How to Protect Your Lashes at Coachella if You Wear Lash Extensions

Well, it’s back and it’s sold out. LA’s favorite music festival has managed to not only get through the pandemic but thrive even with the cancellation of Kanye West. It was the talk in West Hollywood. However, if you are a Coachella rookie and you got eyelash extensions for the event, here are some tips for you to protect your investment.

#1. Lash Late

If you’re trying to do both weekends, you should have gotten your lashes done yesterday and not a minute sooner. We are influencer friendly here and we know how important those camera-ready shots are. Two weekends in make-up, sun and dust can make you look crazy by weekend two, but if you’re a seasoned lasher, you know this.

#2. Wear Big Sunglasses

This may seem so obvious, but some people have no idea how much this helps with dust. Coachella is surrounded by low desert, so people assume it isn’t going to be windy. But, not so fast. The San Gorgonio Pass causes a “Venturi Effect” (another term for a wind phenomenon) that shoots from North palm Springs to Indio. This is only intensified as the desert floor heats up during the day. So, basically, consider it a blessing if you get those gorgeous sunset photos and you aren’t eating dust.

#3. Baseball Caps win over wide-brimmed Hats

I know. Your wide-brimmed hat makes every outfit cuter but when that thing blows off your head a few times or you get tired of removing it to get through the drink lines, you’ll end up not wearing it. A baseball cap that fits just enough can be removed for photos but still protects your lashes from the sun. BTW, there is no shade. At least, not where the fun is.

#4. Wash Your Lashes

I shouldn’t have to tell you to wash your face at night but just know if you don’t wash that dirt off, don’t expect your lashes to reciprocate the love. Use a gentle foaming cleanser and then wait until your lashes are dry before brushing them out.

#5. Have Fun!

At the end of the day, this is so much more important than what your lashes look like. Happy Music Festing!

Now that the world is recovering from the pandemic and we are all expected to show our faces again, our approach to our make-up routine while in lock-down will be tested. Maybe you’ve grown out your lashes from the extreme break or maybe you’ve learned how to use strip lashes. Either way, there is a good chance you’re considering going back to your lash artist or even finding a new one because we all know there is nothing quite like a great set of lashes!

Lash extensions, when applied correctly, add fullness and length to your existing lash line and only require a three-week touch-up. Because your own lashes grow and shed, they are like hair extensions in the fact that they will need to be replaced.

If you live in a large city, lash extensions are more tempting because artists are easier to find and there are time saving benefits we need when our lives are full of hustle. Since you will need to see your lash artist every two-four weeks, it’s best to find one you love and stick with them.

But here are our top three reasons you should consider getting lash extensions:

1.) Busy lives need time saving moments. Let’s do some math on this. If it takes 15 minutes to do eye make-up every morning, then you’ll be trading 15 minutes x 5 days per week. That adds up to 75 minutes per week making your peepers look presentable. 75 minutes x 3 weeks = 225 minutes. One 90 minute lash appointment every three weeks, plus 30 minutes’ drive time each way still only puts you at 150 minutes. You’ll still have over one hour of free time left.

2.) Mascara can wreak havoc on your lashes. Preservative like parabens, synthetic dyes and thimerosal keeps the mascara from turning too quickly but can be harmful to tour health, especially those with sensitive eyes. Latex found in lash strips can also be damaging to natural lashes, especially if they aren’t removed gently.

3.) No beauty service can create the fabulous gratification that lashes can. Handing a client the mirror after her service is one of the best parts of a lash artist’s job. Lashes make our eyes look brighter and more awake with very little effort. Who doesn’t need that?

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