Do Lash Extensions Damage Your Lashes?

[@trinitysmith2226]

So happy I found this video before getting them. They’re so pretty, but my natural eyelashes are already long and I don’t want to ruin them.

[@DrRupaWong]

You're smart not to do so! Took me months to regrow my lashes. I know for some people it doesn't cause lash loss, but it definitely did for me.

[@REV-mu5tu]

If they are long Leave what God gave you Alone

[@adailiaearle3112]

EXACTLY MY THOUGHTS!!!! my lashes r really long i’ve been trying to find a video that explains this deeply. my friends say yes girl get them but i think i’m better off leaving well enough alone

[@GtlashbyGia]

I’m a lash artist creating content for our salon new hires. This is really good materials especially coming from someone that knows the science behind the eyes! THANK YOU. The lash industry have been dying to have doctors to do keep a dive into our adhesives. At the end of the day are just aestheticians, not doctors... we have limited education and resources in terms of the science behind the making of the adhesives. In the industry Right now adhesives are our #1 concern. We’re loosing clients left and right because people have become so sensitive over time.

[@DrRupaWong]

YES! And that's the thing, you can develop a sensitivity/allergy even after months of using the adhesive without issue. I hope the industry creates some better alternatives.

[@mindsoulpower]

last artist? what kind of art is to ruin people's lashes and eyes? what the hell is wrong with you people. and yes i am a woman. i am happy with my natural God given eyelashes.

[@weiyan5015]

Thank you so much, amazing and informative video!! I just got into lashes with extensions or falsies etc.. and have been looking at all your videos to inform myself what is best and safe. A MILLION THANKS AND BLESSINGS. Your information and personality is amazing and your patients are soo lucky to have you as their doctor!

[@thebeautygeek1297]

Hi there! Future Esthetician and hopefully future Nurse after completing esthetician school! I find this video so insightful and love your take on the reality of lash extensions but giving the tips of the SAFE ways to go about this process. Taking breaks is a necessity - clients who go every 2 weeks for a year will ruin their lashes regardless due to excessive wear and tear. It just happens with them - there are so many external factors in which play a part. But it is also about the type of client and being a good candidate (understanding your sensitivities, cleansing, taking proper care, and taking breaks). Giving your lashes breaks between sets even if you do fills for a few months, is again so necessary in maintaining the integrity of your natural lashes. The problem with our industry is no one tells you this for A. More Money or B. They simply do not know. That is the sad truth. So unless we are educating our clients, they won't understand and we will have to face into the dilemma with them when their lashes are no longer full and healthy naturally. Taking a good 3 month break with daily lash serum and then getting a full set with refills every two weeks with proper cleansing can leave the lashes continuously looking healthy. They get you addicted to that look and that is what sells! This is why it is important as a lash artist to offer other types of services for when that client wants to take a break and do something more natural with their lashes for awhile. Tinting is a great alternative to extensions and is waaaay less harsh chemically on the lashes themselves and gives a soft look for a few weeks without the use of mascara (which can also cause fallout and irritation). So you just have to be careful and know your stuff! :) Thanks again for being an awesome doctor! I look up to female medical leaders like you!

[@DrRupaWong]

Thank you so much for the support!! Best of luck with your schooling. :)

[@ang6277]

Super helpful! You explain everything very well and and don’t blab on which is great and hard to find these days!! 💗

[@kristen6074]

Thank you! I'm doing research on lash extensions before getting them. I'm so thankful I found your channel and info! So helpful! ❤ from Colorado

[@DrRupaWong]

Thanks for watching Kristen and I'm glad it was helpful!

[@jenamaste131]

I always say, why put something fake on your natural body, when You can just take care of what You have. I like to keep life simple and beauty doesn’t have to be painful or that expensive, nature has given us all we need to take care. we just have lost ourselves and allowed society to manipulate us on what is beautiful and what’s not.

[@mindsoulpower]

absolutely agree. me too!

[@mindsoulpower]

it is absolute self-rejection, they reject them-selves to become someone they are not.

[@melissagriffith2287]

I'm a lash stylist that was trained via Xtreme Lashes. Thankfully, the training program instructed me how to measure specific areas of the eye in order to know what extension lengths & diameters are acceptable to apply to clients. Along with that area of training, we also had to demonstrate the cleansing process in order to receive our certification. Those 2 areas of lash artistry are so important. Thank you so much for providing a detailed explanation to non-lash artists the importance of both areas.. especially the cleaning.

[@jenniferchristopherson]

Did you complete the virtual training with Xtreme? I'm looking into that now! Just wondering what it is really like

[@melissagriffith2287]

@@jenniferchristopherson yes, I completed mine via the virtual format. Besides myself there was about 5-6 other students in the virtual class. My trainer, Ignasia Garcia, was absolutely wonderful. The other students & I were all able to ask questions at any time & she meet with each of us individually after every vitural session to let us know what we were doing really good & what she'd like for us to improve on. It really exceeded my expectations.

[@User5476k]

I actually go to a lash lady for 10+ years that uses Xtreme as well and do they even offer one without the black carbon. And which glue do you use on your clients so I can ask my lash lady to use it

[@melissagriffith2287]

@@User5476k I prefer FlexFusion Adhesive. It's medical-grade & hypoallergenic. Anytime another stylist does my lashes & uses the Volume Adhesive my eye burn & water for 10-15 mins afterward.

[@evelynbaron66]

Well met Dr Wong! I have listened to Dr. Dray for the last few years who as you know is very conservative and I refuse to spend a fortune on skin care perhaps because i've lived in France where less is more and no-one will tell you their secret recipe for food or how they fool the world ... I also swim but in a swimming pool and my lashes used to be very long but I am 66 and not dead yet and so use waterproof mascara which is a pain. I met someone who has extensions that look totally natural so ... by the way watched the entire video and subscribed and I blame Covid 19 for my reduced attention span ... an actual book in my hand is a gift and I got rid of my tv and netflix (amazon prime last thing to go)/ My lashes are shorter because of age; I inherited my Dad's eyebrows and touch them up a bit but ... I get the allergy aspect and am willing to pay more money for someone who knows what they are doing mostly because I am in love which is a very enjoyable form of temporary insanity which may lead to lasting friendship but it is also true that we all put on the faces to meet the faces we meet to quote TS Eliot a fact of life. Intimacy and letting oneself be vulnerable is terrifying. He already knows what I look like ... so many people struggle with how we are perceived and you are obviously drop dead gorgeous and I just wonder why we torment ourslelves (lost my reading glasses:_ Hope this resonates with one of your viewers .... and meanwhile tx!!!!!

[@corradoengstrom5909]

I’ve been using Latisse in the past and decided to try less expensive alternatives. I didn’t expect drastic results from Dermalmd lash growth serum, but it exceeded my expectations. I saw results after few uses. I noticed my lashes got maybe 20% longer and also fuller. I have sensitive eyes and product doesn’t cause any irritation. The application is super simple.

[@meilindye44]

This video is so informative. Thank you for sharing. Those potential research topics would be very interesting!

[@DrRupaWong]

M D I agree it would be nice to have some actual science about the lash loss part.

[@trayintellect3591]

I kept applying them and losing my natural lashes any ways I could grow them back my natural lashes were perfect but I got addicted to individuals and now I’ve spoilt it. Just hope I can maintain my self esteem

[@redloveeee]

I feel you. My confidence has definitely been affected since recently having to give up my lashes due to developing an allergy.

[@roarfiercefemininerisingma9607]

Watching this now. Did you get them done again? How was another year of doing them? I am new to them and love them so much but just took my first break and I have the tiniest lashes left. Lol

[@cookingwithmamamaggie8730]

I actually just got my lashes removed, after getting them done for almost a year. My lashes were very full, and long previous to getting them done. Now they are short and stubby, I regret getting them done initially. They looked very pretty when I had the lash extensions, but this aftermath is not the greatest.

[@DrRupaWong]

Yes - my lashes looked short and stubby after the extensions. I'm so sorry to hear your experience. I hope they grow in!

[@cookingwithmamamaggie8730]

@@DrRupaWong update....😞 they are still not back to previous condition of getting my lashes done

[@DrRupaWong]

@@cookingwithmamamaggie8730 Ugh. So sorry. Thank you for keeping me updated. 😥

[@hally5147]

Hi Doctor Rupa. So so glad that I found this video. I just had my extensions removed (only had one set and one fill) and my left eye has the shortest lashes. I took a 3 year break between extensions. Looking forward to them growing back😭❤

[@ye23.]

I dont think you were fear mongering at all. On the contrary, Dr Dray did a video on lash extensions and told people they are a no no

[@DrRupaWong]

They really do cause lash loss. I wish it wasn't so, because, I do love the way they look. But, I've seen it in my patients and I've witnessed it firsthand too.

[@ye23.]

@@DrRupaWong right, its a shame because i was considering getting mine done. Thanks for the informative videos! Keep them coming.

[@Pipspets91]

It definitely caused lash loss for me. I found some of the glue was applied to multiple eyelashes so when the extension just fell out itself it still had all my natural lashes attached where it had waxed them off 😐

[@princessyunusa]

Exactly what happened to me. Now i just have eyes and no lashes

[@trulybless4766]

Yes it havent to me,now

[@MISAO_SAO]

After a year of wearing lash extensiond, my eyes would water and stay watery despite me wiping them. I decided to remove the extensions because I thought is was bizarre.

[@ashleyy8724]

This is happening to me now but my lash tech said it is fine :/

[@TheDreamClairvoyant]

@@ashleyy8724 of course she says it’s fine because she gets paid to do it. Make the best and healthiest decision for yourself despite what anyone says. 💛

[@jessypygeol1737]

prob the type of glue thats being used.. look for another kind with less harsh chemicals

[@amerlene942]

After the 6th time of getting my lashes refilled ( I’m addicted lol) the entire day my eyes were watery itchy and irritated 😣 i took that as a sign to take a break for a month or two.. ( but I will be back)😂

[@calb4650]

I just had my lashes done. First time around had a classic look and the second time around I got a volume set. I was not shown how to clean them and just a few days ago I used dry shampoo for my straight hair (I normally wear it naturally curly) and the dry shampoo irritated my eyes so badly they got swollen and red I was so itchy and rubbed them so much I went from having 60% to 10% of my lashes in tact. I understand I was not the lashes but I think not cleaning them daily/properly plus the allergic reaction to the dry shampoo made my eye lids puffy and red

[@User5476k]

Yes please would love to see a study on this. Experiencing this now. I was recently diagnosed with dry eye syndrome after 2 lasik procedures and my eye Dr recommended not to do them but I just can't give them up. I was doing them for 10+ years and never had an issue until after my second lasik procedure

[@trezcorona2740]

I just my lash extensions for the first time- hybrid and It doesn’t feel heavy. My question is how long of a break do you recommend in-between lash applications?

[@daphnesun825]

Greetings. I just recently found your channel and was wondering how often you post? Also, I love how you’re so informative in all the videos you make and that you cite credible sources. I find it ironic that I’m a healthcare studies major and you’re a healthcare professional and I’m just super honed in when you start talking all things eyes!

[@DrRupaWong]

Thank you so much! I used to post once a week but summertime and my eye clinic and all that has kept me busy. I'm hoping to resume more frequent posting this week! I love makeup and I realized that most of my patients were almost embarassed to ask about extensions, magnetic lashes etc. In fact, if they had seen my husband (also ophthalmologist, we have our own eye clinic), then they never asked him. At least with me they felt comfortable enough to broach the subject! I figured I'd do videos on these topics since there are probably tons of other people out there who have these same questions.

[@pagelivingbeautifully8252]

Great and informative video! 👌😊

[@beautebete1854]

That makes so much sense because the first 3 times I got my lashes done but ever since my eyes are teary and irritated. But they look so good 😩😭

[@feayfeo5670]

Omggg thank you so much for educating me on this lash trend..I've been getting extensions for a year now and my biggest fear is yuckkk what do my real lashes look like under these beautiful lashes??? Yikesss

[@DrRupaWong]

I am so glad I could answer your question. Thanks for watching!

[@margaritatrevino2168]

Today I did get my lashes done and my left eye was burning so bad. And my eye was watering bad. But now they are fine

[@isidorafranin7065]

Thank you for making this video wondering will you make a video on how to clean eyelash extension correctly ❤️

[@magpie9838]

Hi Dr Wong, what are your thoughts on professional Lash Lifts?

[@AL-bm9wz]

Very informative! Would love to see you try/review Lashify, which is a diy lash extension product.

[@DrRupaWong]

I did! Right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4akiKl_fLarkJI

[@glocan]

I relate to you so much when you said the 4th time you went in for a fill you experienced an allergic reaction. So 3 years later that you made this video, are there any alternative glues that are less likely to give an allergic reaction?

[@DrRupaWong]

Here is a video I have done on daily glue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3W3XqGki8p8bbs Let me know in the comments what you think!

[@jazz22354]

What about magnetic lashes? It uses magnetic liner instead of glue

[@chloerose3612]

Hi Dr Rupa! Great video as always. Just wondering, how do you personally clean your eyelash extensions?

[@chloerose3612]

Also how frequently do you clean them and what style do you personally get (classics 1:1, hybrid 2:1, or volume 4:1)? Thank you! :)

[@DrRupaWong]

I use We Love Eyes and a little brush I got from my lash artist. But, now with the pandemic, no more extensions!

[@lasnoticiasexplicitas1832]

You should create these studies!!!

[@DrRupaWong]

I know! I've been thinking about it. Lots of women here in Hawaii get extensions, so I think I could do it pretty easily.....food for thought!

[@janetewin4819]

I put lashes for the lst time 20 days ago, mos of them fall out but there are still a couple on my left side that is not coming out easily and I don’t want pull them. What should I do? I did in Brazil, now I am back to US. Should I look for a professional ou there is some things I can do at home? I did use cream, light scrub, warm water… nothing!

[@DrRupaWong]

I actually had to remove mine during the pandemic, because I was looking a little crazy. Did you check out my video here? This worked for me. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ-vdJ-vgsZjjKs

[@ASheeLee74]

Could they turn your lashes white? Like piolosis

[@Jazz-lj1kt]

Hi, can you do a review on olens contacts? I want to know if they are as bad a ttdeye contacts

[@DrRupaWong]

Editing it now! I do O lens and Desio together. I'll post it on Friday!

[@Jazz-lj1kt]

@@DrRupaWong thank you!

[@beemocha]

I have naturally long lashes I’m thankful I don’t need or want to wear falsies..I’m def gonna send this video to women I know who wear them constantly lol

[@DrRupaWong]

Thanks so much for spreading the education!

[@designereats3661]

Can you please do a video on if lash lift or lash perm are safe?

[@DrRupaWong]

Just filmed it! Will release it next week!

[@User5476k]

Also how do you know if it's an allergic reaction to the glue or just dry eye, I'm experiencing this now

[@share-9714]

What about Falscara?

[@Justme-it4ki]

Ok so my only concern is skin aging. When u wear lashes u dont usually rub ur eyes alot, mascara however u will have to rub to remove the mascara. I have been getting mine done for a year now. Now i decided to give them a break but idk if i should be getting back to them or not 😭

[@DrRupaWong]

Sure, take a break!! Embrace the natural beauty :)

[@catinaservin10]

Hello, I'm 46 yrs of age & I found out in 2012 that I have 2 different types of alopecia which you can't tell due to still having a head of full hair & been taking bition & other vitimans for years, however the alopecia did affect my eyebrows which are permanently done by a professional. I started getting eyelash extensions about 2yrs ago bc my real lashes stopped extending real long like they use to when applying mascara & are very sparse/thin. When getting my eyelash extensions I can't always get the look I want due to them being so sparse, so I apply mascara on my extensions to extend my lashes & give me the look I like. Sometimes the lash artist does a better job on my lashes & sometimes not so good & that's annoying. I recently started back up on lash serum, but they say once you use it that you always have to. Please advise any would be greatly appreciated.

[@camillagilot8819]

I would try natural growth serums like castor oil and a mixture of other natural things

[@trlpop7911]

Try eating according to scripture. No cheese (do not boil a calf(rennet) in it's mother's milk= cheese is against scripture), no fish without scales fins, no eggs unless the mother was allowed to live ( do not take the bird and the dam aka eggs, so you can live a long life). And here is my advice no gluten (commercial bread is made out of Chinese hair and other toxic things). I was loosing my bottom teeth, once I stopped eating bread and gluten in general, my bottom teeth started to grow back aka remineralize till this day. I'm certain teeth and hair are connected somehow. Anywaysl sure enough a study was done on the aboriginals in 1970s or so and stated that the aboriginals started losing their teeth when put on a "white man's diet" of white flour and white sugar. The most important step is to ask YAHUAH ( you can look up His name, it is the original name of the Almighty from the bible- Hebrew) to heal you. All this and more was only possible because I did just this. If He wills, He will cure you of things you didn't even know were connected or falling apart. This is thee most important step. Hospitals etc. will not tell nor heal you they work in hand with those who run the food/agricultural system. The food and water is killing people. There is so much more but I leave it here. Ask YAHUAH to heal you.

[@PudPop1980]

Thank you! This was very, very help! I'm centrally blind (with congenital macular dystrophy) so mascara is a serious challenge for me so I've been considering lash extensions but am wary. 1.) Would lash extensions be better/safer than using Latisse? 2.) Does eyelash tinting have the same possible side affects as extensions? 3.) What skills/qualifications/certifications do you look for in a reputable eyelash extension artist? Thank you again for the great video!

[@ynerome28]

thank you so much for this video!! very informative.

[@DrRupaWong]

Thank you for watching Yadira!

[@meimei4258]

Please if you love your natural lashes, don’t get them done! I did and it wasn’t worth it 😒 even though the tech had very good reviews, my lashes were left short and choppy

[@trulybless4766]

Im a first time to extension eyeslashes. And the beautician did my eyeslashes put too much glue . Used the eyeslashes glue remover to removed the exrension eyeslashes,my permanent eyeslashes came out because of the amount of glue she put on. No more for me

[@jennak1427]

Castor oil makes lashes long, thick and strong.

[@zahramohammadkarim294]

Ohh my god i have done lash extension and I am scared of loosing my own eyelashes😢

[@Dummysumm]

They hv better glue just request it my lady uses something tht never burns my eyes i even let my teenage daughter get them n she has no issues either

[@DrRupaWong]

I'm glad you don't have any issues! Thanks for sharing with us :)

[@kellygil6512]

I suffer from dry eye , and my lashes are so small it’s frustrating. I’m debating between lash serums or continuing to get lash extensions I know they both have their risks but what would you say is less risky. Thank you so much.

[@MelissaWelsh-vb2bo]

Thank you

[@nathaliekovacs8140]

Is it maybe the shock of them suddenly not seeing them as long? All in their head?

[@Bluecorner841222]

Ahhhh great video :-) thank u ☺️. Ps: i noticed that my contacts don’t dry out as fast with lash extensions when I’m under my bedroom fan so that’s a small unintended plus for me & my eyelash extension set up

[@feayfeo5670]

You're awesome 😊

[@DrRupaWong]

Thank you! Glad to help.

[@ye23.]

Are fake eyelashes safe? Not the extensions just the regular ones you remove after a day

[@DrRupaWong]

I was going to do one on the lash glue (b/c that's that main issue, not so much the lashes themselves since they don't adhere to your natural lash)

[@misskiwi5460]

@@DrRupaWong yes please do 🤩

[@MonicaBU]

Is it safe to reuse false strip eyelashes?

[@DrRupaWong]

My concern would be that the residual glue could harbor bacteria. I'll need to research it further.

[@dorothylisbon1789]

Suggestion: research fast hair growth fortified shampoo.

[@mindsoulpower]

i dont know what is pretty about fake.. never had them, never will..

[@mindsoulpower]

i absolutely find OUT-rageous these ppl putting false lashes DARE to call themselves artists. what kind of art is to ruin someone's HEALTH and natural beauty???!!! complete de-generation...

[@ashlynnundlall]

As a man. When a woman wears something fake to enhance her beauty I wonder what else about her looks she's faking.

[@alexandramatrescu9924]

Nobody asked

[@ashlynnundlall]

@@alexandramatrescu9924 I don't need your permission to exercise my freedom of speech. Small boy.

[@morganm5203]

as a man i think you should go for what you like and not care about what other women are doing

[@hally5147]

Nobody cares

[@Bakesterbaker]

Haha these women responding are so insecure

[@Idonthaveeeeanameee67988]

If you ever do the study please post it I’ll measure too ;) and I asked my artist to also measure clients 😊@lindatrujillo

[@DrRupaWong]

Will do! Thank you!