What happens if you wait too long for a touch-up?
We all love that feeling of fresh, full lashes right after a touch-up. But what happens if you let too much time pass between appointments? Spoiler alert: it’s not great for your lashes or their longevity!
Here’s why keeping your lash touch-ups on schedule is essential for maintaining beautiful, healthy lashes:
WHY TIMELY TOUCH-UPS MATTER
When you come in for a lash touch-up, I’ve already set aside a specific amount of time to clean, prep, and apply fresh extensions. It’s not just about filling in gaps—touch-ups keep your lashes looking full and fresh while maintaining the health of your natural lashes.
OUTGROWN EXTENSIONS = MESSY LASHES
During your touch-up, I remove lash extensions that have grown out beyond a few millimeters. When extensions grow out too far from the eyelid, they can start twisting, turning, and looking messy. Plus, the longer they grow out, the heavier they become, making it harder for your natural lashes to support them.
THE IMPACT OF WAITING TOO LONG
If you wait too long between appointments, you’ll likely come in with fewer lash extensions. This means I won’t be able to restore as much fullness during the standard touch-up time. And since I allocate a set amount of time for each touch-up, fewer extensions at your appointment may result in lashes that aren’t as full as they could be.
PROTECTING YOUR LASH HEALTH
Timely touch-ups aren’t just about appearance—they’re also about protecting your natural lashes. When extensions grow out too much, they can start pulling on your natural lashes, leading to potential damage or even lash loss. For my mature clients, this is especially important. As we age, our lashes become more fragile and less able to support outgrown extensions, so regular touch-ups help prevent unnecessary lash loss.
WHAT’S THE IDEAL SCHEDULE?
If you’ve been caring for your lashes properly—using Cloud Bath cleanser twice a day—you should still have around 60% of your extensions intact by the time you come in for your next touch-up (usually every three weeks). I’ll remove the grown-out extensions and apply fresh ones to keep your lashes balanced, full, and healthy.
THE BENEFITS OF RECURRING APPOINTMENTS
Many of my clients schedule recurring touch-ups in advance, and I highly recommend it! When you have a standing appointment, it guarantees your preferred time and date, and it keeps your lashes looking their best. By staying on top of your appointments, we can make sure your lash extensions stay beautiful and your natural lashes stay healthy.
MY FINAL THOUGHTS
Whether you’re a lash extension veteran or just getting started, keeping your touch-up appointments on time is key to maintaining full, beautiful lashes and healthy natural ones. If you haven’t scheduled your next appointment yet, you can book it here, or reach out to me if you need any help setting up a recurring appointment.