Lash & Brow Aftercare Tips
Picture this: you walk out of the salon with perfect lashes and brows, ready to take on Sunny Isles Beach — the humid ocean air, bright sun, endless SPF, and maybe a dip in the pool later. But after a couple of days, some clients notice their lash curl relaxing or their brow color fading faster than usual.
The truth? It’s not about the technician — it’s about the small aftercare habits in the first 48 hours and the choices you make every day.
Below, you’ll find the answers to the most common lash and brow questions asked during consultations — plus a simple daily checklist to help your results last beautifully.
What Clients Ask Most — and Why It Matters
Lashes:
When you can get them wet, how to wash your face, why the outer corner sometimes “separates,” whether swimming or workouts are okay, and how to properly remove makeup.
Brows:
How to make color last after dye or henna, what to do after lamination, when it’s safe to restart retinol or acids, and what’s strictly off-limits after permanent makeup.
The bottom line:
Lash adhesive is sensitive to steam, heat, and oils, while brow pigments fade faster in the sun and can “slip” when exposed to alcohols or acids. Once you understand this, keeping your results fresh becomes simple.
Eyelash Extensions: Your First 48-Hour Schedule
0–24 hours
- Don’t get them wet and avoid steam (sauna, hot shower, tanning bed are a no).
- Skip workouts and heavy sweating.
- No creams or oils along the lash line.
24–48 hours
- Water is fine, but still no hot steam or long baths.
- Avoid waterproof makeup and oil-based makeup removers.
Why this works: cyanoacrylate adhesive needs a break from moisture/steam and zero exposure to oils so the bond doesn’t weaken at the start.
Daily Lash Routine (1–2 minutes, every evening)
- Cleansing: a water-based lash cleanser/shampoo (pH ~5.5–6). Motions go with the direction of growth, no “sawing.”
- Pat dry: with a paper tissue, don’t rub.
- Brushing: only on completely dry lashes, with a spoolie brush.
- Makeup: remove with oil-free micellar water; use eye creams without oils/silicones near the lash line.
- Sleep: silk/satin pillowcase; try not to bury your face in the pillow.
Sports, ocean, pool (Florida-specific)
- Swimming: use goggles if you’d like; afterward, rinse with fresh water, pat dry, brush.
- Workouts: cleanse afterward, dry, brush.
Refill schedule: every 2–3 weeks (humidity and an active ocean-side lifestyle shorten wear — that’s normal).
Hard no’s: oily formulas, waterproof mascara/liner, lash curlers, picking/twisting lashes with fingers, sauna and steam for the first 48 hours.
Lash Lamination: How to Keep the Curl and Shine
- 0–24 hours: keep dry, no steam or cosmetics.
- From day 2: wash as usual; spoolie on dry lashes in the morning; apply a nourishing serum 2–3 times per week (avoid oily products at the roots).
- Avoid: lash curlers; waterproof mascara (requires oil to remove).
Brow Tinting: Color That Lasts
First 24 hours
- No water and no steam.
- No alcohol toners, AHA/BHA/PHA acids, or retinol on the brow area.
- Workouts are not ideal (sweat and friction reduce longevity).
Then — the longevity formula
- Cleansing: gentle, without sulfates and alcohol; be careful, no harsh rubbing.
- Sun: SPF 30–50 on the brow area daily — prevents pigment “bleaching.”
- Styling: clear gel/wax on clean, dry hairs; at night — a light nourishing serum (avoid heavy daily oils on the skin).
- Refresh: dye every 3–5 weeks; henna every 3–4 weeks.
Brow Lamination: Smooth Styling Without the “Crunch”
- 0–24 hours: dry and product-free.
- From day 2: brush in the direction of growth, set with clear gel in the morning; 3–4 times per week apply a nourishing cream/serum at night; bring back retinoids and acids no earlier than 5–7 days.
Permanent Brow Makeup (Microblading/Powder Brows): Safe Healing Option
- Days 0–1: keep the area dry/clean; if your artist recommends it, apply a micro-thin protective layer per protocol.
- Days 2–7: no workouts, pool, ocean, sauna, or tanning bed; don’t pick off flakes.
- Washing: only around the area, no rubbing.
- Makeup/acids/retinol: avoid until fully healed.
- After healing: SPF 30–50 daily — prolongs pigment richness.
If you notice signs of irritation/inflammation, contact your artist and a physician.
Top Mistakes — And Their Quick Fixes
- “I don’t wash my lashes — they last longer.” The opposite: gentle daily cleansing prevents stickiness and shedding.
- Waterproof makeup. It removes only with oils — enemy to adhesive and pigment. Choose water-removable formulas.
- Sauna/hot shower “on day X.” Steam breaks the bond — push it 48 hours later.
- Sleeping face-down. Switch to a silk/satin pillowcase and try to sleep on your back/side without pressure on the eyes.
- DIY removal. High risk of damaging natural lashes and skin — book a professional removal.
- Active acids/retinol “right after” brows. Pause per the protocols above.
Mini Home-Care Kit (What You Actually Need)
- Water-based, pH-neutral lash cleanser/shampoo.
- Gentle, oil-free micellar water.
- Spoolie brushes (replace every 2–3 weeks).
- Clear brow gel + light nourishing serum (peptides, panthenol).
- SPF cream/stick for the brow area and around the eyes.
- Silk/satin pillowcase.
Sunny, Humid Climate: Sunny Isles Beach Nuances
- Humidity accelerates adhesive degradation — don’t skip evening cleansing and thorough drying.
- Salt and chlorine reduce pigment longevity — after ocean/pool, always rinse with fresh water and pat dry.
- High UV index year-round — SPF on brows is non-negotiable or color will fade early.
Your Personal Care Schedule (Save This)
Lashes:
- Daily: cleanse → pat dry → brush.
- 2–3×/week: light serum.
- Refills: every 2–3 weeks.
Brows:
- Daily: SPF; gentle cleansing.
- Refresh: 3–5 weeks (dye) / 3–4 weeks (henna).
Lamination (lashes/brows):
- First 24 hours: dry and product-free.
- Then: gel styling in the morning, nourishment 3–4×/week.
PMU:
- 7 days: dry routine, no workouts/water/sauna.
- After healing: SPF daily.
The Takeaway
Flawless lashes and brows don’t “last by luck” — they last by algorithm: 48 hours of gentle care → light daily hygiene → sun/salt/chlorine protection → timely refills. Follow this plan, and Sunny Isles Beach will work for your beauty, not against it.
FAQ
Yes. Rinse with fresh water afterward, pat dry, brush.
Side-sleeping, humidity, and rubbing. Minimize touching and book a refill in 2 weeks.
With oil-free micellar water; move the cotton pad away from the lash line.
Yes, but not earlier than 48 hours; 3–5 days is ideal.
After brow tinting — in 24 hours; after lamination — in 5–7 days; after PMU — only once fully healed.
No. They can crease the hair and ruin the curl.
