Lash Extension Aftercare: Make Them Last
August 3, 2026 · Ola Beauty Bar, Burnaby
Great lashes are half application, half aftercare. The good news: keeping your extensions full and comfortable takes only a couple of minutes a day. Here is the lash extension aftercare routine we give every client at Ola Beauty Bar.
The first 24–48 hours
- Keep lashes dry for the first 24 hours so the adhesive fully cures.
- Avoid steam, saunas, hot yoga and heavy sweating.
- Skip mascara and oily eye products entirely.
Daily cleansing (yes, really)
The single biggest retention booster is keeping lashes clean. Oil, makeup and natural skin debris break down adhesive and invite irritation. Cleanse every day or two with a lash-safe foam cleanser and a soft brush, then air-dry and fluff with a clean spoolie.
Sleeping and daily habits
- Sleep on your back or side if you can — face-down sleeping crushes lashes.
- Brush them each morning with a spoolie.
- Never pick, pull or rub. Let lashes shed naturally.
What to avoid
- Oil-based makeup, removers and cleansers near the eyes.
- Waterproof mascara and eyelash curlers.
- Cotton pads that snag (use lint-free applicators).
Keep up with fills
Aftercare protects the set you have; fills keep it full. Book every two to three weeks — read how long lash extensions last to time yours. Prefer something lower-maintenance? A Korean lash lift uses your own lashes and needs no fills.
Book your lash appointment at Ola Beauty Bar — our certified Burnaby studio is minutes from Vancouver, New Westminster and Coquitlam.