10 misconceptions about lash extensions and how you take them from potential customers!

There are many myths, stereotypes and false claims surrounding the topic of eyelash extensions. These are partly responsible for why many women decide against lash extensions and don't even want to try them.

In this blog post, we want to clear up the 10 most common ones in order to provide you with the right arguments, allay the concerns of potential clients and expand your customer base.

1. Lash extensions destroy your natural eyelashes

With high-quality eyelash extensions by an experienced stylist, only a minimum amount of glue is used and each fan is only glued to one eyelash.

This does not create any clumps of glue (as you have probably seen with clients who have had their lashes done by someone else) which puts pressure on the natural eyelashes and causes them to fall out due to friction.

The majority of clients who have had high-quality eyelash extensions done for years have never had to take a break to allow natural eyelashes to grow back. This does not mean that in exceptional cases it may not still be necessary to advise a client to take a break.

Because every client is an individual and therefore there is no general law that applies equally to everyone.

So, in summary, it can be said that if the work is done well and the client takes into account a few points (further down in the text), the loss rate of the natural eyelashes is not particularly favored.

2. Lash extensions are uncomfortable or painful

As mentioned in point one, good stylists use very little glue. They also apply the false eyelashes at a distance from the eyelid. This means that there are usually no large pieces of hard glue that irritate the eyelids.

By choosing the right length - for example short in the inner corner of the eye - the lash extensions can also be avoided from becoming uncomfortable for the client.

It is also important to explain to your customers that they should contact you immediately if they experience any pain during the procedure. Getting eyelash extensions is often a challenge for many clients simply because of the length of time it takes. Additional pain should therefore be avoided as much as possible. Therefore, make sure that you use your tweezers as carefully as possible, that the remover is also applied very carefully and that your customers can lie as comfortably as possible.

Also remind your clients after the treatment to contact you immediately if they experience any discomfort related to their eyelashes.

3. Lash extensions require a lot of care

That's not true either. Of course, your clients are also expected to take some care of their extensions to ensure they last as long and look as beautiful as possible.

But all it takes is daily brushing with an eyelash brush and regular washing with a shampoo that does not contain oils.

Especially after applying mascara, eyelashes need to be washed well to keep them clean and hygienic. Explain this to your clients to keep their eyelashes healthy and your work pleasant.

4. Lash extensions look unnatural or fake

If the eyelash stylist does a good job in terms of shape, correct length and choice of materials, lash extensions can look super natural and can only be recognized as lash extensions at second glance, even by experienced eyelash stylists.

Of course, it is important that the "natural look" effect is chosen. This should also suit the shape of the customer's eyes and head. The color of the eyelashes can also play a decisive role, which is why many stylists use brown eyelashes for blonde customers.

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Last but not least, the choice of volume is also a decisive factor when it comes to making eyelash extensions look natural. 10-D does not look “natural” even if all other things are taken into account.

5. Lash extensions cause allergic reactions

Some people are allergic to eyelash glue. In such cases, the treatment should be stopped and the eyelashes removed. Red eyes shortly after treatment are more the norm than the exception and are not really a cause for concern. However, if the eyes are very red and the condition does not subside, you should see a doctor and have the eyelash extensions removed.

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Please note that we have no medical training and therefore cannot give any advice here.

However, the majority of women do not react allergically to the glue and the slightly reddened eyes recover after a short time.

The eyelashes themselves are usually made of hypoallergenic PBT fiber and do not cause allergies. It is important to note that extensions that are placed too close to the eyelid can irritate it, which is often mistakenly interpreted as an allergy.

So it may well be that clients who have suffered from an allergic reaction in the past have simply been to a bad stylist.

However, caution is always advised with such clients! For clients with such experiences, only extend a few eyelashes to test and observe the reaction closely.

6. Lash extensions are expensive

If you lock yourself out of your apartment and the locksmith comes and opens the door within 3 minutes and gets 180€ for it, the locksmith argues that you are not paying him for the 3 minutes but for the many years of experience.

A good lash stylist also has many years and thousands of hours of experience and in addition a new set takes 2-3 hours and not 3 minutes. So if you look at it from this perspective, 120€ for a new set is not expensive.

Of course, good stylists regularly attend advanced training courses and seminars on the subject of lash extension and invest a lot of money in order to improve their skills and their service.

7. Lash extensions only last 2 weeks

In point 6 we explained why lash extensions are actually not expensive. However, how “expensive” they are perceived to be depends largely on the durability of the lash extensions.

However, the assumption that they would only last 2 weeks makes almost any price seem ridiculously high.

For many people, the journey plus three hours of lying idle is not worth it if you assume that you will have to refill after just two weeks.

This prejudice, like many others, unfortunately seems to stem from bad experiences. This means that there are certainly stylists whose lashes mostly fall off after just 2 weeks.

Fortunately, this is the exception rather than the rule!

In any case, it is important that you as a stylist use high-quality glue and that the conditions in your studio are right. It should not be too hot or too cold for the glue to work optimally. The humidity should also be between 40% and 60%, depending on the glue.

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Make sure to clearly communicate to your clients that during pregnancy, during menstruation or other hormonal problems, the durability of their lashes can vary significantly.

However, if your client does not have any hormonal fluctuations, the humidity and temperature are neither too high nor too low, you use high-quality glue and work cleanly, then a durability of 6 weeks is easily achievable.

8. Lash extensions are made of animal hair

Especially among lash stylists themselves, the assumption that animal hair is still a significant part of the lash world is strong. Fortunately, this is not the case. Apart from the terms mink, silk or even sable, there is nothing from any animals in eyelashes for eyelash extensions.

It may be that such animal hair was actually used in the past - apparently it still occurs occasionally in the film and theater industry. However, you can reassure your clients - practically no lash brand uses eyelashes made from real hair. Fortunately, apart from the marketing terms "silk" and "mink", there is nothing left of this in the lash sector.

Animal hair has the disadvantage that it is quite uneven in length and thickness and also causes many allergic reactions.

So, to sum up, if it says Mink, Silk or Sable on the label, it contains PBT fiber, just like all other eyelashes. Why these names are still used is a mystery to us too.

9. You cannot wear make-up with eyelash extensions

Of course, that's not true. You can wear makeup, eye shadow or even mascara - even with eyelash extensions. Of course, it's important that the client removes her makeup well and correctly.

It is best to use micellar water and avoid products that contain oil, as these can clog the eyelash glue and affect the durability of the eyelashes.

To make things a little easier for yourself, try to explain to your clients who like to wear make-up that it is best for them to avoid wearing it before an appointment with you, as it can sometimes be very uncomfortable for you as a stylist to extend such eyelashes.

10. You are not allowed to go to the sauna or swim with lash extensions

You can go to the sauna or swim even with lash extensions. In principle, it is a good idea to explain to all potential clients and existing customers that eyelash extensions do not entail any restrictions. Once the glue has hardened, the eyelashes can withstand practically anything and do not fall out when swimming, in the sauna or while doing sports.

We hope that we have been able to provide you with some good arguments that you can use when acquiring new customers to remove any remaining concerns and convince them that eyelash extensions have practically no disadvantages.