When Should You Book Lashes and a Facial Before a Wedding or Big Event?
Plan your lash set for 2 to 3 days before the event and your last facial about a week before. With the holiday party season and wedding season here, this is the timeline to follow, starting a few months out.
The Short Answer
Book your full set of lash extensions 2 to 3 days before your event, and schedule your final facial about 5 to 7 days before. That gives the lash adhesive time to fully cure and leaves room for any small adjustments, while your skin gets past any temporary redness and is at its best on the day. If you have never had lash extensions, book a trial set 3 to 4 weeks ahead. The same timeline works for weddings, milestone birthdays, reunions and holiday parties.
Two to Three Months Before
If the event is a wedding or something you will be photographed at all day, this is the time to start. Begin regular facials about 4 to 6 weeks apart so your skin has time to respond. Any concern you want to improve, such as dullness, texture or congestion, needs more than one visit. This is also the moment to stop trying new skincare products. A reaction to something new two weeks before a wedding is a stress nobody needs.
Three to Four Weeks Before: The Trial Set
If you are new to lash extensions, a trial set now lets you see how the length, curl and fullness look on you, how your eyes feel, and how the set holds up with your routine. It is the safest way to make sure you love the look and that your eyes are comfortable. You then come back for a fill or a fresh set right before the event, already knowing exactly what you want.
One Week Before: Your Final Facial
Schedule your last facial about 5 to 7 days before the event. Your skin will be bright and smooth, and any brief redness or minor purging from the treatment will have settled. A facial the day before can leave you a little pink, which is not what you want in photos. If you want dermaplaning, plan it a few days ahead as well, so makeup glides on smoothly without any fresh sensitivity. Book any brow or lip waxing for the same window.
Two to Three Days Before: Your Lashes
Book your full set or fill 2 to 3 days before the big day. Lash adhesive needs 24 to 48 hours to fully cure, and during that time you should keep your lashes dry. Booking a couple of days ahead lets the bond set, lets any slightly misplaced lash settle, and leaves time to come back for a quick touch-up if needed. Getting lashes done the morning of the event is a gamble worth avoiding.
Plan for the Season
Late fall and winter are busy here. Holiday parties, family gatherings, the arrival of seasonal residents and the start of the winter wedding season all land at once, and so do appointment requests. If you have an event in December or early in the new year, book your lash and facial appointments now rather than in the final week. Once you have your dates set, you can relax knowing everything is lined up.
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