According toBeauty Stack, lash extensions offer a boost to your natural lashes to make them appear thicker.

They are created using individual lash strands which are adhered to your natural lashes for a more voluminous look.

You likely previously coatedfake eyelasheswith mascara to give them extra volume.

Woman applying mascara

But is it advisable to wear mascara on newly installed extensions?

Mascara also can be used for increasing length.

Mascara can enhance your lash extensions, but is it safe to use?

A tube of mascara against an orange background

If you have classic eyelash extensions, it is normally safe to wear mascara with them.

However, if you have volume or hybrid lashes, it’s not usually advisable to wear mascara.

This is because mascara can actually damage the extensions.

That would counteract the investment of them and likely lead to needing another set sooner.

Beauty Stack recommends avoiding oil-based mascara formulas, too.