Do Lash Extensions Damage Your Natural Lashes?
Let’s Clear This Up…
One of the most common things we hear at Kiki Lashes is:
“I’m scared lash extensions will damage my natural lashes.”
And trust us we get it. There are so many videos online showing “damage” that it’s normal to feel unsure. But here’s the truth: Lash extensions do not damage your natural lashes when they’re applied correctly. Natural lashes shed on their own every single day, extension or not.
Let’s break it down in a way that actually makes sense.
Your Lashes Have a Natural Growth Cycle
Every lash on your eyes grows, rests, and then sheds. It’s completely normal.
The average lash cycle is around 28–45 days.
Some people shed faster, some slower, it depends on your genetics, hormones and age.
As we get older, the cycle can lengthen.
So when you see a lash extension fall out with a natural lash attached, it doesn’t mean the extension “pulled it out.”
It was already ready to shed.
Just the other day, a client showed me a gap in her natural lashes. She never gets lash extensions yet she had the same little space people usually blame on extensions!
Why?
Because shedding happens to everyone, even people who’ve never had extensions in their life.
So Why Do People Think Extensions Cause Damage?
Here are the real reasons some clients see damage:
1. Poor application elsewhere
Stickies, heavy extensions, or incorrect isolation can cause stress on the lash.
(At Kiki Lashes, we don’t do that. Ever. We will never rush a service or compromise lash health)
2. Pulling or picking at your lashes
This is the true damage-causer. When you tug or rub your eyes, you remove lashes before they’re ready.
3. Not cleaning your lashes
A dirty lash line causes build-up, irritation and premature shedding.
4. Natural shedding is mistaken for “damage”
When a lash falls out with an extension, it looks dramatic but that lash was at the end of its life cycle anyway.
What We Do at Kiki Lashes to Protect Your Natural Lashes
✨ We customise the weight, length and curl for your natural lash strength
✨ We isolate every single lash (proper isolation = no stress on neighbouring lashes)
✨ We educate you on aftercare
✨ We use professional, high-quality products
✨ We refuse to apply extensions when the natural lashes need a break
✨ We avoid doing infills from another salon if we see the application was not done probably and if the lashes are really durty.
Our goal isn’t just to make your lashes stunning it’s to keep your natural lashes healthy for years to come.
The Real Bottom Line….. Lash extensions don’t cause damage.
Incorrect application and poor aftercare do.
When applied safely (like we do at Kiki Lashes), extensions simply shed with your natural lash cycle exactly how your lashes are designed to behave.
Your lashes are always growing, always renewing. Extensions just make them beautiful while they do it.
If you need personalised advice or want us to check your lash health, come in for a consultation anytime. We’re here to keep your lashes long, lifted and healthy naturally and with extensions. 💖
Kiki Lashes team