You should make sure to avoid self-tanner a week before the visit, as it can react negatively with the dye (think an unwanted weird reddish tint). Oh, and if you wear contact lenses, skip them that day. They could get stained from the dye.
3. Will my eyes burn or sting?
Not going to beat around the bush, the stinging I felt was like someone shook some Tabasco into my eyes five minutes in. Bailey describes it as a slight peppery feeling, which is totally par for the course. Plus, after eight minutes have passed, your aesthetician will flush out your eyes with saline solution for as long as you desire, which is super refreshing and adds to the whole reborn-again-but-this-time-with-amazing-eyelashes kind of reward. Unfortunately, I wish I could say there was some magical potion to lessen the burn, but you just have to brace yourself.
4. How do I make my tint last?
To keep your lashes looking as rich and lush for as long as possible, Bailey recommends steering clear of cleansing oils and oil-based makeup removers that can break down the vegetable dye faster. Instead, opt for a cream cleanser in the meantime (my personal go-to: Glossier Milky Jelly).
5. Will my lashes look noticeably different?
Bailey mentioned that clients with the lightest lashes see the most difference, obviously. But he also said that most people have lashes that fade at the ends, so a tint can really highlight parts of the lash you didn't even know existed.
