When eyelash extensions are initially applied, they are attached to your natural lashes at a set angle. However, as your natural lashes grow, the extensions can start to point downwards. Here’s why this happens and how to fix it:
Reasons for Downward-Pointing Lash Extensions
- Natural Lash Growth Direction: As natural lashes grow, they often follow individual growth patterns. If your natural lashes tend to grow downward as they lengthen, the attached extensions will also begin to point in that direction.
- Shifting Anchor Point: Extensions are bonded close to the lash line, where the natural lash is strongest and most stable. As the lash grows, the bond point moves away from the lash line, reducing support and stability. This often causes the extensions to droop or tilt downward.
- Weight Imbalance: Extensions add extra weight to natural lashes. As the lash grows out and the weight is no longer evenly distributed near the lash line, it can cause the lash to tip downwards.
Solution: Double Brush Technique
If you notice your extensions pointing downward as your lashes grow, you can use the double brush technique to adjust them:
- Step 1: Use Two Lash Brushes: Grab two clean lash brushes. Using one brush, gently comb through the lashes from underneath, lifting them upwards. With the second brush, follow the motion from the top of the lashes to straighten them out and correct their direction.
- Step 2: Alternate Motions: Move both brushes simultaneously, one from the bottom and one from the top, to help align and lift the lashes. This helps reposition the extensions, giving them a more lifted appearance.
- Step 3: Daily Maintenance: Make this a part of your regular lash care routine to keep extensions looking aligned and prevent them from pointing downward as they grow out.
By incorporating the double brush technique, you can maintain a beautiful, upward curl even as your natural lashes grow. Regular fills and proper care will also help keep lashes looking fresh and in the right direction.