FAQ

No, they do not. As long as you go to a professional using high quality products and you do not rub, tug or pull on your extensions. This could cause breakage.

Typically, without a fill in about 5-6 weeks but they get very sparse depending on how well they are taken care of. Fill ins are recommended every 2-3 weeks for maintenance. An average person has 120-150 lashes per eye and shed 2-5 daily. EX: 3 weeks=100 lashes lost. That’s why you would need a fill in. Mascara & solvents in products break down the bond of the adhesive. Also, using ingredients such as glycols and carbonate can also break down the bond of the adhesive.

Only 2% of people in the world are allergic to the main ingredient in the adhesive cyanoacrylate. Most adhesives have latex but mine are latex free. If you have inflammation, swelling, burning, itching or oozing you need to contact me right away so we can remove them. It causes a contact dermatitis so antihistamine medications will not work. It is very rare to have an allergic reaction. Test patches are done on all clients before the application process of the lash extensions.

You will get a lash brush that you will gently use everyday when the lashes need groomed. Clients with dry eyelids I recommend to wash the lashes with Eternal Beauty's Lash & Eye Foaming Cleanser with lash cleansing brush then place moisturizer/Vaseline on the lids, not on the lashes. To remove any makeup or to clean the lashes use an oil or I highly recommend Eternal Beauty's Lash & Eye Foaming Cleanser which is pH Balanced, Hypo-Allergenic, Vegan & Organic. The less you mess with the lashes the better. You can put mascara on the lower lashes if desired but never on the extensions even if it is made for them. It breaks down the bond of the adhesive. You will not need mascara since the extensions give the illusion as if you are wearing mascara. Every client is not the same and lashes are customized to each individual depending on your eye shape. The process is never rushed. My work is all about quality. Do not tug, rub or pull as this will cause breakage to your natural lashes. You will notice more growth with the extensions. NovaLash adhesive cures instantly, you can get them wet immediately. 

If you’re having trouble with the retention of your lashes these are a few tips & tricks why this is happening.

1. Not cleansing the lashes. Using a non-safe cleanser full of chemicals or glycols can kill your retention. This will dry the extensions & make them pop off prematurely. Bacteria, dead skin, makeup, pollen, etc builds up on the lashes with everyday life. If this gets in between the Extension & natural lash this will cause them to pop off early as well. Cleaning them at least every 3 days or everyday will keep them soft, healthy, & prevent any eye diseases or lash mite build up (yellow eye crust) I sell lash cleanser after care kits if anyone needs it. Please make sure to cleanse the lashes before your appointment to make sure the retention is better to remove any protein, oil or dirt build up. This will also give us more time for your appointment & to avoid a lash cleansing fee of $25. Make sure to take care of your investment. 
2. Saline/Salt/Sweat. Salt dehydrates the hair making lashes feel dry & brittle & more likely to pop off. If you have been crying, at the beach, swimming, at the gym, using eye drops or contact solution it can leave your lashes feeling dry & stiff. These saline coated lashes typically fall off just from brushing them. Make sure to clean them. 
3. Lash Growth Serums. This can be good & bad. This will speed up the natural lash cycle causing quicker shedding. Some are steroid based which causes shedding when you use it & when you stop using it. It takes 90 days for the lash cycle to get back to normal after using it. Some clients need a serum to retain the health of their lashes due to age or medical factors that play a huge roll in it. To make sure your lashes are healthy & strong enough to uphold an extensions. I recommend using Revitalash. It has no bad side effects. 
4. Not brushing them everyday can cause them to get tangled. Make sure to brush them. Don’t be afraid of the shedding process. It’s normal. They are going to shed no matter what. Just be gentle with them. If you need to come in sooner for an appointment just let me know. No more than 50% of your lashes should be missing. I still have to remove another 20% from older lashes that are shedding or grown out. Please keep that in mind or it will be another full set. 
5. Sleeping can cause lashes to lose more on one side than the other. Also, depends on what stage your lash cycle is in also. 
6. Mascara is to never be used. This causes the extensions to fall out quicker, leaves behind a residue that will stay intact for days. Makes my job harder & the retention will be awful since it causes a slip & glide due to the invisible film left behind after mascara is removed. It’s also hard to remove & causes tugging or pulling which leads to breakage of the lashes. Avoid this at all costs. 
7. Smoking/Ovens/Grills. This can singe your lashes. Please avoid high heat near the extensions. 
8. If extensions feel too dry even after cleansing. Put a light oil such as extra virgin olive oil, jojoba oil or grape seed oil on your mascara wand to lightly coat your lashes to help nourish & condition them when needed.

Cosmetic tattooing or permanent makeup (also known as semi-permanent makeup or micropigmentation) is a technique similar to tattooing, in which a needle is used to place pigmented granules beneath the upper dermis or first layers of skin. Cosmetic tattooing is soft and subtle, and is meant to be a natural-looking beauty enhancement.

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Cosmetic tattooing is considered semi-permanent and will not wash off. However, it will fade over time and may need a touch-up every 1-2 years, likely to completely dissipate after 3 years.

Touch-ups are normal for cosmetic tattoo procedures, with each new procedure requiring 2 visits. The initial procedure followed by a touch-up procedure 6-8 weeks later. Both visits are included in the initial cost and it is recommend to schedule your touch up during your first session. With most procedures, the color looks dramatically lighter after the first week. Some clients prefer this, while others opt for a bolder look. At the second treatment, we will assess the color retention and make adjustments as necessary. Everyone heals differently and at different rates. If your cosmetic tattoo does not heal perfectly the first time, do not worry! We can always go darker and add more density at your next appointment.

Previously tattooed eyebrows may require additional appointments and rarely achieve similar results to those who have no previous tattoo work. Additional services are offered at a lower cost within the first year of your cosmetic tattoo if you feel that it may need just a little bit of extra love after the 8 week period.

Permanent makeup is designed to fade over time. All of this can make it sound a little not worth it. But honestly, fading is desired as it allows alterations to color and shape over the years while your natural coloration, facial structure, and fashion trends change.