cejas
Before Your Appointment
- Do not wax, thread, or tint your brows for at least 1 week before your appointment.
- Avoid retinol or exfoliating products near your brows for 3 days prior.
- Come with clean, product-free brows: no brow gel, pencil, or powder.
After Your Appointment
- Avoid getting your brows wet for 24 hours after lamination or tinting.
- Do not apply makeup directly on the brow area for 24 hours.
- Avoid direct sun exposure for 24 hours after tinting.
- Do not rub, scratch, or exfoliate the brow area for 48 hours.
- Apply a gentle moisturizer if the area feels tight or dry.
Ombre Brows / PMU
Cejas Ombré / Maquillaje Permanente
Before Your Appointment
- PMU is consultation-led and coordinated separately from the in-studio booking menu.
- If you have previous cosmetic tattooing or microblading, send clear brow photos before scheduling.
- Do not work out or do strenuous exercise for 24 hours before your procedure.
- No alcohol or caffeine for 12 hours before your procedure.
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 1 week prior.
- Discontinue Retin-A and retinol products at least 4 weeks prior.
- Do not wax, tint, or thread your brows for 1 week before.
After Your Appointment
- Do not touch the healing area with your fingers.
- Apply the provided aftercare ointment as directed until fully healed.
- Keep your brows out of direct water while healing.
- No makeup, excessive sweating, facials, sun exposure, or swimming for 7–10 days.
- Do not pick, peel, or rub the healing area; let it flake naturally.
- Your brows will appear darker for the first few days. This is normal.
- Follow Martha's touch-up guidance after the initial healing period.
Skin Treatments
Tratamientos de Piel
Before Your Appointment
- Discontinue retinol, AHA, and BHA products for 48–72 hours before your treatment.
- Arrive with clean, product-free skin: no makeup, moisturizer, or sunscreen.
- Do not wax or use depilatory creams on your face for 1 week prior.
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure for 3 days before your appointment.
- Let your esthetician know about any new medications, skin conditions, or recent procedures.
After Your Appointment
- Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen daily for at least 2 weeks, as your skin is more sensitive after treatment.
- Avoid exfoliating products (retinol, AHA, BHA, scrubs) for 3–5 days.
- Do not apply heavy makeup for 24 hours; let your skin breathe.
- Keep your skin hydrated with a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer.
- Avoid direct sun, tanning beds, and excessive heat for 48 hours.
- Do not pick or touch your face excessively; your skin is in renewal mode.
- Drink plenty of water to support your skin's healing process.
Please note
These are general guidelines. You'll receive personalized care instructions based on your specific service and skin type at your appointment.
Aftercare FAQ
Lash extension aftercare, lash lift care, brows, and skin
How long do lash extensions last?
Lash extension retention depends on your natural lash cycle and aftercare. Pretty Face Esthetics recommends scheduling fills every 2-3 weeks to maintain fullness.
How do you clean lash extensions?
Clean your lashes daily with a lash-safe cleanser and a soft brush, then brush gently each morning with a clean spoolie.
How should you sleep with lash extensions?
Sleep on your back or side to avoid crushing your lashes, and avoid rubbing or pulling at your extensions so they can shed naturally.
Can you wear mascara with lash extensions?
Avoid waterproof mascara. If mascara is needed, use only water-based, extension-safe mascara on the tips.
Can you shower with lash extensions?
Avoid water and steam on your lashes for the first 24 hours after your appointment, and avoid steam rooms, saunas, and excessive heat for 48 hours.
Why are my lash extensions falling out?
Lash extensions shed with your natural lash cycle. Rubbing, pulling, oil-based products, steam, and poor cleansing can make retention worse.
What is lash lift aftercare?
For lash lift aftercare, follow Martha's service-specific instructions, avoid rubbing the lashes, and ask before using strong products near the eyes so the lift has the best chance to settle cleanly.
What is brow lamination aftercare?
After brow lamination or tinting, avoid getting your brows wet for 24 hours, avoid makeup directly on the brow area for 24 hours, and do not rub, scratch, or exfoliate the brow area for 48 hours.
What is dermaplaning aftercare?
After dermaplaning or other skin treatments, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen daily, avoid exfoliating products for 3-5 days, keep skin hydrated, and avoid direct sun, tanning beds, and excessive heat for 48 hours.
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