Having a lash extension is becoming more and more popular, and there are many beauty salons in Australia where you can get a lash extension done for a decent price. However, before you decide to go through with it, we suggest you read these tips on how you should treat lash extensions if you want them to last. 

Can you wear mascara with eyelash extension?

Before deciding to have the extensions done, you should know that there are many types of lash extensions in Sydney - depending on the volume, length, and style you choose. You should also know that not every eyelash extension can support mascara, even if the mascara is oil-free. Classic lash extensions allow you to continue wearing mascaras. However, the new volume lashes, 2D and 3D, as well as custom made fans are not to be mixed with mascara of any kind since it can make you new eyelashes look clumpy and sticky.

What is the best mascara for eyelash extension? 

If you wish to keep using the mascara with your new lashes, you need to know a couple of things beforehand. When it comes to classic lashes, it is pretty straightforward - you can continue using any mascara that is oil-free. If the oil in a mascara comes in contact with the adhesive that holds your new lashes in place, it will start to break up the bond between your natural lashes and the extensions, and the extensions will start falling out sooner than you thought. To avoid this from happening, use water-based mascaras, preferably those that are specifically made for eyelash extension. And here are some of the best ones!

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara 

One of the classic picks, Maybelline mascaras have been around for a long time. Maybelline has proven that they are not only a good quality brand, but that they can be innovative even after all this time. This mascara creates natural fullness and it is completely water based, so you don’t have to worry about it ruining your lashes. It is more suitable for a daytime look since it doesn’t give you the dramatic look for smokey eye makeup. Still, it is in the running as one of the best to use on eyelash extensions!

L’Oreal Paris Original Voluminous Mascara 

Another great affordable choice is the drugstore brand L’Oreal Paris. Same as Maybelline, they’ve been around for a long time, and have proven their quality. What’s more, this particular mascara is especially recommended if you have sensitive eyes or wear contact lenses, since it is fragrance-free and allergy-tested. Another bonus is that is will not make your lashes look clumpy or flaky. The straight bristles of this mascara will evenly coat your lashes for a more dramatic, full look. We recommend this mascara for both day-time and night-time makeup, just be careful to put one coat for a day-time look.

Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara

As its name states, this mascara is definitely more suitable for those of you who prefer a slightly glossy, but still natural-looking lashes. It is not meant to be used for a dramatic, heavy, nigh-time look, since the straight and narrow brush will glide through your lashes, leaving a creamy and light layer on your extensions. Another point for this mascara is that it is oil and paraben-free, so you don’t need to worry about it ruining your extensions.  

Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara

This is the mascara for a heavy, dramatic look. With its brush on the larger side, this mascara is recommended either before a fill-in or after you have just taken the lashes off. Given that the lash extension already gave your eye pop, this mascara is pointless in the first couple of weeks after your appointment. However, if your lashes have started to fall out, and you want to help your natural lashes stand out and fill in the blanks, then this is the best mascara for you! 

Conclusion

We hope that these tips will help you in making the decision to go through with lash extension, as well as help you pick the best mascara to use on your new and improved lashes!