Can I wear a sleep mask with eyelash extensions

Q: Do sleeping masks damage eyelashes?

Although sleep masks may help you get some shut-eye, were sad to report that they could also actually be damaging your eyelashes. Sleep masks may cause lashes to grow crisscrossed as they are pressed down throughout the night,” says Kim.

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Here’s the best way to sleep with eyelash extensions on:
1. Sleep on your back
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The How To | Keep Your Lashes Safe While You Snooze
Treat Your Lashes to Sexy Silk Sheets
USE PROTECTION (AKA A SLEEP MASK FOR LASH EXTENSIONS)
DON’T BE DIRTY (KEEP THOSE EYELASHES CLEAN AF)
FEEL EM UP + LOVE ON THOSE LASHES
Can I use a sleep mask with lash extensions?
Do sleeping masks damage eyelashes?
Can I sleep with an eye mask after a lash lift?

Despite the excitement of getting your lash extensions done, there’s one big responsibility: protecting your lashes to make them last longer. Usually, proper lash extension aftercare consists of using less makeup, daily brushing, no touching and thorough cleansing of the lashes. But it’s also good to factor in your sleeping positions as aftercare because it honestly makes a difference!

With all the tossing and turning at night, how can you guarantee that no precious lash extensions fall off before they really should?

Here’s the best way to sleep with eyelash extensions on:

1. Sleep on your back
If you're already a back sleeper, this should be easy for you. Sleeping on your back is the best way to prevent your extensions from being damaged during the night. The more the lashes touch your pillow, the more likely it’s going to get tugged off.

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The How To | Keep Your Lashes Safe While You Snooze

How are you in bed? No, not like that. Are you a side sleeper? Do you toss and turn? How you sleep can affect the retention of your eyelash extensions and cause you to lose more lashes than normal. If you’re new to eyelash extensions, or if your lash artist didn’t fully aftercare, you’re probably wondering how you should be caring for your lashes before bed. We’ve got you! Try these tips to keep your extensions safe while you snooze and save yourself from the heartbreak of waking up to major lash fallout on your pillow in the morning.

Treat Your Lashes to Sexy Silk Sheets

Spice things up in the bedroom and let your lashes rest easy with silk sheets. Although it’s not necessary for your entire sheet set to be silky soft, having a pillowcase will make a huge difference for your lash extension retention. Silk pillowcases allow your eyelash extensions to glide over the pillow while you sleep, instead of causing friction on the hair and resulting in breakage.

P.S. This applies to your eyelashes, hair, and skin. Reduction in friction means less pulling and tugging on your skin, resulting in fewer wrinkles. You can feel the difference for yourself by rubbing your fingers across a piece of cotton and a piece of silk - your fingers will slide across the cotton much easier. Silk is naturally moisture-wicking so it absorbs less moisture and helps keep hair and skin hydrated. By keeping hair and skin hydrated, frizz is reduced. A silk pillowcase is a must for curly hair gals!

The absolute best way to reduce friction while you sleep? Sleep on your back! Keeping your face away from any contact eliminates lash friction all together and reduces the number of lash extensions you lose at night.

USE PROTECTION (AKA A SLEEP MASK FOR LASH EXTENSIONS)

Wrap it before you nap it! Normal sleep masks cause unnecessary rubbing and pressure on the lashes. But there is no need to pass on sleep masks altogether - a domed sleep mask is your secret weapon for keeping the fabric from messing with your lash extensions. Plus, eye masks are seriously incredible for overall health - the darkness increases melatonin levels for a deeper sleep.

Our Beauty Sleep Domed Eye Mask is a great option for babes with lash extensions. It has an adjustable velcro backing that prevents the mask from being too tight or too loose. The cushioned mask is also padded and can be hand washed to keep it clean.

DON’T BE DIRTY (KEEP THOSE EYELASHES CLEAN AF)

The cleanliness of your lash extensions severely affects retention. If you aren’t cleansing your lashes before bed, you’re almost guaranteed bacteria build-up from the day or irritation from sweating and rubbing your lashes while you sleep. That build-up can affect retention, as your lash extensions can’t hang on to dirty or oily natural eyelashes and you’ll start to experience more fallout.

Keeping your lashes clean is key, but cleansing the lashes the wrong way before bed can be detrimental too. Oil-based cleansers can break down the lash adhesive bonds, so you should always use a lash extension safe, oil-free cleanser to prevent this. Even if you aren’t using an oil-based cleanser to wash your lashes, using a non-eyelash safe cleanser near your eyes is dangerous for your lashes, as other makeup removing products are also especially likely to include oil in their ingredient list. Our TLC Cleanser is the perfect cleanser formulated for eyelash extensions with Tea Tree, an antibacterial ingredient. Fortunately, TLC is specially formulated to be used as a makeup remover, eyelash cleanser, and face wash.

FEEL EM UP + LOVE ON THOSE LASHES

If you toss and turn through the night, it’s likely that your lashes will twist and turn, causing irritation when you wake. You can avoid this by brushing through your lashes before bed to prevent further tangles. After your lash extension service, your lash artist will most likely provide you with a spoolie (AKA a dry mascara wand). Use your spoolie + be gentle with the lashes and be sure to close your eyes and brush from mid-lash to the top of the lashes, avoiding the base of the lashes where the delicate adhesive bond is placed. For a little extra fluff, feel free to close your eyes and gently brush up under the lashes. Additionally, let your lashes dry after washing and before brushing them.

Eyelash extensions are perfect for the client who wants to wake up with their make up, but like every beauty treatment, they require care + maintenance to keep them looking their best. Take the proper steps to safely sleep with lash extensions! Make it part of your nighttime ritual to love on your lashes a little before bed to wake up to lashgasms every morning.

If you’re looking for goods to keep your lashes safe day n’ night, check out our aftercare collection.

If you need more tips for getting a sexy night’s sleep with lashes, hit us up.

Can I use a sleep mask with lash extensions?

"If applied correctly by a licensed and certified professional stylist, all your lash services should stay intact while wearing an eye sleep mask," she says. "Make sure to be gentle with your extensions, avoid rubbing your eyes, and use a conditioning lash serum."

Do sleeping masks damage eyelashes?

Although sleep masks may help you get some shut-eye, we're sad to report that they could also actually be damaging your eyelashes. "Sleep masks may cause lashes to grow crisscrossed as they are pressed down throughout the night,” says Kim.

Can I sleep with an eye mask after a lash lift?

YUMI™ Lash Tint will last approximately 4 weeks. When following proper lash lift after-care by not wetting the lashes for 48 hours, avoiding any heavy oils, creams, wipes, sleep eye masks- it will help the longevity of your lash lift.