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You booked a full set. They looked amazing. And then-one week later-they’re gone.
If your lash extensions are falling out faster than they should, something is interfering with retention. In a healthy cycle, extensions should shed gradually over 2–3 weeks, not all at once. When they drop early, there’s always a reason.
As someone who has seen this happen countless times in a professional setting, I can tell you this: it’s rarely “bad luck.” It’s usually one of the factors below.
Let’s break it down clearly so you know exactly what’s happening-and how to fix it.
Your natural lashes grow and shed in cycles. On average:
If you’re losing large clusters within a few days, that’s not normal retention.
Now let’s talk about why.
Humidity and temperature affect lash adhesive.
Toronto air is extremely dry. Indoor heating lowers humidity even more. Lash glue needs proper humidity to cure correctly. If it cures too slowly or too quickly, bonding weakens.
High humidity speeds up adhesive curing. If the lash tech doesn’t adjust adhesive type or application speed, bonds can become brittle.
What this means for you:
Retention can suffer simply because environmental conditions weren’t managed properly during application.
Professional lash artists monitor humidity and temperature in the room. If this isn’t controlled, retention drops fast.
This is one of the most common issues.
For the first 24 hours, you should avoid:
Toronto example:
You leave your appointment and head straight to a workout class or take a long hot shower in a condo with high humidity. The adhesive hasn’t fully stabilized yet-extensions start sliding off.
Oil dissolves lash adhesive over time.
Common hidden oil sources:
Even sunscreen can migrate upward in summer.
If extensions are falling out quickly and you’re using heavy skincare around the eyes, this is often the reason.
Solution:
Switch to an oil-free cleanser specifically safe for extensions.
Be honest-are you:
Mechanical stress breaks bonds.
Side sleepers often lose more lashes on one side. If one eye looks thinner than the other, this is usually why.
Fix:
Sometimes retention is fine-the problem is your natural lashes.
Stress, illness, seasonal shedding (common in fall), hormonal changes, and even starting or stopping certain medications can increase natural lash shedding.
If extensions are falling out attached to your natural lash, that’s normal shedding-not glue failure.
If extensions fall off alone (no natural lash attached), that’s a bonding issue.
This is uncomfortable to say, but it’s real.
Retention suffers when:
Overly heavy volume fans are one of the biggest causes of early loss.
A proper lash application should:
Many people think washing lashes makes them fall out.
Actually, not washing them causes buildup. Oil, makeup residue, and debris weaken the bond and cause premature shedding.
Clean your lashes gently every 1–2 days using:
Especially important in Toronto winters when indoor air increases eye dryness and rubbing.
If you wait 4 weeks between fills, you’ll look like they “all fell out.”
Reality:
You shed about 30–40% of lashes every 2–3 weeks naturally.
Fills are needed every:
Some conditions affect retention:
If retention has suddenly changed and nothing else is different, it may be internal.
Here’s a simple checklist:
✔ Keep lashes dry for 24 hours
✔ Avoid steam and heavy sweating right away
✔ Use only oil-free products
✔ Wash lashes gently every 1–2 days
✔ Brush daily with a clean spoolie
✔ Sleep on your back or use silk
✔ Book fills every 2–3 weeks
✔ Choose a reputable, experienced lash artist
Good retention means:
If you expect them to look perfect for 4–5 weeks without maintenance, that’s unrealistic.
If your extensions:
A professional should assess humidity, glue type, lash weight, and your aftercare routine.
It’s usually one of three things:
If you live in Toronto, seasonal dryness and indoor heating alone can impact retention-but with the right technique and care, your lashes should last.
