How to brush lash extensions and natural lashes
Everyone can use a lash wand or lash comb
Combing lash extensions or natural lashes should be an essential part of your eyelash maintenance routine. You only need about 30 seconds to gently comb your lashes to improve their appearance and importantly to help your lash extensions last longer.
However, it's important to understand HOW you brush your lashes.
What do eyelash combs do?
As with hair on your head that requires a brush or a comb to tidy it up, eyelashes have their own type of brush. Often referred to as an eyelash comb, eyelash brush or spoolie brush, or eyelash wand, it is used to remove dirt, debris, skin cells and old makeup.
Additionally, combing your lashes with an eyelash comb regularly helps to lift and separate eyelashes and lash extensions. This cleansing step within your lash extension aftercare routine also helps to extend the life of your lash extension by helping to remove elements that may have a negative impact on your adhesive.
Is it good for your eyelashes to comb them?
Absolutely! It actually should become an essential part of your maintenance and aftercare routine. Once you have cleansed your eyelashes with lash shampoo, brushing or using an eyelash comb to comb your eyelashes helps to remove any remaining moisture and separates the extensions, helping them sit more appropriately in place.
Whether you have natural lashes or lash extensions, we recommend you start your daily lash care routine with a gentle lash cleanser like our Lash Lovers Lash Shampoo. Comb the lashes with the eyelash comb gently once they have been allowed to air dry.
When is best to comb your lashes?
When you sleep, your natural lashes or lash extensions can move in all sort of directions. You may rub your eyes in your sleep or sleep with your eyes on the pillow. For this reason, the morning is ideal for lash care.
You can and should feel comfortable however to gently comb your lashes with an eyelash comb more than once a day. It is common for particulates to get into lashes during the day and having a lash comb or lash wand to hand can be ideal to give your eyelashes a quick curl and brush.
After makeup, brush your lashes
Eyeshadow, brow makeup or face powder will often leave a residue on your lash line. Brushing your eyelashes after applying these is very important. Mascara clumps are also something to be aware of.
Before applying mascara, use a lash comb to comb your natural lashes to remove any excess mascara, residue and makeup that would cause clumps when the mascara is applied.
This step is really important as the last thing you want is your natural lashes or lash extensions to clump together.
Can you brush wet lash extensions?
It is not advisable to brush wet lash extensions. We recommend allowing lash extensions to dry first. Let them air-dry or use the cool setting on a low speed on your hair dryer, or buy a portable lash fan. Once dry, separate the lashes with a gentle brush. This will put the lush back in your lashes!
How to brush lash extensions or natural lashes
The number one rule with brushing natural lashes or lash extensions is BE GENTLE, especially with lash extensions.
Place your lash comb on to the top of your lash line.
Gently roll your comb down and up through your lashes.
For some extra pop, use the lash comb to brush from underneath and brush upwards from the base of lashes.
This method ensures you will brush your lashes without pulling or tugging, particularly important if you have lash extensions.
You can also use the lash bush to refresh your brows while you are working the area. It's an ideal tool to tidy up some unruly brows!
What are the eyelash combing tool I can use?
Disposable Lash Combs: These are small synthetic wands (3-4 inches long) that work on all lash types, especially the Volume Lash Extensions.
Lash Combs: For a reusable option, the Lash Lovers Lash Brush or a lash brush from your local beauty store is an ideal option. Often they have lids to protect the brushes, ensuring you are not putting dust and debris in your eyes that may have originated from your purse.
Silicone Wands: Silicone wands use silicone as the brush fibers. They are a great option for separating lashes so worth keeping in your makeup bag as an option too!
Can I clean my eyelashes without an eyelash comb?
It's not ideal as a lash comb is the best lash separator but yes, there are ways to brush your lashes in an emergency if you don't have a fresh lash wand to hand.
Pipe Cleaner: Fold the pipe cleaner into a teardrop shape. Twist the ends to great a handle. Comb your lashes.
Toothbrush: Take a new toothbrush or clean (and dry) an old one and remove the bristles on the outside. This leaves a single central layer of bristles, perfect for brushing lashes.
Old mascara wand: Clean the wand with water and the lash shampoo you have to remove any remaining mascara residue. Let it dry and then you will be good to go!
Fine-Toothed Comb: Find a very fine-toothed hair comb. These combs have very fine "teeth" close together. Brush lightly through the lashes and rinse off any particulates off the comb for future use.
How to clean an eyelash brush
It is important that your eyelash comb is cleaned regularly to prevent the build up of makeup, skin cells, dirt and lashes. Using an alcohol wipe on the brush helps to remove the debris. You can also run under the tap initially to remove any larger clumps.
Wrap up
If you want to extend the life of your lash extensions, using a lash brush each morning and periodically through the day will really help. Plus there's nothing better than seeing your lashes plumped up so they look their best!
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