Can You Drink Alcohol Before Lash Extensions?

The short answer: no, it’s best not to drink alcohol before your lash appointment

Drinking can hurt the quality of the service, cause discomfort, and shorten your retention. Let’s get into why it’s worth skipping alcohol before you see your artist.

How alcohol affects your body before a lash appointment

Alcohol affects a lot of processes in the body, and those changes can work against your lash results. Here are a few reasons to skip drinking the day before:

Skin dehydration. Alcohol dehydrates the body, which directly affects your skin, including your eyelids. Dehydrated skin loses its elasticity and gets drier, which makes the artist’s job harder. When the eyelid skin loses its firmness, it can cause problems with holding the lashes in place and make the service less comfortable.

Heightened eye sensitivity. After drinking, many people get eye irritation or extra sensitivity. It’s tied to the blood vessels dilating, which can cause redness and watering. During the service your eyes need to be as relaxed as possible, and if they’re red or watering, it can lead to poor adhesion and a worse result.

Changes in circulation. Alcohol widens the blood vessels, and it’s especially noticeable around the face and eyes. During a lash service you have to lie with your eyes closed for a long time, and increased circulation can cause discomfort, like a pulsing feeling in the eyelids, which gets in the artist’s way and can affect the final result.

A higher risk of allergic reactions. Alcohol affects the immune system, which can raise the risk of an allergic reaction to the adhesives or other materials used during the service. Normally these substances may be harmless to you, but after drinking your body can react more sharply, which increases the chance of itching, redness, or other unpleasant symptoms.

What else to keep in mind before your appointment

Beyond skipping alcohol, a few more tips will make your lash service more comfortable and safe:

Avoid coffee and high-caffeine drinks. They can also cause a faster heartbeat and skin sensitivity.

Get a good night’s sleep. Tired eyes are harder to work with, and rest helps you feel more comfortable during your visit.

Don’t use oil-based products before the service. They can reduce the lash adhesive‘s grip and cause the lashes to last less time.

When can you drink after the appointment?

After your lash service, it’s also worth being careful with alcohol. Since the skin around the eyes can be sensitive, it’s important to let the adhesive dry and cure fully. Ideally, avoid alcohol for 24 hours after the appointment so you don’t worsen any possible side effects or shorten your retention.

Bottom line: skip alcohol for 24 hours before and 24 hours after

Lash extensions are a relatively simple service, but prepping for them plays a big role in a quality result. Drinking the day before can lead to unpleasant consequences like dry skin, eye irritation, and a less effective service. To get an expressive, beautiful look, it’s better to avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment and follow a few simple tips that make the whole process as comfortable as possible.