How do you calm anxiety during an eyelash appointment?

Author: Maude Tromp II  |  Last update: Friday, July 11, 2025

How to stop anxiety during lash extensions?

How do you calm someone with anxiety?

How do you relax your eyes during a eyelash appointment?

How to stay calm during lash lift?

Sometimes Benadryl can help calm you. Don't talk during the service. Don't purposefully squeeze your eyes down. Try to just relax, take some deep breaths, and sorta half sleep/day dream. Not sure what else you can do! My tech will lash through the twitches but mine don't happen too often.

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What can I use to relax a lash lift?

A warm, damp cloth applied for a few minutes can encourage the lashes to relax without applying excessive heat.

Can I fall asleep during a lash appointment?

-Absolutely! Some lash artists prefer when their clients fall asleep. Don't worry about falling asleep, your lash artist wants you to be as comfortable as possible during your appointment! (Lash naps are the best naps… ;) )

What should you not do at a lash appointment?

DON'T - answer your phone during your appointment.

Movements, especially sudden ones, or talking on the phone can make it dangerous for you and extremely hard for the lash artist to work on your lashes. For your safety, and the best quality work, refrain from using your phone at all during your appointment.

What happens if you cry after lash appointment?

Yes, you can cry, but not until 24 to 48 hours after the application. After this time, you can cry as much as you'd like! The lashes become water-resistant after that period of time. After crying with tears in your eyes, rinse it off with an oil-free cleanser.

How do you train your eyes to relax?

Eye relaxation exercises

Rest your arms on a flat surface, close your eyes and then place the palms of your hands over your eyes. It should be completely dark. Now breathe in and out slowly and deliberately for one or two minutes. Once you have done this, slowly take your hands away and open your eyes again.

What helps extreme anxiety?

What's the worst thing you can say to someone with anxiety?

Can I cry with eyelash extensions in?

The short answer to this is yes, you can cry with your eyelash extensions on because they're waterproof. It's important to remember that waterproof does not mean tear-proof, so you should treat the extensions just like your natural lashes and don't pull the eyes too hard or rub them.

Why do people with anxiety lash out?

The flight-or-fight response — the body's reaction to a (real or perceived) threat — is common for people with anxiety. This natural response causes the body to release stress hormones like adrenaline, leading to heightened arousal that can manifest as anger.

Does Benadryl help with eyelash extensions?

If you have an allergic reaction to eyelash extensions, contact your technician or doctor for help. To alleviate symptoms such as itching and swelling, you can take Benadryl.

How to stop eyes watering after eyelash extensions?

What happens if you wash your eyelash extensions before 24 hours?

First of all, we recommend not getting your fresh eyelash extensions wet for the first 24 hours (whether it be a fullest or a fill) because of something we call “polymer chains”; these are a strong occurring bond that when moisture (humidity that is in the air) is added to the glue it creates a chemical reaction and ...

What happens if you rub your eyes with lash extensions?

The eyelash extension is bonded to the actual lash (not your eyelid) so it feels just like your normal lashes. The only way that lashes can become uncomfortable is if you repeatedly rub your eyes or are rough with your extensions – this can damage or twist the extensions, which could make them feel awkward on your eye.

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Who is not a good candidate for eyelash extensions?

Lash extensions should not be applied to individuals who have recently completed or are undergoing chemotherapy, have severe alopecia, or who suffer from trichotillomania or trichinosis.

Do you talk during your lash appointment?

Laying still is very important during the lash session. Eyelashes are very short hair and when we wiggle around it is hard to keep eyelashes isolated from other lashes. Talking is great during eyelash extension appointments. Do be aware though at how much you move your eyes while you talk.

Why do lash techs say no caffeine before appointment?

Heightened Sensitivity: Drinking coffee before lash extensions appointment can heighten our sensitivity levels, and that's not fun when someone's working around our eyes. If we're jittery or anxious from caffeine, everything can feel more intense, which isn't ideal at all.

How do I prepare for my eyelash appointment?