Why lash technicians tell clients to stay away from heat 🔥

If you are a current client you may be familiar with this lash "aftercare" rule. Maybe you've seen this rule on your aftercare card or you've been told aftercare instructions after getting eyelash extensions. (or at least I hope your technician his taught you that.) And if you're a tech, then you should be familiar. It’s fairly self-explanatory and simple: avoid heat and use of heat around lash extensions. Yet the misconception is that you may be using heat without realizing it. How can you identify if your lashes have been over exposed to heat? Trust me when I say, you'll know.  When extensions are exposed to heat extensions can deform and warp, lose there curl (and in some crazy cases, curl backwards), look “squiggly”, or look like a burnt ends similar to natural hair. Unfortunately, once heat is applied or the extensions are exposed to heat, there’s typically no going back and no fix besides a removal and a fresh full-set.

 

What could’ve possibly caused this? 

🔥Ovens:

Opening your oven while you're cooking can be the culprit. In general, cooking over a hot griddle, stove, oven, etc. can partially be reasons of why your lashes have lost their curl or have been "fried."

🔥Bbq’s/smokers:

Just like your oven, bbq's and smokers can have the same effect.

🔥Sauna: 

Saunas and long exposure in a sauna can affect the lash extensions causing them to lose their curl. With the constant high humidity this may also cause poor retention problems. 

🔥Heated lash curler:

Heated lash curlers should NEVER be used while wearing eyelash extensions. This is probably one of the worst ways to cause damage to the extensions. Heated lash curlers should be needed considering you have curlier lashes (the extensions.) If you feel your lashes aren't curly enough, talk to your technician to change your current style. 

🔥Hair dryer:

Hair dryers are typically used ONLY on the cool or cold setting to help dry lashes, specifically after taking a bath/shower, washing the face and or washing the lashes. However, some clients who may be using the dryer on a warmer or hot setting while drying their hair, may be causing damage to the lashes. Especially if someone is using the dryer closely to the face and or framing hairs/bangs. Hot brushes, flat irons, and hot tools can also be a factor. 

🔥Smoking:

In some cases smokers can also experience heat damage. Part of the reason is lighting a cigarette so closely to the face. 

🔥Facial steamers:

Heat damage can be caused by facial steamers from your recent facial or esthetic appointment. Make sure to mention something to your technician so they can avoid the eyes or to put on a cooler setting and/or further away from the face. 

Be on the lookout for what to avoid. Was there something I missed? Comment below! 

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