Tips for Lashing Clients in the Winter Months

What Changes Can You Make to Prolong Lash Retention in the Winter Months?

As the weather changes once more, Lash Artists must embrace the winter season. What does this mean for your lash extension treatments? What are the key differences between lashing in winter and summer, and how can you adapt without negatively impacting lash retention?

The steps below can help you keep your treatments consistent throughout winter. Changing up your routine doesn’t mean purchasing a whole new lash extensions kit. Let’s look at what you can do with what you already have.

Preparing the Eyelashes

We’ve previously covered lash pretreatment for summer, but winter can bring different challenges. Depending on where you work in Europe, your salon may be cooler or drier than usual. Start by looking at the client’s lashes and checking your room conditions against the recommended range for your lash glue.

Choose your cleansing steps based on what you need to remove. Sensitive Lash Shampoo can help wash away makeup and oils, while Protein Removing Pads can help lift residue from products such as heavier winter moisturisers. Follow the directions for your Pre-Treatment Lash Cleanser and Primer, and make sure the natural lashes are dry before applying extensions.

If you use Retention & Speed Booster, apply it to the base of the extensions while they’re still on the strip, following the product directions. If you start with lash shampoo, rinse it thoroughly before moving on to the next step.

Eyelash Adhesive

Around this time of year, we get a lot of questions like “Should I change my lash glue in winter?” and “Why is my eyelash glue behaving differently?” Winter weather and salon heating can change the temperature and relative humidity at your workstation. Check both before deciding whether you need a different adhesive.

Keep a Digital Hygrometer and Thermometer near your lash station so you can spot changes throughout the day. Compare your readings with the working range for your glue. If your room conditions are difficult to keep within that range, try our Glue Quiz for suggestions based on your setup.

Think about storage too, especially if the salon cools down overnight. Follow the storage directions for your adhesive and keep opened bottles upright in a dry place with a stable temperature. An Airtight Glue Container is a compact way to keep your bottles together and protect them from ambient moisture.

Client Care

The winter months can get busy, with everyone wanting a fluffy lash set for the holidays. Encourage clients to book ahead and allow enough time for each appointment, including the consultation and pretreatment. Leave yourself time to reset your station before the next client arrives.

If a client is unwell, follow your salon’s rescheduling policy. Keep up your usual hygiene routine between appointments, including using a face mask where appropriate.

If a client’s eyes start watering during application, pause and check their comfort and the placement of their eyepatches or foam tape. Only resume once the client is comfortable and can keep their eyes fully closed.

Keep your salon comfortable, check the temperature and humidity at your lash station, and tailor your pretreatment to the client in front of you. Those small checks can help you keep your routine consistent through the busy holiday period.