Why I do not lash during pregnancy
My reason is the position. Every set I do is done lying down, flat on your back, with your eyes shut the whole time. That is an hour and a half for a Classic and three hours for a Mega Volume [1]. Even a fill means lying still on the bed with your eyes closed. I work on a flat lash bed, and holding that position for that long is not something I will ask of a pregnant client.
My setup is a flat lash bed, so for me the answer is simply no. I would rather say that plainly here than have you book, pay a deposit and hear it at the door.
Is it safe? Ask your doctor, not me
I am a lash artist, not a doctor. Whether lash extensions, a lash lift or any other beauty treatment is right for you while you are pregnant is a question for your doctor or midwife. I would rather you ask them than take an answer from a lash page, including this one.
For the same reason I will not suggest another treatment instead. I offer extensions, not lifts, and I am not the right person to tell you what is fine for you right now.
What a set asks of your body
It helps to know what the appointment actually involves, so you can see why I draw the line where I do:
- I set up the bed, the light and my supplies first. That takes about twenty minutes [1].
- You lie down flat, and under-eye pads and a gentle tape keep your lower lashes out of the way [2].
- Your eyes stay closed and your face stays still for the whole set, from an hour and a half up to three hours depending on the set [1].
- Most people fall asleep, honestly [1]. That is a lovely thing on a normal day, and it is exactly why the position has to be one you can hold for hours.
| Set | Lying flat with your eyes closed |
|---|---|
| Classic | An hour and a half |
| Hybrid | About two hours |
| Wet Set | About two and a half hours |
| Volume | About two and a half hours |
| Mega Volume | About three hours |
Those are the lengths on my menu [3], with about twenty minutes of setup around them [1].
Already wearing a set when you find out?
You can let them grow out on their own. Extensions fall out as your own lashes shed [4], and it is normal to lose between one and five of your own lashes each day [5], so a set thins out gradually over a few weeks. If you have questions about wearing extensions while pregnant, ask your doctor.
The one thing I ask is that you do not pull them off yourself, because that takes your own lashes with them [4]. While they grow out, keep cleaning them every day with a gentle, oil-free lash cleanser and brush them with a clean spoolie. If one turns crooked, brush it gently into place instead of picking at it [6].
If you already have an appointment with me, text me as soon as you know. Reschedule with more than 24 hours notice and your deposit moves to the new time at no charge. Cancel inside 24 hours and the $25 deposit is not returned, plus a $20 cancellation fee.
After the baby
When you feel ready, I would love to lash you. If you have any question about timing after the birth, that is for your doctor. By then it will be a new set, not a fill: past three weeks there is usually too little left to build on, so it is a new set [4].
If your lashes seem to be shedding more than usual after the birth, mention it to your doctor before you book. The American Academy of Ophthalmology lists childbirth among the things that can trigger sudden, temporary hair loss, including the lashes [5]. Extensions need healthy lashes to sit on, so it is worth that conversation first.
This is where coming to you helps. You do not have to find a sitter, drive across town or sit in a waiting room. I come to your home anywhere in Las Vegas, and I text you when I am outside [3]. All I need is a quiet spot and an outlet [1]. The shortest set on my menu is a Classic: an hour and a half, $140.
First time booking a full set? Use code FIRST20 at checkout for $20 off. One per client, and it comes off the balance you pay on the day, not off the deposit. It does not apply to fills.
A note on what I will and will not say
You will find plenty of pages with opinions on lash extensions during pregnancy. I am not going to add an opinion about your health to that pile. What I can tell you for certain is how I work, and I do not lash during pregnancy. Everything else is for the people who look after you and the baby.
Questions about lash extensions and pregnancy
Can you get lash extensions while pregnant?
Not with me. I do not lash pregnant clients, because a full set means lying flat on your back with your eyes closed for an hour and a half to three hours. Whether any beauty treatment is right for you during pregnancy is a question for your doctor or midwife.
What should I do with my lash extensions if I find out I am pregnant?
You can let them grow out on their own; they fall out as your own lashes shed. Keep cleaning and brushing them, and do not pull them off yourself, because that takes your own lashes with them. If you have questions about wearing them while pregnant, ask your doctor.
When can I get lash extensions after having a baby?
When you feel ready. If you are unsure about timing, ask your doctor. Book a new set rather than a fill, because past three weeks there is usually too little left to build on. I come to your home, so you do not need to leave the house.