11/23/22

What to do about brittle eyelashes after an extension?

Eyelash extensions are very much in vogue, giving you a doe-eyed look without the need for make-up or mascara. It enhances the eyes and brightens the complexion, but beware: poorly performed by the professional who performs it, it can have consequences for the health and condition of your lashes. So it's important not only to protect your lashes, but also to nourish them with a fortifying and regenerating care product to prevent breakage and encourage regrowth! Here's our advice.

What is an eyelash extension?

Eyelash extensions are applied by a technician who specializes in false eyelashes: they are glued one by one along existing lashes. Made of silk or synthetic material, they can be of different lengths and colors, depending on your natural skin tone. Eyelash extensions are one of the most popular beauty treatments, because they make your face look bigger and more beautiful, even without make-up!

What to do when eyelash extensions fall out?

First of all, it's normal for eyelash extensions to fall out, since natural eyelashes continue to grow back. Eyelash extensions can also fall out with inappropriate beauty care. However, there are a number of tricks you can use to delay the loss of extensions and prolong their life.


If you notice that your extensions are falling out prematurely, don't hesitate to ask your technician for advice about a touch-up.

Avoid wearing mascara

When you have eyelash extensions, there's no point wearing mascara, which tends to overload the lashes and damage them. It's also difficult to remove them without breaking them.

Avoid contact with water and humidity for 48 hours.

After installation, it's important to keep your extensions dry to prevent them from falling out too quickly.

Use the right care products

Taking care of your extensions is important! We recommend using an eyelash brush to gently brush them. You'll also need to clean them with a mild, oil-free natural soap (the latter can tend to loosen the extensions).

What to do about brittle eyelashes after an extension?

Eyelash extensions tend to weaken natural lashes. Once removed, the lashes are dry, brittle and very thin. The lash growth cycle lasts 30 to 45 days. Then, growth stops and the lashes fall off for 2 to 3 weeks. This is followed by a resting phase, during which the lashes fall out, before starting a new growth phase.


If your eyelashes fall out after an extension, or if they're brittle and fragile, it's important to find the right beauty care products to repair them in depth. Here's our advice and our reviews for optimal lash health.

Use a fortifying and regenerating lash care product

To repair lashes damaged by an extension, the hair bulb needs to be nourished directly to encourage growth, but also to revitalize the fiber.

For this, our Icy Magic Eyelash & Brow Serum Eyelash & Brow Serum is ideal, as it not only repairs eyelashes with Siberian Ginseng, but also stimulates growth and density with Castor Oil and Arginine. This amino acid promotes the growth of lashes and eyebrows, slowing their fall and increasing their resistance. The result: volume, a sublimated look and a guaranteed density effect . And it's proven as early as 4 weeks, which corresponds to the life cycle of the hair. Its transparent texture is easily and precisely applied with the mascara brush , and its formula is 99% natural.

Apply protective lash care

Lashes need to be protected first thing in the morning, before applying make-up or mascara, to fortify them and protect them against external aggression. There's no better way to do this than with a primer, which also helps make-up last longer. Formulas containing B vitamins and amino acids are ideal.

Removing make-up from eyelashes

As with the skin, lashes need to be carefully cleansed every evening with a gentle, natural, non-aggressive product. This allows the hair fiber to rest and regenerate overnight. 


Le Cleansing Balm Pureté Arctique removes make-up and impurities to perfection and respects all skin types, even sensitive. Its gentle balm texture is applied to dry skin and is transformed into a delicate oil when massaged. Enriched with detoxifying and soothing Snowy Cotton , Plant Oils and Shea Butter, it leaves skin perfectly clean, supple and soft. And its formula is 99% natural!

Care for the eye contour area to brighten the eyes

Taking care of your eyelashes also means moisturizing and protecting the skin around them with the right products. That's why, in the morning, it's a good idea to stimulate the skin around the eyes, around the eyelids and around the dark circles. This will illuminate your eyes and enhance your eyelash extensions.


Trust our Icy Magic Anti-Fatigue Roll-on Roll-on for a fresh, de-fatigued look in an instant: a real energy booster. This triple-action eye contour instantly eliminates dark circles, puffiness and signs of fatigue. Its gel texture, enriched with Siberian Ginseng for its toning and revitalizing properties, is delivered by an icy ball with an immediate decongestant effect. Fragrance-free, it ensures optimal tolerance. The eye contour is luminous, fresh and rested. Easy to carry and apply, this 3-in-1 treatment is one of our best-sellers.


In the evening, you can nourish your eye contour with richer products such as our Eternal Snow Youthful Eye Contour Eternal Snow which reduces wrinkles and fine lines and brings elasticity and resistance to the eye contour. This eye contour acts as a protective shield to preserve the youthfulness of the eyes. Without perfume, it smoothes immediately wrinkles and fine lines of the contour of the eyes by bringing a defroissant and decongesting effect. Rich in Nunatak Flowers, it regenerates and strengthens the fine skin of this delicate area. Natural pigments and micro-pearls illuminate the skin. Thanks to this treatment, the eyes are more luminous and visibly relaxed, they regain their radiance and youthfulness!



As you'll have gathered, healthy eyelashes require daily care, whether with gentle products containing natural active ingredients (soaps, make-up removers) or targeted active ingredients designed to boost regrowth and protect the fiber. And to look after your eyes as a whole, it's also important to take care of your eye contour area.

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