Eyelash life circle & growth phases

May 31, 2020

Every hair on our bodies including our eyelashes follow a natural growth cycle. We are born with a specific number of follicles, and that number pretty much remains the same as we age. It is important to take care of your lashes so that they remain lush and full throughout your lifetime. The Life of an Eyelash Eyelashes exist for protection. They activate the blink response so that dust, dirt, debris and other foreign objects don’t get lodged in our eyes. And here we thought eyelashes were just to enhance our beauty! The upper eyelid holds about 90 to 150 lashes, while the lower eyelid has about 70 to 80. Each individual eyelash is programmed to reach a certain length (3/8 of an inch on average), fall out, and then re-grow. 

Eyelash growth cycle.

An eyelash undergoes a three-part growth cycle: 

  1. Anagen (growth) phase 
  2. Catagen (Transition) phase 
  3. Telogen (Resting) phase

This is the growth phase. It lasts anywhere between 30 to 45 days. Here your eyelash is growing from a little bud to it’s fullest potential (if it can stay in the anagen phase for 45 days). Only about 40% of the upper eyelashes and about 15% of the lower eyelashes are in the anlagen phase at any one time which allows eyelash growth to rotate and for them to always be present on the eyelids.

The growth phase is followed by a transition

phase which lasts typically for 14-21 days. Here

the eyelash stops growing and the follicle begins to desiccate. The catagen phase must complete to the next phase, so early lash loss in this phase can make the lashes look less full. Again, emphasizing healthy follicles is the key here.

This is the resting phase. Here, the eyelash will

naturally fall out because the follicle has completely decussated in order to return to the growth phase.  This phase can last anywhere between 90 to 120 days where no visible lash can be seen to the naked eye. Here the emphasis is to keep the eyelid margins clean to reduce sources of inflammation so that the follicle is resting in a healthy environment

and ready to grow to it’s fullest potential when the growth phase begins again.

What can affect the sheeding cycle.  (how long your lashes last)

  • Medication
  • Age
  • Illness
  • Pregnancy
Hormones in the body can greatly affect the lifespan of your eyelash extensions and cause a surge in lash loss so your eyelash extensions might not last as long while you are pregnant and after you have a baby.

  • Exposure to oil based products or glycerin, moisturizer, sunscreen, eyeliner, mascara, make up/foundation or even sweat/oily skin.
These all break down lash glue causing your lashes to fall out

Eye shapes and styling

June 23, 2020
Eye shapes and styling is a hard skill to master. We all have different eyes, lashes and face shapes which means we cannot all have the same style of eyelash extensions applied. Have a look at your friends and family’s eyes taking notice of their eye to brow ratio. Do they have small or large eyes? Are they close together or far apart? Below are some of the most common eye shapes, each one special and unique. Choosing the correct style is also called Lash Map (pink lines), this is determined by the eye shape, the natural lashes as well as the eyebrows. Please use an eye pad so you can draw your length on The most common styles of lashing are: Natural, Dolly and Cat

What are Lash Mites?

June 18, 2020
Eyelash mites—a.k.a., Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis—are passed from person to person and live on the face, typically around the eyelash follicles (that’s where they lay their eggs). They feed on the mucus, sebum, and oils that people tend to secrete from their facial pores and glands surrounding the eye.Some people have more of these mites than others—say, if you’ve got especially oily skin, or make it a common habit to sleep in your makeup. The mites can also flock to your skin if your eyes are inflamed or irritated.

Eyelash extension after care

June 3, 2020
Keep your lashes dry for at least 7 hours No swimming, steam rooms, saunas or facials for 48 hours Use only water based make up removers and cleansers. Oily/cream based products will shorten the life of your eyelash extensions. A foaming cleanser MUST be used on your lashes atl east 3 times a week to help prevent eye infections and help ensure your eyelash extensions last the life of the natural lash. We recommend Lash & Brow Cleanser as it is specifically formulated for safe use with eyelash extensions Regular cleansing will keep your lashes healthy, your eyelash extensions lasting loner and will help prevent a build- up of natural oils, dust and make-up. Avoid rinsing your face directly under the shower stream; instead bring the tepid water up to your face using your hands Avoid exfoliants around the eye area

The difference between consumer products and professional lash extensions.

June 1, 2020
Strip lashes = consumer product e.g. you can buy in the shops and apply yourself at home, you do not have to see a lash technician to apply these products. These lashes are temporary and good for one night out. The strip Lash Adhesive is nowhere near as strong as professional eyelash extension adhesive, this is why it is so easy to buy in the shops and apply at home. You can not compare eyelash extension adhesive to strip glue adhesive

Eyelashes

May 31, 2020
Eyelash extensions are used to enhance the length, curliness, fullness, and thickness of natural eyelashes. Eyelash extensions first became known in the early 1900’s, they were first recorded on. actress Seena Owen in 1916 in the movie intolerance. Now in the 20th century eyelashes. are a worldwide trend. In 2008 Aesthetic Korea Co., Ltd. began to manufacture products. as semi- permanent eyelashes became popular in Korea. However due to, South Koreas annual rise in labour costs, many manufacturers have moved from South Korea to China or Vietnam. It is no surprise why eyelashes are so popular today, they make you look and feel better, you can enjoy an active lifestyle including swimming, they save you time in the morning getting ready and they are easily maintained.